Make a leather belt craft workshop in Montgomery County, Md.

Ever wanted to craft something with your own two hands but don’t trust yourself with power tools? Good news — leatherworking requires zero electricity and minimal chance of injury (unless you're particularly reckless with a hole punch).

In this hands-on class, you’ll make a custom leather belt from scratch (almost — you’ll start with a blank strap). First, you’ll learn leather 101 — the basics of leather and its characteristics. Then, dive into flexing your elementary school math skills to determine how long of a leather strap you need and where to make holes on your new handmade-in-the-USA belt.

Best of all, you get to take your masterpiece home and wear it with pride until it doesn’t fit anymore. But don’t worry, you can take the “Make a longer leather belt from scratch”! And to sweeten the deal even more, no need to lug anything on the Metro because all materials and tools are provided, so just bring yourself and maybe a friend for moral support (as long as they buy a ticket too).

One super important thing: Before class, measure your waist (see instructions below) and email it to [email protected]. If you forget or measure incorrectly, we can’t guarantee you’ll get to make a belt — unless you’re cool with a one-size-fits-none approach. Oh and in the event we don’t have a strap in stock to accommodate your size, we will do our best to get one in stock, otherwise, you will be refunded the full amount.

Sign up now and get ready to craft a belt so fine, your jeans will thank you!

How to measure your waist:

1. Using a sewing measuring tape, wrap it around your waist to the front (where your pant button sits). Be sure to wrap it where you’d like your belt to sit and on the outside of your belt loops.
2. Place two fingers between your pants and the measuring tape to leave a little room.
3. Your waist measurement will be where the measuring tape overlaps.
4. If you don’t have a sewing measuring tape, simply wrap a wire or string around you following the instructions above and lay it flat on a metal measuring tape. DO NOT WRAP A METAL MEASURING TAPE.

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