I am amazed at how hand craftsmen pay so much attention to every detail. I had no idea that a quality hand-made belt was such an intricate process. Thank you for the video - mesmerizing.
Ian, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your video's your attention to detail shows in the quality of everything you produce. I am a bladesmith and as such create sheathes for some of the knives I make. Your video's make me a better craftsman, thank you!
Your style of make is awesome and quite nice. there is no disturbance while watching your unique mode of making your products. I like watching even more products. Thanks for an excellent video dear Atkinson.
Thanks to the inspiration provided by your excellent videos I went to Le Prevea in Newcastle yesterday bought myself a few tools and some leather and today made my first piece! A leather belt that actually fits! Thanks again and keep the vids coming. I've a lot to learn.
Clamping the buckle to the ruler while sewing is a good idea! I wish I had thought about it when making a belt for my Dad over christmas. Lovely work as always Ian, it's a pleasure to watch.
You should have seen my face when you opened your drawer full of thread rolls :D And beautifull work! Its nice to see somebody going through the problem of making something so fine with their hands.
First off Ian i wanna say the work you do is superb! I'd like to see a video on beveling and burnishing and how to choose the proper beveler for different thicknesses of items. Mainly just how to choose the correct beveler.
Ian Atkinson I've watched most of them and haven't got an understanding of what # beveler to use, whether it's folded and stitched, or a single layered item. Thx!!
I wanted to tell you thank you for this video!! I didn't like any of the belts that were out there so with help of your video I made one of my own! So thank you.
Awesome video! I'm glad you are now editing out your hammering and punching. I'm sure a lot of people find these videos relaxing, and it's that much more relaxing without loud sounds :)
Mr Ian. The way you improvised a stitching pony was genius!!!! Thank you so much for your idea. I was struggling with that. Made me save some good money 😉
I wish I had one of you’r belts you do real good work. Nice leather work is not easy to find. Back 28 years ago +or mines there was people who crafted their work. Today all the crafting is done on a machine in China.
I like what you do but telling us what you are using for your edges, finishes and other techniques that you use. It’s cool to watch but most people that what are trying to learn. Don’t hide your craft tell folks what your doing or using to help others learn. Thank you Robert Duvall
Excellent work mate, love the end result. Simple and clean. Also really surprised with the quality of the video, considering it was shot with an iPhone 7, I would have never guessed it was shot with a iPhone without reading the description.
Beautiful belt, great quality as always! Superb skiving skills by the way. Congrats and thank you for always uploading amazing content Ian. Cheers, Lourenço
PROJECT VIDEO REQUEST/SUGGESTION Although I suppose it can be pretty similar to a belt, if you're able to do a video on making a leather dog collar that would be amazing :) Haven't yet been able to find a good one. Love your work and great videos!
Dear Sir I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your expertise. I have purchased some of your designs and have found them to be well thought out and the pdf layouts to be spot on. I would like to add my two pence on this belt, I wouldn't sew across the buckle. I would use a less attractive rivet. Sewing across the belt in this manner fatigues the leather and it will fail here first. Eventually much sooner than a rivet, it will break. I have seen this on many designs and it looks terrific off the trousers, but is lost when used. I would like to know your thought on this.
I have made belts which are both riveted and sewn, whilst a cheap belt might break on a stitch line leather of this thickness and quality hand stitched with the best thread you can buy will not fail in the manner you suggest and does not 'fatigue' the leather in my opinion.
Hi Ian. Thanks for this video. Excellent timing for me, as I'm planning a belt project. One thing: can you identify the make of knife you're using at 1:15 through to 1:30 please? Clearly it allows for different blades but it looks like a high quality tool.
Ian, this is class..im into leather making, but your skill is really so impressive, need any help? doesn't look like you do..thanks for the great video
Awesome. Is there a reason you do perpendicular stitching on the keeper as opposed to parallel? Saves having to put so much effort into the keeper, and keeps the overall bulk down in my experience. Love the colour.
Hi Ian, a great video, as always, very educational and a very careful edition. I have seen that you use an electric resistance tool to top off the sewing thread. Can you tell me what it is? a greeting
I've always found that thick belts like these squeak like it does at 13:05. Is there anything you can do to stop it from squeaking so much besides wearing it and breaking it in?
