Belt enquiry - Leia's Senatorial Outfit

Iris ()

Hi I'm enquiring about the specifics for Leia's belt.
In the thread there is mention of "no less than 8" plates on the belt. However in the optional section there is a mention of having 8 plates. I have tried on many websites to find a belt with 8 plates, however all I can find are replica belts with 7 plates. Would this be acceptable or not?

Iris () · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:15 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a custom shop may be able to add the extra plate Smile

Blue (Beth) · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:08 pm Post subject:

Looking at the standards, 8 plates are required. You can always add the 8th plate.

There are some good tutorials available to create the belt yourself. I don't have links to them right now, but if you are interested I can see if I can find them.

PrincessVeg (Dana Harper) · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:39 am Post subject:

I bought my belt from SewCorellian on Etsy. The 8th plate is not pictured in the photo but she does add the 8th plate.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166652556/princess-leia-adult-belt?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=princess+leia+belt&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Thanks,
PrincessVeg

SongofAmazon (Jenna) · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:01 am Post subject:

As Beth says, since it's in the standards, we have to require it, but there are sellers who make a belt with the back plate. If you find yourself with a belt that doesn't have a back plate, you could always add one yourself, with some sturdy tin or aluminum. The dots on top are usually coverable button blanks that you can get at JoAnn or other stores like that. The trick is, once you have that, the adhesives, since that metal doesn't like to stick to things much. I believe that silicone glue works reasonably well, but the belt makers around here can correct me if I am wrong on that.
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Jaxxa () · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:38 am Post subject:

On the Leia belts I have made, I drill a couple of holes through the plate and physically attach it to the belt. I've found that more reliable than glue. Just make sure the holes are right in the center so that the button cover hides them.

Iris () · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:13 am Post subject:

Thanks for your advice Smile

I have ordered a custom belt from someone off eBay that is going to add the 8th plate.

Nomad Angie (Angie Rivera) · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject:

From what I remember, the 8th plate was optional because it was in the back and usually covered by the hood, but I'm sure the standard has been changed since then.

I put the 8th plate because it ties the belt together and gives a better look.
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Nomad Angie (Angie Rivera) · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:38 pm Post subject:

SongofAmazon (Jenna) · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:21 pm Post subject:

The standard in the past has been very confusing, but we really are looking for the 8th plate. There was a while that it was "required" but also in the "optional" section.
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