Mikes Hide Report post Posted October 26, 2013 I have a good amount of veg tanned pig belly leather and I want to make some belts. I know it is frowned upon due to the natural stretching of a belly but is it completely impossible? The reason I ask is college kid budget concerns. Bonus question, I am thinking about buying an australian strander for making a braided belt. Worth it or should I just cut by hand? Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt T Report post Posted October 27, 2013 It's not impossible.. maybe it will stretch and you will have to add another hole, not the end of the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Regarding the strander, if your on a budget you could cut the lace free hand, but it will take a while. Having a strander will make it a lot easier. Either way, cut your strands a bit wider than you need them, stretch them then trim to the width you want. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humperdingle Report post Posted October 27, 2013 I made a belt from thick belly leather... I've been wearing it about 6 months with no stretching so far. It might over time, but it cost me virtually nothing, so not too bothered. It has a very nice natural grain, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikes Hide Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for the input guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted October 28, 2013 As long as it's for you - go for it. But, try not to use it as an example of your work for potential customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted November 11, 2013 I would advise gluing and stitching it to a thinner piece of veg tan, this will firm it up quite a bit and won't stretch so readily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
