Fixing a belt for a MOS

[Pleater]

If your leather has already got the holes in then you can match them up and sew through them. Making new holes can weaken the leather and cause it to separate along the row of perforations.

If you need to match the second side to the first you can place them one over the other and put a leather needle through the hole - or use a very slender drill - to mark the surface, and then you can make the holes all the way through.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Chas]

I have an old fork with 3 of the tines removed. It is very good for opening up holes that are too small. It also has a good handle, so gives a good grip when a bit of leverage is needed. And above all it was cheap.

Regards

Chas

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

A very good light sewing awl can be made from a heavy sewing machine needle. Drill a hole slightly smaller than the shank of the needle in a piece of 3/4 dowel or other suitable piece of wood. Either use existing holes or make new ones. I've sewn lots of leather with one of these, and waxed dental floss is good. If you need black, use braided nylon fishing line (not monofilament) run over a candle to wax it.