Handstitched Belt

[Sona]

So as the birthdays of my girlfriends parents were right before eastern and we planed to visit them. I had to make them a nice present . I decided to make a handstitched belt for each of them, but sadly I forgot to take a picture of the other one ;(

This one is about 20mm wide with a nickel-plated brass buckle and 8 SPI handstitched all around.
The second one was a black one, 35mm wide, plated brass buckle and 8 SPI, stitched with a beige/white thread as a nice contrast. But as mentioned above, I just forgot to take pictures.

The stitching took some time, but I think it paid off, as the new owner is just happy with it

Edited May 1, 2014 by Sona

[kwelna]

Very nice stitching, I like how you finished off the stitching up by the buckle, do you worry about it fraying (sp?)? I can not tell, are the belts lined?

Edited May 1, 2014 by kwelna

[Sona]

thank you kwelna,

the belts are not finished but made of 3,5 mm (croupon). I didn´t grove the stitching line, but tapped the thread with a hammer after stitching. So it is bedded into the leather on both sides. As it is a synth. and no linen thread it shouldn´t fray that much.
The loop around the corner next to the buckle closes the gap and I just like the look of it .

[MonicaJacobson]

Very nice. I'd be happy to have that belt! You might consider dying the hole for the buckle (advice I've also been given on this forum) to complete the finished look.

[Sona]

good point. I´ll keep that in mind for the next belt. Thanks!

[Wild Bill46]

Other than the finish dyed areas mentioned, and stitches being countersunk for longer wear,

Theres not much left to say, except WOW, ! It looks really nice, keep up your good work.