70s Western belt

[lablevens]

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

[Northmount]

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

[lablevens]

Thanks Tom

[Mike Craw]

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