Leather Belt Strap Replacement

Written By: Dat Lam

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

In this project proposal, I aim to guide readers through replacing Levi’s leather belt strap. Many people may discard a belt due to a worn or damaged strap, unaware that it can be easily replaced. By offering a step-by-step tutorial, I want to empower readers to save money and extend the life of their belts through simple DIY techniques.

Tools

Step 1

Begin by turning the belt buckle around to reveal the screws at the back of the belt.

Step 2

Take a small screwdriver and begin unscrewing the two screws on both sides of the belt buckle.
The screws are M2.5x5 Cross Slot Tip Screws for leather accessories.

Step 3

Remove the unscrewed belt buckle away from the old leather strap.

Step 4

Take new leather belt strap and align it with the old leather strap.
Take a pen and approximately mark the areas where the cuts will be made.

Step 5

Take the pen.
Draw two circles where the screws will be screwed in.

Step 6

Take the new leather belt strap with markings made.
Use a scissor to cut out the square mark on the new leather belt strap.

Step 7

Take a small screwdriver and puncture the two small circles on the new leather belt strap.
Make sure that the holes are punctured through.
If the screwdriver is not sharp enough to puncture the hole, you may use a small sharp object such as a hand held needle.

Step 8

Now, take the front side of the belt buckle and insert it into the front side of the new leather belt strap.
If the belt buckle does not fit in, make the markings bigger by cutting away excess leather.

Step 9

Turn the belt buckle to the back.
Take the small screwdriver and the screws.
Begin screwing back the screws onto the belt buckle.
Make sure the screws are tightly screwed in.
The screws are M2.5x5 Cross Slot Tip Screws for leather accessories.

Step 10

Now take the old and new leather belt strap
Align both leather belt straps side by side. (The old leather belt strap will be used as a reference)
Use a pen to draw circles that are an equal distance apart.
Start by drawing the same number of circles that are on the old belt strap.

Step 11

Take the revolving leather puncher.
Rotate the setting clockwise to the third or fourth-largest setting. (This will ensure that the buckle's prong will fit through the holes)
Now insert the leather puncher and align it with the circle.
To punch a hole through the leather, squeeze the handle thoroughly until the leather punch clicks.