Make a Leather Belt by Treasure of Nikki&Mallory

All levels | 24 min 2 sec

Make a Leather Belt
Overview00:52
Materials01:12
Prepare the strap and tab10:24
Refine the edges04:11
Punch holes and add hardware07:23

Taught by Treasure of Nikki&Mallory

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Learn how to make your own leather belt with Treasure of Nikki&Mallory who designs modern, bohemian-inspired leather handbags, accessories, and home décor. Leatherwork may seem daunting, but Treasure will tell you exactly where to source your leather and tools, show you various ways to cut leather, and demonstrate how to add hardware and finish leather edges. Whether you style your belt on a favorite pair of jeans or over a long, cozy cardigan, you'll have the skills to create the perfect belt for every outfit.

Here’s what you’ll need:

5-6oz pre-cut 50" long 3/4" wide veg tanned leather straps
Printed or solid hair-on hide - purchase a half hide, approx. 7-8 sq ft.
Rotary cutter and cutting surface
Leather strap cutter (optional)
Pen or pencil
S-18 All Purpose Cement
3/4" belt buckle
Two Chicago screws - either 1/2" or 1/4" depending on the thickness of your leather
Emery board for sanding
Edge Kote - Treasure is using Golden Brown
Small dish for Edge Kote
Edge dye roller pen
Gum tragacanth
Wool dauber
Leather edge burnisher
Rotary leather hole punch
3/4" oblong punch
Mallet
Pound board or thick wood block - Treasure's set-up is three layers purchased separately: a poly cutting board, quartz or marble slab, and a pound board
Leather can be purchased at WeaverLeatherSupply.com, Wickett-Craig.com, and RMLeatherSupply.com. Alternatively, you can use faux leather/polyurethane(PU) or vegan leather.

Downloads:

Download Materials List Treasure_Make_a_leather_Belt.pdf

Learn how to:

Make a leather belt
Cut leather strips with a strap cutter
Adhere two layers of leather together
Refine and dye the edges of leather for a smooth finish
Measure belt holes and properly punch them out
Attach belt hardware

What you'll get:

Step-by-step instructions from Treasure of Nikki&Mallory showing you how to make and assemble a leather belt
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF pattern
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students