Custom Belt Measuring
Measuring for a custom belt needn’t be difficult. There are a few simple steps which will guarantee your new belt will fit right out of the box. Whatever you do, do not go by pant size! Pant size varies from one manufacturer to another. Doing so will lead to your new belt not fitting correctly.
There are two methods which work
There are two methods that work especially well to determine the correct length of a belt. The first being to measure an existing belt. The second is to measure using a tailor’s measuring tape. I will go over both methods, starting with measuring an existing belt.
Custom Belt Measure Method 1:
Lay your existing belt out full length on a table or kitchen counter or other flat surface. Using a tape measure the distance from the most used hole on the tongue end of your belt to the fold or more accurately to the bar where the leather of the belt folds over the buckle. This is the actual length of the belt I need. Failure to accurately provide this measurement will most likely lead to your belt not fitting properly.
The next thing I will need is the buckle length of the actual buckle you are planning to use. Buckle length can vary from buckle to buckle depending upon manufacturer. So, just to be sure I will need this measurement as well. The buckle length is measured from the bar (where the belt attaches to the buckle) to point the prong crosses the frame of the buckle. In the case of a western style buckle it is measured from the bar to the post which is inserted into a hole in the belt.
Method 2
Method 2 requires a tailors cloth tape. These are available anywhere cloth or sewing products are sold. Simply have the person wear the pants with which the belt will be worn. Run the tape through the belt loops and measure the actual length (snug!). Once again, I will need the buckle length as called out in method 1.
If you have any questions whatsoever, please call me! I want your belt to fit you properly from the second you put it on!
