Maxant Covered Belt Buckle Kit and 44" of Belting

I've been looking for this to make custom made belts in coordination with my outfits. This is exactly what I needed. Complete set.

I like the product very much and loved the customer service from the seller. I had a discrepancy in my order. I called Maxant, and Mr. Reed resolved it immediately.

I've been sewing all my life & have used covered belt kits when I was young that worked wonderfully, so I know what quality is. At that time, buckles were made of steel. This buckle is made of really thin aluminum that you can actually bend with your hands. When attempting to use a heavier fabric, it quickly becomes distorted. In addition, the back will not stay in place (even after gently tapping it in with a hammer). If you are using thin fabric & you handle very gently, you MIGHT might be ok - if you can get the back to stay in. Otherwise, forget it. Another thing I disliked was the complete lack of instructions for the eyelets, type of eyelet tool, etc. No more Maxant purchases for me.

As other reviewers have said, the metal is thin and bends VERY easily. I wanted to cover with black wool to go with a vintage dress I made. The only fabric that will work is going to be a thin and light weight. I am a very accomplished sewer and am being honest with this review. The directions on the back for sewing the fabric are a bit unclear. Basically you will need to sew a tube to insert the belting into. There are a few videos online that help clear that up.

Product was as advertised and arrived promptly.

I had a hard time finding the kit in 2". I used it for several dresses I've made and am going to make. I hope you continue to make a variety of sizes available

Just like the ones sold in the 50s and 60s, perfect for making fabric covered belts.

Packaging was old and buckle was rusted. NOT good quality. Will NOT use on my quality items!Was able to find better quality option elsewhere.