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Leather belt

A classic thick veg-tan belt. The pattern computes total length from your waist size, lays out 5 holes and marks the buckle fold and prong slot. The buckle stays swappable thanks to Chicago screws.

Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 1.5–3 h3.0–4.0 mm veg-tan strap (ready-made from the shop)

Pattern preview

1 pieces · 459 cm²
Belt strap1174.3 × 40 mm
Finished size: 118 cm × 40 mm (fits 95 cm at the middle hole)

Materials & cost

Leather

459 cm²
pieces area
550 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
3.0–4.0 mm veg-tan strap (ready-made from the shop) · based on craft-point.com prices
Pas ze skóry Maya 3,5-4mm, 130-140cm, 33/38mm - Bordeaux
from 55 zł
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Pas ze skóry Maya 3,5-4mm, 130-140cm, 33/38mm - Foresta
from 55 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej - ciemny brąz - 4-4.5mm, 120-130cm, 15-80mm
from 43 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej - czarny - 4-4.5mm, 120-130cm, 15-80mm
from 43 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 2,0-2,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm - Czarny
from 109 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 2-2,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm
from 27 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 3,0-3,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm - Biały
from 32 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 3,0-3,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm - Bordeaux
from 46 zł
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Thread

This project needs no stitching.

Hardware

Klamra do paska - 40mm
40 mm buckle × 1
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Klamra do paska 40 mm – szczotkowany gun metal
40 mm buckle × 1
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Nity skręcane 10/6mm - brązowy - stare złoto
Chicago screws × 2
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Nity skręcane 10/6mm - srebrne
Chicago screws × 2
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Tools

Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
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Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
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Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
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Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
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Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
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Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
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Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
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Assembly overview

  1. 1Cut the strap (ideally with a strap cutter from a bend) and transfer the marks.
  2. 2Punch the 4.5 mm holes, 6 mm rivet holes and cut the prong slot.
  3. 3Bevel the edges, burnish (Tokonole + slicker), optionally dye the edge.
  4. 4Fold the end around the buckle at the fold line and secure with Chicago screws.

What it can look like

AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
Leather belt — Cognac
Cognac

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