Again many thanks. I got lots of ideas from this 'back to basics' video. Have you stopped using your pillar drill burnisher, or were you just using more accessible tools? Also, can you tell me what glue you are using, and where to get it from. I missed hearing your voice, and humour!
Thank you, Ian, for yet another excellent instructional video. I quite enjoy the silent approach because it really allows me to concentrate on exactly what you're doing. In my dreams, I skive with exactly the same relaxed assurance you do. In real life, not so much. At least (touch leather) I haven't skived myself. Yet. If you have time, I have a question: how would one go about inserting a length (6" or so) of strong elastic into such a belt? My husband needs a belt like that for medical reasons, but I can't imagine how to start. Nor can I imagine the kind of elastic I'd use or where I'd source it. Do you have any tips, please? Thanks again for your generosity in giving us these videos. If I didn't live so far away(Australia), I'd send you one of my scrumptious chocolate cakes. :)
Hi Trish, The elastic would wear out decades before the leather so I think the key would be making it such that the elastic could be replaced when it gets all stretched out. If it was me I'd probably work it such that the elastic was against the small of the back so it's most discreet when worn and the belt looks as normal as possible from the front. Rather than stitching in the elastic you could remove a 6" section of the leather from the measurements and then have two holes in the end of each piece, through these you could join on some thick elastic using 4 chicago screws? Doubling over the elastic where it's bolted through would increase the strength. As for the elastic itself you won't get it at a leather suppliers you'd need to check out a haberdashery or sewing type place, not sure what you have in the way of those in Oz but they should have all sorts of thick elastics (you probably want waistband elastic). If not you could order some online from somewhere I'm sure.
Hah! Removable elastic with chicago screws! That's brilliant! I can get a particularly strong kind of elastic from an industrial supplier near where I live. I've used it to make elastic draw reins for training my horse, so I know it's strong. But the chicago screw idea is a light bulb for me. Thanks again, mate. You rock! :)
Nothing better than seeing a quality hand made item being made in a small work shop .....thumbs up
I am amazed at how hand craftsmen pay so much attention to every detail. I had no idea that a quality hand-made belt was such an intricate process. Thank you for the video - mesmerizing.
Love the attention to details and making sure the belt does not become too thick.
its nice to watch a craftsman working without a bunch of unnecessary music blaring.
Exactly!
Absolutely right mate
I agree!
Beautiful rugged looking belt. You are a true craftsman.
Ian, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your video's your attention to detail shows in the quality of everything you produce. I am a bladesmith and as such create sheathes for some of the knives I make. Your video's make me a better craftsman, thank you!
Your style of make is awesome and quite nice. there is no disturbance while watching your unique mode of making your products. I like watching even more products. Thanks for an excellent video dear Atkinson.
Thank you, Master! Skillful fingers. Like from AZE 🇦🇿🇹🇷👍
Thanks to the inspiration provided by your excellent videos I went to Le Prevea in Newcastle yesterday bought myself a few tools and some leather and today made my first piece! A leather belt that actually fits! Thanks again and keep the vids coming. I've a lot to learn.
Clamping the buckle to the ruler while sewing is a good idea! I wish I had thought about it when making a belt for my Dad over christmas. Lovely work as always Ian, it's a pleasure to watch.
You should have seen my face when you opened your drawer full of thread rolls :D And beautifull work! Its nice to see somebody going through the problem of making something so fine with their hands.
Отличный ремень, отличная работа! Всем добра!
More....we need moreee video in 4k!!!!! It's beautiful!!! Good luck from Russia!
This was a pleasure to watch. I admire someone that takes pride in their craft. Good work.
Very nice work as always! I love the way you stitched the buckle and left the tab with your logo.
You should have more voice-over videos. I enjoy hearing you explain what you do. Fantastic workmanship!
First off Ian i wanna say the work you do is superb! I'd like to see a video on beveling and burnishing and how to choose the proper beveler for different thicknesses of items. Mainly just how to choose the correct beveler.
this has been covered lots of times in lots of videos please check the videos page on my website.
Ian Atkinson
I've watched most of them and haven't got an understanding of what # beveler to use, whether it's folded and stitched, or a single layered item. Thx!!
Outstanding, such attention to detail. Looks to be very high quality.
