lablevens Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Back in the 70s they made a western belt that was lace over the edges of the belt.The edges were puff out between wraps.Would like to know how they got this leather to puff out? .Don't know if puff is the right word. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 18, 2017 5 hours ago, lablevens said: Back in the 70s they made a western belt that was lace over the edges of the belt.The edges were puff out between wraps.Would like to know how they got this leather to puff out? .Don't know if puff is the right word. Thanks When you pull the lace tight on soft or moistened leather, the lace will compress the leather and partially embed itself. Space between stitches for the most part, isn't puffed out by any amount. Just not compressed. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablevens Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted April 19, 2017 I believe that if you search "Rope Edge" belts or saddles, you will find a technique of using light weight cording and wrapping it through every-other hole along the edge, Then cover tightly with lightweight leather and then tightly lace the open holes with your lace on top of the leather and slick down between the cord and you will have a crazy good rope edge. Hope this helps, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
