ShirleyT Report post Posted December 26, 2008 So, I'd like to make a belt with some lovely leather that's not quite heavy enough...so I'll line it...and I don't want to stitch it on...Advice on glue alone? Please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted December 26, 2008 The glue will only hold for so long, I'm afraid. And could come apart tomorrow, next week, maybe a month, who knows, but it will fail. Modern manufacturers assemble belts with only glue, but they use millions of pounds of pressure to affix the two pieces, even then it doesn't last very long, nevermind forever. If you really don't want to stitch, experiment with some things like buckstitching, or rivets/rhinestones, lacing etc. Just remember if you want it too last, do the right thing and stitch it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShirleyT Report post Posted December 26, 2008 I was fairly certain the voice of wisdom would tell me what I already knew... Still, I was looking for a way to make a seamless finish with this particular leather like some miracle adhesive I hadn't heard about yet...Of course, after all the cookies, eggnog and mulled wine I could perhaps apply the "millions of pounds of pressure" just by sitting on it...?! Thanks for the confirmation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
