verus22 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Giving a raised belt a go to see how it would come out (this is just a 3 inch test strip). Now I just need to plan out a full-size belt. (Edited to make the picture a bit smaller...easier to view) Edited April 18, 2015 by verus22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 18, 2015 The sample turned out great! What did you use in the middle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 The two outside pieces are 1 1/2 in. wide, the inner piece (same leather) is 7/8 in. wide. (All three are around 3 mil thick, each) I'm using a 'roma shoulder' I picked up at Tandy during their open house (got it half price). I'm playing around with ideas to get the 'look' I like, and plan on using bridle and harness in the future (all bridle, or all harness). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 19, 2015 I saw the Roma when I was there a week ago. Looks beautiful in your pics. Thanks for the info because I'm going to be doing a lined belt later this year after I drop 20 or so lbs. Based on your example I'm tempted to do a raised belt now. Make sure to show us the completed pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 I also did the flashlight case and pliers case from that Roma shoulder (previous posts). I was really tempted to buy two of them at the time, but at the moment I'm just working on my technique more than anything, so I didn't need that much leather. I have a belt blank sitting on my workbench that I think will need to become a raised belt in the near future! Just need to split it lengthwise (I don't have a splitter at the moment), so it might be a bit before I'm able to get around to it...but it will be photographed and posted when complete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Well, I realize it is a small test, but if it is an indication of your skill level you are doing very well. The stitching looks great and the edges are super. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
