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Taking fit, comfort, and style into consideration might make it challenging to choose the right size belt. You might change sizes and gain or lose weight over time, which would be extremely difficult. Does that imply that every time you gain or lose a few pounds, you will need to purchase a new belt? If the weight shift is not too significant, we can make a few easy changes.
First, let's address the simple query. Over time, leather belts won't shrink, and the only way to make them shorter is to cut them. It is a widespread myth that the belt will get smaller when exposed to water; however, this is untrue. But if a belt is left in water for an extended period of time, improper drying could result in creases, wrinkles, and discoloration.
Although you probably won't have noticed it, leather belts can actually expand between 5 and 7% over the course of a lifetime of use. If your belt is too small, there are a few ways you can actively extend it to expedite the process.
The easiest fix is to add a hole(s) if you've lost some weight and don't want to cut your belt. If an additional hang is acceptable to you, this is a great solution. If the belt seems a bit tight and there is sufficient room, you can also add holes at the other end of the belt. Once you have determined the spacing between the current holes, indicate the locations for the new holes. Make precisely formed holes with a leather hole punch, taking care not to make the holes too large.
Probably the best option is to use a professional product like a leather stretching spray. These goods are made to stretch leather while reducing any negative impacts. Using this procedure, spray your leather belt directly on both the front and rear, making sure to distribute the spray evenly. After that, suspend your belt from a belt hanger and use a heavy object to press down on one end of the belt to make it longer. Leather stretching sprays typically cost $5 to $20 and are available at most shoe stores and supermarkets.
Making your own spray by combining one part alcohol with three parts water is an additional technique. After that, proceed as directed by the leather stretching spray directions.
If everything else fails, you can try soaking and then stretching your leather belt. Make sure your belt is completely covered in water by immersing it in warm water for five minutes. After that, tighten the belt as much as you can till it dries. This is an excellent way to expand the belt, even though it might not be the most pleasant! Keep in mind that soaking leather can lead to some aesthetic issues; thus, dress belts and work belts should not be wetted. Instead, use this method as a last resort.
It could be time to get a new belt if you don't want to cut your current one any shorter or if you can't make it longer. See our advice on purchasing a new leather belt for additional details on what kind of belt to get.
Although you can use scissors to cut leather, it's not the ideal option. If you're trying to cut a strip of leather, using a rotary cutter will make the process go more smoothly!
If you purchased your belt off the rack at a store, the package should have size guidelines that will tell you how long it should be for you (or anyone else who will wear it). These won't fit if you manufacture your own or modify one from another pair of pants by adding holes and buckling hardware. To determine what length is most comfortable for you, you might have to give it a try first! Nevertheless, the majority of belts are between 32 and 38 inches long.
In no way! When using a sharp blade and not just tearing it apart like paper, leather is actually one of the easiest materials to work with. For optimal performance, think about purchasing some premium blades if your knife isn't extremely sharp.
