Belt Loops

Belt Loop Sample

Belt loops for my trousers was another feature I felt I needed to do a sample of first. I was able to use the actual belt that my actor will be wear which helped to get a feel for how it will look. I mainly wanted to do a sample to see which would be the strongest and best looking way to create them. With the thickness of the fabric I knew I wouldn't and really didn't need to finish off the edges in anyway because the fabric wouldn't fray. I had already planned on doing some top stitching on either side of the belt loops just to add a little detail. What I really wanted to experiment with was using either single thickness or double thickness. In the picture above the belt loop towards the left is the single thickness and the belt loop to the right is the double. This also gave me the opportunity to practice putting the belt loops on. After I finished the sample both my tutor and I agreed that the double thickness was the right thing. It was stronger and more sturdy, and I think the thickness adds to the over-all bulk industrial feel of the trouser. There was never a need for the trousers to be delicate and so the belt loops should not be either.

Finished Belt Loops.

Evaluation: I am very pleased with the finished belt loops. I think it was very valuable to do a sample first just to double check that what I was thinking would be right. The double thickness will be a very lasting feature on these trousers and won't easily wear out. I had originally thought I would create sort of like a hanging loop to hold the belt. This option is so much better because it will be stronger and last longer. As well as being a design feature that will enhance the utilitarian feeling of these trousers.