Belt Loop Keeper Replacement

Written By: Shel Rivas

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

45 minutes

Introduction

When the tail of a belt is extended past its attached buckle, there is extra length that becomes inconvenient (and an eye sore) that can be kept neatly with an adjustable belt loop keeper. This guide provides a step-by-step procedure about how to replace a belt loop keeper and avoid ruining outfits with a long belt tail.

Tools

Step 1

Measure the pieces of leather so the resulting strap will wrap around with a width of 0.5 in and a 1 cm overlap.

Step 2

Mark the measurements with an indent.
Our belt was 1.5 in wide; the leather strap we measured was 4 x 0.5 in.
Cut the leather strap using scissors or a pocket knife.
Caution: Hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Step 3

Wrap the leather strap around the belt with 1 cm of overlap.
Mark the area underneath where the leather piece will overlap to center the eyelet.

Step 4

Place an eyelet on the inner flat side of the eyelet pliers.

Step 5

Placing the loop of leather in between the pliers, center the eyelet on the indent previously made and press down firmly.
Use a hammer to strike the outside of the pliers for additional force.