Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to make a simple, classy leather dress belt in this step-by-step leather craft tutorial with Chuck Dorsett from Weaver Leather Supply. This complete leather work project covers every technique you need — measuring, cutting, gluing, stitching, edging, and finishing — to create a professional-quality leather belt that’s both durable and fashionable.

Chuck demonstrates how to line a leather belt for extra strength, how to get perfectly even edges, and how to achieve a clean, finished look using affordable tools. This is a great leather craft project for beginners and experienced makers alike who want to sharpen their leatherworking skills and make something useful and timeless.

Materials Used in This Leather Craft Project

• São Paulo Double Shoulder, Brown (3–4 oz.) – Item 13204-33-70-40
weaverleathersupply.com/products/sao-paulo-double-shoulders-3-4-oz?variant=40909373636748

• CHAHINLEATHER® Veg Tanned Natural Strap Leather, Sides (4/5, 5/6, or 6/7 oz.) – Item 04-530S
weaverleathersupply.com/products/chahinleather-veg-tanned-natural-strap-leather-sides?variant=40929559511180

• S-18 Contact Cement – Item 50-2131
weaverleathersupply.com/products/s-18-all-purpose-cement

• Fiebing’s Leather Balm with Atom Wax, Neutral 4 oz. – Item 50-2188
weaverleathersupply.com/products/leather-balm-with-atom-wax-neutral-4-oz

• C-1343-ANTB 1-1/4” Antique Brass Center Bar Buckle, Solid Brass
weaverleathersupply.com/products/c-1343-antb

• #2200 Double Cap Rivets, 5/16”, Antique Brass – Item 02200-AB-5/16
weaverleathersupply.com/products/2200-double-cap-rivets?variant=40909136560268

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Tools Used in This Leather Work Tutorial
• Wooden Strap Cutter – Item 65-6261
weaverleathersupply.com/products/wooden-strap-cutter

• Metal Roller – Item 65-2540
weaverleathersupply.com/products/metal-roller

• Heavy-Duty Revolving Head Punch – Item 65-6240
weaverleathersupply.com/products/imported-revolving-head-punch

• Master Tool Round Punch, 1/8” – Item 00082
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-round-hole-punch

• Master Tool English Point Punch, 1-1/4” – Item 00078-11/4
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-english-point-strap-end-punch?variant=40929495646348

• Master Tool Round Strap End Punch, 1-1/4” – Item 00076-11/4
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-round-strap-end-punch?variant=40933377474700

• Master Tool Oblong Punch, 1-1/2” – Item 00072-11/2
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-oblong-leather-punch?variant=40933362892940

• Master Tool Edge Beveler, #1 – Item 00080-1
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-edge-beveler?variant=40929495187596

• Plastic Leather Slicker – Item 65-2962
weaverleathersupply.com/products/plastic-leather-slicker
or
Exotic Wood Leather Slicker – Item 65-2961
weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-wood-leather-slicker

• Weaver 303 Sewing Machine, Complete Stand & Servo Motor – Item 63501-02
weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-303-sewing-machine-complete-stand-servo-motor

• Deluxe 4P Snap & Rivet Setter – Item 65-6275
weaverleathersupply.com/products/deluxe-4p-snap-rivet-setter

• Rawhide Mallet – Item 65-2520-11
weaverleathersupply.com/products/rawhide-mallet

• Marble Tooling Slab – Item 65800
weaverleathersupply.com/products/marble-tooling-slab

00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – Measuring for Belt Length and Hole Spacing
01:45 – Choosing Leather for Belt Strap and Lining
02:44 – Laying Out the Belt Pattern and Cutting the Leather
04:53 – Gluing and Lining the Belt
06:54 – Trimming and Edge Finishing
08:37 – Punching Holes, Round Ends and Oblongs
10:21 – Edging the Leather
11:11 – Adding Topcoat and Buffing the Leather Belt
14:18 – Stitching the Belt on the Weaver 303
15:35 – Setting Rivets and Attaching Buckle
17:26 – Finished Belt and Wrap-Up