paprhangr Report post Posted February 20, 2014 When making belts that I hope to sell later, I figured I would cut them long,have everything finished and stitched except the buckle end, then when the belt is sold, I can cut to size, make up the buckle end install the buckle. This I could finish the belt on location Question.... When I skive at the buckle fold I will be cutting the threads which could cause the stitching to unravel back toward the tongue....Ooops. What do you guys do? I'm all ears Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5shot Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) I've never seen a stitched belt that was "Cut to Size" at the time of purchase. I have only seen single layer belts done this way. When customers ask if I can shorten an older, 2 pc, stitched belt of mine, I tell them no...I don't like how it looks afterwards. Edited February 20, 2014 by 5shot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted February 20, 2014 If the belts aren't too thick, you can fold over without skiving and use two Chicago Screws. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSnuffie Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Coach makes DIY stitched belts. They cost more than the ones that come finished. Why am I not in on this scam? http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Product-boxed_cut_to_size_reversible_belt-10551-10051-61945-en?cs=aq0&catId=18909 If you use synthetic thread, I suppose you could cut the thread a little longer before you cut the leather then melt it into a blob so it won't come undone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Here is one I made, single layer stitching is only decorative,9-10 oz Edited February 20, 2014 by paprhangr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5shot Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah...that's a tough one. Once you have the holes there, there is no taking them back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Note that Coach uses a clamp-on buckle, so no skiving, no fold. If the buckle is put on as soon as the belt is cut to length, then the threads will be clamped as well (assuming the clamp is full belt width). So the threads shouldn't unravel. The keeper just slides on. You could put a rivet in it or a couple stitches by hand. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted February 22, 2014 I tried one , hit it with my lighter,melt the cut thread ends, wet a little at the fold on back side, tighten down with chi screws, put a clamp on it for a few minutes, Should be ok, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
