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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Textiles.

For this BB, you will add either belt loops or suspender buttons to a pair of pants or trousers.

Related Articles:
- How to Sew a Belt Loop
- How to Sew Buttons on Pants for Suspenders

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How to Sew Belt Loops


How to Attach Suspender Buttons to Pants


To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- adding sewn belt loops or suspender buttons to one pair of pants or trousers

To document your completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (less than two minutes):
 - Your pants, assembled tools, and fabric before you start.
 - The process of adding the belt loops or suspender buttons.
 - Your pants or trousers sporting their new belt loops or suspender buttons.
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These comfy pants are even more comfy now that they can be worn with suspenders instead of a belt. Simple to do, just sew on 6 buttons. I used another pair of pants that were made with suspender buttons as a template to transfer position for the new buttons instead of measuring.
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