Instructor: Skyler Duckworth
Course Length: 1 hour | Lessons: 16
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate

Craft a belt built to last.
In this course, Skyler Duckworth walks you step by step through the process of making a domed billeted belt—a timeless style known for its durability and polished look. From preparing your belt blank to stitching, edging, and finishing, you’ll learn the essential techniques for creating a belt that’s both functional and stylish.

Whether you’re making it for yourself, as a gift, or as part of your leathercraft business, this project gives you the skills to create a wardrobe staple that will stand the test of time.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to prepare and shape a belt blank
• Creating and attaching keepers for strength and style
• Stitching methods for durability and clean construction
• Burnishing and painting edges for a professional finish
• Proper hole punching and final assembly techniques

Inside the Course:

• Supplies & Pattern Overview
• Preparing, Gluing & Assembling the Belt
• Stitching & Keeper Construction
• Edge Burnishing, Painting & Punching Holes
• Final Assembly & Finishing Touches

About Your Instructor:
Skyler Duckworth is the foreman of the small leather goods and silver shop at Sunset Trails of Burns Saddlery. With a background in upholstery, saddle building, and silversmithing, Skyler brings a wide range of craftsmanship skills to his work. Trained by master artisans including Jeremiah Watt, he combines traditional techniques with innovative problem-solving to preserve and advance American leathercraft heritage. Based in Salina, Utah, Skyler is passionate about teaching and helping others create heirloom-quality pieces.