We've always thought that getting the right fit on a new leather belt was a pretty easy thing, however, shopping at home and online can be challenging. So, here is a quick video demonstrating how easy it is to grab a measurement of an old belt. This measurement we will use in building your new leather belt.
One of the best tools that grandpa Soria setup up here in our arsenal of leather working gear, is this wonderful Fortuna Belt Cutting machine. It really helps to make quicker and easier work of cutting the belt strips off of the large hides. Since we use such thick 9-11 Oz. vegetable tanned leather hides for our belts, they can be very difficult from being so stiff, to cut one at a time with a hand drawn leather belt cutter. So, with added leverage and motor power, we are able to slice 4-8 blanks at one time. Not to mention, the added level of precision means less wasted leather. Often times with a hand-drawn belt cutters it can be easy to veer off the coarse of cutting in a straight line which would change the width of the belt being cut, making it unsuitable with which to make a complete finished belt. Anyhow, Grandpa would be proud. He would always say,
photos by Willhouse Creative
Okay Maker Folks! Here's your time to jump in and help. If you have a sewing machine and you're not afraid of learning a new pattern, you local hospital is in need of your help. "With overrun hospitals facing an acute shortage of masks, people are pulling out their sewing machines to fill the void." According to the New York Times, they can use all the help they can get. So, below we have a few resources to get your started.
1. Here is an example what can be made:
2. There is a full how-to video on the Joanne's Website under projects:
3. Pattern: You'll notice there are a few different styles... some cover the nose a bit better, and some make use of pleats. To access the patterns, click here.
4. You need to buy supplies, call GRANT HOUSE SEWING
http://www.granthousesewingmachines.com/
