Cyclist Belt
When riding a bike, visibility means safety.
This belt is easy and cheap to make, it improves the visibility of cyclists, especially useful for bike commuters who appreciate handy and lightweight accessories, you can carry it as a regular belt when not using the bike.
The belt is convenient as you can choose from a variety of reversible belts out there and it can be seen even with a large backpack (see images below).
Materials and Tools
Materials used:
3M reflective vinyl
Reversible belt
Tools used:
Scissors
Utility knife
Ruler
Cutting mat
Hole punch
Copying Belt Silhouette
Copy the belt outline in the back of the vinyl. Don´t forget to include the holes.
Cutting
Use the scissors and the utility knife to cut according to the path.
Making the Holes
I made the holes with a regular hole punch to save time.
Pasting/Sewing
For this first prototype, I used a 3M reflective vinyl as it was easier to apply, sewed reflective fabric could be used too.
Ride Safely
You’re all set, now you just flip it whenever you need.
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