Tutorial-Guide: Straps and Belts

PDF tutorial guide: making straps and belts in leather or faux leather

Want well-finished straps and belts to complete your cosplay or your LARP costume? This PDF tutorial guide shows you how to make all kinds of straps, in leather or faux leather, with or without stitching, and then turn them into belts.

A simple principle that adapts to different materials. Four techniques are presented so you can adapt to each project, whether it's a belt, a harness or a shoulder strap.

💜 This tutorial guide is included as a bonus with several patterns from the Vox Machina collection. And if you want to take the details further, check out my 3D files to print your own buckles.

What you get:

• the tutorial guide in PDF (in English + French)
• Scanlan's belt buckle 3D file
• Vex'ahlia's belt buckle 3D file
• Vax'ildan's belt buckle 3D file

This ebook includes:

• 4 step-by-step techniques:
  1. folded, thin and flexible strap
  2. strap with EVA foam for more body
  3. curved strap, no sewing
  4. curved strap, sewn
• recommended materials (faux leather, vinyl, real leather, stretch fabric for curves) and how to calculate the amount you need
• tips for a clean result: adhesive applied before cutting, ironing without steam, notches for curves
• 4 ways to finish your belts: Velcro, belt buckle, snap buttons and sliding decorative buckles
• 32 photos to guide you at every step

This guide is for you if:

• you want to make straps and belts in leather or faux leather, without a headache
• you're looking for techniques for straight or curved straps
• you simply want to discover new techniques