Making a few belts?

[vasudev]

Hi, everyone, first post here using an account. I am trying to re-create a belt (see attached photo) and want to do it in a couple of different colors. I can source and supply all the necessary materials. I do not at this time have sufficient skill with leather, and I have only about half the tools I'd need. This is something I’d rather see done right than done by me. I think it would be pretty easy for someone else with more proficiency. A bit of heavy-gauge stitching on the thick blank and the use of collar buttons (or whatever you call them) are involved. Is there anyone on here who would be interested, or be able to recommend someone else, where I would send them the leather blanks and hardware and perhaps even the thread if necessary?

You might notice the placement of the collar buttons is a little off versus the pattern of the holes in the attached photo. That’s because when the local cobbler adjusted the sizing of the store-bought belt, he didn’t line things up quite right. FYI this isn't a special copyrighted design, I've seen variations on this style elsewhere, but this one I happen to already have handy.

 

Thanks!

 

Edited January 28, 2018 by vasudev
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[Brianm77]

Sounds to me like you already have the tool and supplies, that is the biggest part of this project.  Most of the guys here will be glad to help with advice or answer questions you may have.  

This belt will be a little time consuming to get the layout right, but it would be pretty easy.  A templet would help with the layout time.  And if you do not feel comfortable with stitching then the stitches could be replaced with Chicago screws or rivets.  But even the stitching is pretty simple.   A little practice on scrap and you could be putting out fine belts in no time. 

[Grumpymann]

I can help drop me a line @ bigbullstudio@Gmail.com