Members Sona Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 JLSLeather: Just a question about the picture you posted:Why do you have 2 pictures of a belt in the measurement-section, one for men, one for women? I mean, both need to be measured the same way, and the two pictures don´t have any differences.... so what is this "men - women" thing for?!Besides that: The idea of a measuring belt/strap is great. I will keep that in mind! Quote
Members DoubleC Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 I didn't realize men had this problem. In woman's jeans a size 12 can fit someone from 5'2" and 100 lbs to someone 5" 8" and 145 lbs depending on who made the pants. But I thought a 38 in men's was a 38. This has been helpful to me as well. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members camano ridge Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 I just talked to a customer yesterday for a belt. He stated he wanted the belt 34" he said he was skinny and that was the size belt he needed. I told him I would not make the belt unless he measured the belt he was currently wearing. As I told him the fit of the belt is very important and that I can only be as accurate as the numbers that ia m given. He reluctanlty agreed to measure and call me back. When he called me back he said he was going to go on a diet as his belt measured from the hole he uses to the buckle measured 38". People dont consider the fact that you are wrapping the belt around the pants you are wearing, not just putting the belt against your skin. Quote https://www.facebook.com/CamanoRidgeCustomLeather?fref=ts
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 22, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) JLSLeather: Just a question about the picture you posted: Why do you have 2 pictures of a belt in the measurement-section, one for men, one for women? I mean, both need to be measured the same way, and the two pictures don´t have any differences.... so what is this "men - women" thing for?! Besides that: The idea of a measuring belt/strap is great. I will keep that in mind! Not so much any more, but 'back in the day' the girls used to thread their belt the other way - like shown in the picture. S'pose the same way their shirt buttons are on the other side. For the measurement, it doesn't make a bit of difference. But, if you have LETTERING on the belt, or a design where the top needs to be the top (not reversed), then which way you thread it will matter. Don't think so? Take anything printed, and flip it 180° ... This is the reason the belts have "men" and "women" right on them. I've been that route .. where somebody wants a name on a belt, but forgets to mention that the girl is wearing it with a trophy rodeo award that needs to be worn in the direction of the "man" belt. Also been there where the guy thinks he should get a new replacement belt because after looking at the pics, he didn't realize it was important that he's left handed and wears his belt the other way (like the "women" one). Even after all this has been discussed, you'll STILL have one here and there who gets it wrong and thinks YOU should 'take care of it"... OH, I didn't say before, so if it matters, I make belts with 5 holes, 3/4" apart, and 6" past the last hole to the tip. Unless requested otherwise... Edited June 22, 2014 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Sona Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 right, I thought about that direction thing in case of things like pants and shirts (buttons), but it is an argument if you start to tool it in any way. If I get you correctly it is just for belts wih anything of decoration, that has a direction. Because for measuring it still doesn´t matter, even if it is worn the other direction, right?The other measurements fit to those I use.... well, will use. 5 holes, 3/4" - check. 6" past the last hole to the tip is the way I decided to go after (yes.... as always... after ^^) I finished it, but it fits wonderful and in most cases it reaches the first belt loop easily. So again: +1 for that Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 22, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted June 22, 2014 right, I thought about that direction thing in case of things like pants and shirts (buttons), but it is an argument if you start to tool it in any way. If I get you correctly it is just for belts wih anything of decoration, that has a direction. Because for measuring it still doesn´t matter, even if it is worn the other direction, right? The other measurements fit to those I use.... well, will use. 5 holes, 3/4" - check. 6" past the last hole to the tip is the way I decided to go after (yes.... as always... after ^^) I finished it, but it fits wonderful and in most cases it reaches the first belt loop easily. So again: +1 for that That is correct . for size, men's and womens measured the same way. Over there, perhaps you swap CM for IN, otherwise no difference. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Sona Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 Haha, yap,Of course that´s right, but I try to use inch here (or at least both) in this forum, because I had the situation of a big missunderstanding by just using cm already;) Quote
Members Dwight Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 I like to make sure I give my customer's their money's worth, . . . and sometimes it is just a little thing. On my belts, . . . I use one inch spacing, . . . and I give them 7 holes. Doesn't sound like much, . . . but a 5 hole belt at 3/4 spacing only gives that customer a 1 1/2 inch movement either way, . . . mine gives them 3 inches, . . . fully double. Just my way of doing things, . . . and not everyone will agree, . . . and that's OK, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members ramrod Posted June 26, 2014 Members Report Posted June 26, 2014 well, i don't want to step on the toes of the OP, but i have a question that goes along these lines. what if you are putting conchos or some sort of decorations on the belt? how do you make sure it is centered as you look at it from the back? i'm assuming the center concho would fall behind the center belt loop on the pants. but is there a measurement or formula for getting this right? upon asking this question, i might have answered my own question.....would the center be: half of the distance from the center of the commonly used hole to the tip of the buckle? Quote
Members Dwight Posted June 28, 2014 Members Report Posted June 28, 2014 Ramrod, the center hole of the holes you punched is the "correct" measurement point. Go halfway around the belt from there, . . . perfect center point for that belt. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
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