My First Belt

[verus22]

Getting some practice in with a 'manager's special' belt blank from Tandy. This is the first full-size belt I've completed. Dye is Fiebing's 'Saddle Tan', stitching is Tiger Thread, "Havana", 1.0 mil, 7 spi, saddle stitch w/overhand knots on each crossover. Made plenty of small mistakes, but learning fast! (constructive criticism is always welcome!!)

Edited April 4, 2015 by verus22

[Bruce H]

Looks good to me...Nice!

[Wild Bill46]

All facets look nice to me. Well done ! -------- Wild Bill46

[thekid77]

Getting some practice in with a 'manager's special' belt blank from Tandy. This is the first full-size belt I've completed. Dye is Fiebing's 'Saddle Tan', stitching is Tiger Thread, "Havana", 1.0 mil, 7 spi, saddle stitch w/overhand knots on each crossover. Made plenty of small mistakes, but learning fast! (constructive criticism is always welcome!!)

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I love your work!!! Are you using a pricking iron? or just punching the holes one by one with a diamond awl? I am impressed!!! :D

[verus22]

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments!!

I use a japanese stitching iron (like a pricking iron, but designed to go all the way through the leather), and occasionally need to use the diamond awl.

[lel]

Nice stitching - very clean and consistent. Brass hardware and "saddle tan" leather look good together.

[Buttons]

Beautiful work, simple, elegant.

[Oldtoolsniper]

That looks great.