An accessory such as a belt has long taken a strong position in the wardrobe of men and women. It helps to securely fix trousers, jeans or a skirt, and is used as a decorative design in a dress or blouse. Sometimes it happens that the belt is too long and unsuitable for use. In this case, you can make the desired length yourself.
Correct belt length
Before carrying out the process of adjusting the belt, it is necessary to determine its correct length. This is easy to do, since its dimensions directly depend on the volume of the body.
To make a correct calculation, you need to know the exact parameters of jeans or trousers. After receiving a specific number, several points are added to it. The best option would be to add 2 digits. That is, if the jeans size is 40, then the accessory must be selected in size 42. This rule will help each owner purchase a belt that is suitable specifically for his figure.
Types of fastenings
This product differs not only in color and width.The main difference is the fasteners used in manufacturing.
The most popular fastening is the familiar buckle. Instead, modern fashion designers often use buttons or laces for women's variations. With such variety, everyone can choose a product that fully meets their personal requirements.
When choosing an accessory, you should also pay attention to the fastening of the buckle itself. Convenient fastening will allow you to easily shorten the product if the need arises.
Kinds:
- clamp;
- screw or bolt;
- stitched on threads.
The time it takes to shorten the belt depends on the type of buckle fastening. You can handle it yourself in any way.
Reference! When purchasing, experts advise purchasing the product with a clamp or screw. It is easier and simpler to shorten the length of such material.
Shorten the belt yourself
With a little effort, you can shorten the length of the product yourself. Before carrying out repairs, it is necessary to prepare the appropriate materials and tools for the work.
Required tools:
- sewing meter;
- chalk or pin pencil;
- cutter or large scissors;
- screwdriver;
- threads to match the product;
- sewing needle.
Reduce the length of the belt on the clip
The simplest way is to shorten the product with a clip on a buckle. To do this, you need to remove the buckle and pull it out. Once the required volumes are known, we measure the required length on the accessory. Since there are no fastenings on the belt, you can leave about 15–20 cm in addition. They are designed to be fixed in the loops of trousers.
Important! It is necessary to measure from the end of the product.
After taking measurements, we put a mark with chalk or a pencil pin. The product must be cut along this line.To do this, it is better to use a knife or a sewing cutter, since when cutting with scissors there is a risk of getting a crooked line.
The renovation work has been completed. The product can be inserted into a buckle and used for its intended purpose.
Shorten the belt on the screw
The process of shortening a screw-mounted accessory is also quite simple. The work will take no more than 10 minutes of free time.
First you need to get rid of the fastening. To do this you will need a screwdriver. Carefully unscrew the bolt from the wrong side of the belt and disassemble the entire fastening. Next, you need to measure the length of the buckle. It will be useful when preparing a new hole. Knowing your waist size in advance, measure the length of the product from the third hole. We fix the mark on the product. Having received the desired length, subtract the length of the buckle from it. For example, the length of the product is 75, the length of the buckle is 5 cm 75-5 = 70 cm. This is exactly the length of the finished product.
Cut off the unnecessary piece of material. This segment does not need to be thrown away immediately: it is used as a template for a new hole. On the wrong side we mark the hole area. You can use a punch or scissors to create a new hole. In the case of scissors, the hole must be carefully drilled. The hole made by the cuts will quickly ruin the belt.
After carrying out the entire technological process fasten the buckle back using the previously removed screw.
Reference! Fashion designers prescribe optimal belt fastening at the third hole. Therefore, when shortening, measurements should be taken from it.
How to reduce the length of a belt with a sewn buckle
With a sewn-in buckle the situation is somewhat more complicated. It is not always possible to carefully sew the fastener back during processing.
First of all, you need to get the buckle itself. To do this, carefully rip out all the seams. Further, the operating technology is similar to the previous method. We measure the waist circumference and the length of the buckle. We take measurements from the third hole and put a mark on the product. We subtract and get the desired number.
We cut off a piece of excess material with a stationery knife or sewing cutter. We use the cut material as a template and put a mark. Using a chipper, we make a new hole for fastening. When the length is shortened and the new hole is ready, carefully hook the belt into the buckle and sew it up.
Seams complicate the process. In this case, if you do not have the appropriate skills, it is better to contact specialists in the studio.
Conclusion
The belt has long become an integral part of any wardrobe. The correct selection of this accessory will help to dilute even the most formal and business-like look. If the product is too long, you can carry out the shortening process yourself. Such work will not take up much free time, and the result will please you for a long time.
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