I used gro-grain ribbon only. I sewed the white ribbon to the red with black thread to match the M&M's. I made it long enough to fold it in half, put the rings at the fold, and then sewed the edges and across, to make a pocket for the rings, in red to make a fairly thick ribbon belt. Don't forget to put the rings in before you start sewing ( I did the first time and though I was still able to get them in it was hard) and also make sure that the 2 halves aren't twisted before you sew. I made this mistake too and had to use a seem ripper and start over. Thank goodness I had made it long because I didn't know how big to make it for my MIL, and figured it would be easier to cut some off if it was too big, and so I knew I had enough ribbon to cut off the damaged part (fortunately I had just started sewing) and still have it long enough. I find the ones with just one layer of ribbon tend to get lose all the time and this way it stayed without slipping. I had both sides stamped so when you brought the end through the rings you would still see the design. I also folded the ribbon in to make a point at the end, because I found that if I tried to just fold it over the edges of the ribbon where it was fraying a bit showed. The point I had to sew by hand because it was too thick to get through the machine without jamming it up. I used the machine to sew it right up to the point, so fold it in and tack it before you sew it together. If you are a better sewer you might know how to get it through the machine. Have fun making one. I did and they aren't very time consuming.
It's turned out to be a great idea though!
Even I have a cool Pirates of the Caribbean shirt I'm going to wear.
What's wrong with people? 
