leatherwork beltmaking workshop

make your own personalised belt, in a choice of colours and finishes using best quality british leather. small, and friendly, supervised individually by catherine, the beltmaking day workshop is a great way to introduce yourself to working with leather. covering a range of techniques and skills, with tools and materials provided.

• select leather
• cut straps and belt loops
• punch ends and buckle slots
• bevel and dye edges
• skive buckle end turnover, loops and strap end
• fit buckle and punch stitch and rivet holes
• rivet and stitch
• glue loops and punch stitch holes
• stitch
• mark belt holes and punch
• wax finish and assemble
• punch initials or name

all tools and materials provided, some available to buy.

approximately 6hrs with a maximum of 5 people.