Ladies wore belts over their bodice and skirts to help emphasize the waistline, to hide the join between the bodice and skirt, or to cover a clothing malfunction. Ladies made belts out of many different fabrics. Often the belt was used as a showpiece for the ladies handiwork. Women would spend hours working up intricate designs in needlework, beadwork or braidwork. This pattern is for 5 styles of belts: Cummerbund style, double pointed, single pointed that can be worn point up or point down, double curved and a single curved edge. These belts can be closed using three closure methods: hook and eye, button and loop or tie sash. This pattern is adaptable for all waist sizes