I wanted to tell you thank you for this video!! I didn't like any of the belts that were out there so with help of your video I made one of my own! So thank you.
That's really cool, your craftsmanship is superb. Awesome video.
Awesome video! I'm glad you are now editing out your hammering and punching. I'm sure a lot of people find these videos relaxing, and it's that much more relaxing without loud sounds :)
Mr Ian. The way you improvised a stitching pony was genius!!!! Thank you so much for your idea. I was struggling with that. Made me save some good money 😉
I didn't 'improvise' it, it is a stitching pony.
You are so good at what you do!
Best hand made belt I bet that's going to last for decades
Thank you! Your skill is awesome. Skiving is absolutely fantastic. The belt is very nice.
I wish I had one of you’r belts you do real good work. Nice leather work is not easy to find.
Back 28 years ago +or mines there was people who crafted their work. Today all the
crafting is done on a machine in China.
Very Nice work Ian !
Good to see a new video of your's. Nice one as usual.
Looks like beautiful belting leather.
Nice workmanship.
I like what you do but telling us what you are using for your edges, finishes and other techniques that you use. It’s cool to watch but most people that what are trying to learn. Don’t hide your craft tell folks what your doing or using to help others learn.
Thank you
Robert Duvall
if you want to learn the techniques I have lengthy tutorial videos available.
fantastic craftsmanship, well done man.
Thanks for the video. I only watch in 720p, not even 1080p, never mind 4k. I don't know anyone who has a fast enough connection to even watch in 4k.
Excellent work mate, love the end result. Simple and clean. Also really surprised with the quality of the video, considering it was shot with an iPhone 7, I would have never guessed it was shot with a iPhone without reading the description.
Great work as usual Ian and a great video.
great idea for getting the ovals right!!
Your creations are beautiful! Congrats
please come back soon
I love making nice belts. That's some good looking leather!
looks fab
A wonderful video, Ian. Thank you for sharing with us!
Youre a fantastic craftsman my friend
So good so simple
You do great work - beautiful belt
Nicely done 👍🏻
As usual, beautiful work
Very nice belt
Amazing! I like to see the last part of this process..thanks
Thanks Leo
Beautiful belt, great quality as always! Superb skiving skills by the way. Congrats and thank you for always uploading amazing content Ian. Cheers, Lourenço
WOW, EXCELLENT CRAFTSMANSHIP. I AM SO GLAD I WATCHED THIS VIDEO, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH YOUR SKILLS FOR YEARS. I'LL BE IN CONTACT SOON.
Is very very beautiful !
nicely explained
Nice Job Ian. Lovely belt. Where do you get your buckles from please? And also your oval hole punch.
Great video!
عمل رائع ومتقن، أحببته جدا، شكرا.
Nice working
really nice job!
That is great belt !!!
PROJECT VIDEO REQUEST/SUGGESTION
Although I suppose it can be pretty similar to a belt, if you're able to do a video on making a leather dog collar that would be amazing :) Haven't yet been able to find a good one.
Love your work and great videos!
+Jess Janes same thing just smaller, I don't do dog collars
Dear Sir I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your expertise. I have purchased some of your designs and have found them to be well thought out and the pdf layouts to be spot on. I would like to add my two pence on this belt, I wouldn't sew across the buckle. I would use a less attractive rivet. Sewing across the belt in this manner fatigues the leather and it will fail here first. Eventually much sooner than a rivet, it will break. I have seen this on many designs and it looks terrific off the trousers, but is lost when used. I would like to know your thought on this.
I have made belts which are both riveted and sewn, whilst a cheap belt might break on a stitch line leather of this thickness and quality hand stitched with the best thread you can buy will not fail in the manner you suggest and does not 'fatigue' the leather in my opinion.
Thank you.
Gorgeous!
Here's a new video of me making a simple belt, more info in the description if you need it. Also in 4K! :)
Ian Atkinson you just make it look easy. You are just being modest. Great work!
Excellent work, i like the fact that you don't have any music, it's much better.
how much does it cost same colour and same size like in the video?do you have world wide delivery service?
please see video description for details
Ian Atkinson Excellent work I love all the work you do in leather, I was inspired by your projects to make mine. Pure life from Costa Rica
beautiful belt mate.
i like this (your) handcraft!
