How Do You Make Adjustable Leather Bracelets From Belts?
Leather belts are hot now and there are lots of craft tips out there to make them. If you want them to be adjustable, however, the pickings are pretty slim. Here’s an easy way to deal with the problem. Pick out a belt that’s the width and length you want. The thinner the belt the easier it will be to work with but any size will do. Check out thrift stores and garage sales for great deals. Take the end of the belt and wrap it comfortable around your wrist, leaving 1½ inch extra. Cut the belt at that mark on your cutting board. Make a mark on the belt where it fits perfectly on your wrist. If you didn’t luck out and land on one of the holes already there, make one with the awl or leather punch. Make two more holes ½ inch apart from that spot. Use your snap kit to put three snaps into the holes you just punched, according to the kit directions. Make sure that the end of the belt that hasn’t been cut on will be on top of the cut end when you’re finished (the finished end will be on top, hi
