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How to Shorten a Belt

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    1. How to Shorten a Belt, Measure the Belt: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Put your belt on.

      • Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure how much of the belt you want to remove. Make this mark on the buckle end of the belt.

      • Place a mark where you will cut the belt to shorten it.

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    2. How to Shorten a Belt: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Shorten a Belt: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Measure how much of the belt is folded over the belt. Add that length to the cut mark to leave enough material to fold over the buckle.

      • Using a screwdriver, remove all screws from the buckle end of the belt.

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    3. How to Shorten a Belt: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Using scissors, cut on the exact spot of your new mark.

      • You can round the edges of the cut to make the belt tip look neat.

      • You can add shoe or leather polish to the cut mark to ensure it is the same color as the belt.

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    4. How to Shorten a Belt, Reassembling the Belt: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Shorten a Belt, Reassembling the Belt: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Shorten a Belt, Reassembling the Belt: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Reinsert the screws and screw them back in place using a screwdriver.

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    5. How to Shorten a Belt, Add New Buckle Holes to the Belt: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Shorten a Belt, Add New Buckle Holes to the Belt: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Place your belt on a workspace that can be nailed into.

      • Place a nail on the new spot where you'd like to add a hole.

      • Hammer the nail until it goes all the way through the belt.

      • Caution: Be careful when using a hammer.

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    6. How to Shorten a Belt: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Shorten a Belt: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Try on the belt and see if it fits comfortably.

      • If not, follow this guide again to add more holes.

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