Hi Ian. Thanks for this video. Excellent timing for me, as I'm planning a belt project. One thing: can you identify the make of knife you're using at 1:15 through to 1:30 please? Clearly it allows for different blades but it looks like a high quality tool.
It's the clicker's knife Tandy do, #3595-00 on the website
Always impressive Ian, love your video's
El cinturón esta muy bien echó meagustado mucho es una obra de arte gracias maestro leutier
beautiful work wish you would have narrated
GOOD JOB KEEP DOING FINE THINGS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WANT BEAUTIFUL THINGS TO PAY GOOD MONEY FOR. THANKS
Simply awesome 👍
Really really NICE!!!
stunning
Ian, this is class..im into leather making, but your skill is really so impressive, need any help? doesn't look like you do..thanks for the great video
wow just simple as that...thanks for the vid..
Awesome. Is there a reason you do perpendicular stitching on the keeper as opposed to parallel? Saves having to put so much effort into the keeper, and keeps the overall bulk down in my experience. Love the colour.
Amazing job bro
عمل رائع ومتقن الصنع
Great job!
Отличная работа!
Awesome video thank you
Man! You sure do nice work!
hi it's beautiful it's professional work
Beautiful!
Your work is ridiculously perfect .... Congratulations on sharing .... rsrsrrssssss
Hi Ian, a great video, as always, very educational and a very careful edition. I have seen that you use an electric resistance tool to top off the sewing thread. Can you tell me what it is? a greeting
Hi Carlos, it's a thread zap please see ianatkinson.net/leather/toolset.htm for a link
Ian Atkinson thanks
I've always found that thick belts like these squeak like it does at 13:05. Is there anything you can do to stop it from squeaking so much besides wearing it and breaking it in?
Not really they do break in when you wear them just like shoes do
Again many thanks. I got lots of ideas from this 'back to basics' video. Have you stopped using your pillar drill burnisher, or were you just using more accessible tools? Also, can you tell me what glue you are using, and where to get it from. I missed hearing your voice, and humour!
Very nice.
Muy buen trabajo
Very good work! hello from Ukraine!)
tell me please how do you cover leather after coloring? (min 5:40-7:10 what is that?)
I also use a small anvil to rivet my belt keepers.... if you turn the anvil upside down you will find flat corners you can use. It works for me 👍
Nice work....please how can I get a strap leather?
Nice work -does your style of stitching across the belt either side of the keep weaken the leather in any way?
Excelente trabajo
Thank you, Ian, for yet another excellent instructional video. I quite enjoy the silent approach because it really allows me to concentrate on exactly what you're doing. In my dreams, I skive with exactly the same relaxed assurance you do. In real life, not so much. At least (touch leather) I haven't skived myself. Yet.
If you have time, I have a question: how would one go about inserting a length (6" or so) of strong elastic into such a belt? My husband needs a belt like that for medical reasons, but I can't imagine how to start. Nor can I imagine the kind of elastic I'd use or where I'd source it. Do you have any tips, please?
Thanks again for your generosity in giving us these videos. If I didn't live so far away(Australia), I'd send you one of my scrumptious chocolate cakes. :)
Hi Trish,
The elastic would wear out decades before the leather so I think the key would be making it such that the elastic could be replaced when it gets all stretched out. If it was me I'd probably work it such that the elastic was against the small of the back so it's most discreet when worn and the belt looks as normal as possible from the front. Rather than stitching in the elastic you could remove a 6" section of the leather from the measurements and then have two holes in the end of each piece, through these you could join on some thick elastic using 4 chicago screws? Doubling over the elastic where it's bolted through would increase the strength. As for the elastic itself you won't get it at a leather suppliers you'd need to check out a haberdashery or sewing type place, not sure what you have in the way of those in Oz but they should have all sorts of thick elastics (you probably want waistband elastic). If not you could order some online from somewhere I'm sure.
Hah! Removable elastic with chicago screws! That's brilliant! I can get a particularly strong kind of elastic from an industrial supplier near where I live. I've used it to make elastic draw reins for training my horse, so I know it's strong. But the chicago screw idea is a light bulb for me. Thanks again, mate. You rock! :)
Beau travail
Nice tribute image at the end there sir
Thank you👌what was that you put on the belt after coloring the edges?