Today we are going to be making a long-lasting leather belt together at home, DIY style. This tutorial will take you through the process, whether you have a lot of supplies or minimal supplies for leather-work. The options are vast. For this Instructable, I recommend purchasing a belt bla...
This will be the tip of the belt. I use a special punch to cut out the tip of the belt so that it is uniform every time. However – this step can easily be done with a razor or leather scissors. Every time I make a belt I pretty much always forget to cut out the belt loop....
The inspiration for this belt was taken from UGG Australia boots. To make you’ll need leather, the thicker the better, a belt at least one inch thick,
Make a mark where you’ll punch your second hole, such that it will line up with the first. Fold the leather key chain strap over your scissor snap. Punch a hole in the other side of your leather belt key clip. Setting the Snap To set the snap you will need a snap setter tool, ...
The power drill is a tool you likely already have on hand. By using the 3/16” bit, you can carefully drill a hole into the leather. While this seems pretty straightforward, there’s still a little precaution to take here. Make sure that you hold the belt down firmly when drilling hol...
If you dyed your leather, and even if you didn’t, you should make sure that piece is completely dry before moving on to the conditioning stage. If you don’t, and there’s a wet spot, that spot will not soak in the oil evenly and will make your piece look like a cow pie. To...
Leather Belt (Check out thrift stores! I got mine for $1) Wooden Pole Wood Stain Drill Scissors Dry wall anchors Level Step 2: Stain Your Pole Stain your pole and leave in a sunny place to dry. Step 3: Prep Your Belt Cut your belt into two equal pieces and fold each piece in half...
I made a commitment to only make products within the U.S. In addition, I wanted to deliver leather goods at a level of quality equivalent to Hermes. I spent about 9 months working with at least 12 different belt and leather suppliers across the U.S. How did you earn your first sales...
For myself, I like to recycle ribbon into chokers or bracelets. I'll use the ribbon scraps that come on gift boxes or even a good section of an old leather belt. Fabric remnants work great as long as the edges are either meant to be frayed, but they can be sewn or otherwise treate...
Many belts also have a keeper loop and/or an end tip (the end tip is usually metal or leather on cloth belts). The end tip protects the end of the belt and can make it easier to buckle. After it's buckled, the keeper loop stops the free end flapping around. In some belts, the...