Making my Essential Tool Belt

I've been searching for a specific tool belt in all the big box stores (and online) but I've always come up empty handed. I'm looking for a few important features; it has to be very low-profile with a handful of small/medium pockets, has to have a leather hammer loop, and most importantly a sturdy tape measure clip. I couldn't find one anywhere, so I had to modify one for myself.
I started with a Kunys AP-617 "half carpenter apron" because it already has many of the things I want. I removed the flappy pocket and used the leather to create another medium-sized pocket. I also added a tape measure clip. The large pocket was too big and had a tendency to hang open when loaded up, so I divided it in half to provide two smaller pockets for screwdrivers or pliers.
I'll be using this belt around the workshop to hold essential items like pencils, sharpies, a short ruler, and a tape measure. The other pockets are useful for the odd jobs that need a few extra tools like pliers or screwdrivers. The hammer loop is very handy and I prefer a leather loop that doesn't get in the way, and won't damage walls or furniture like a steel hoop would.
Here's most of the tools and materials I used making this video...
Copper rivets - amzn.to/39JQGcy
Waxed thread - amzn.to/2QvYIyq
Hole punches - amzn.to/2SV4tHg
Chisel set - amzn.to/2QrFZ6U
Soft-faced hammer - amzn.to/2GRk3MY
Tandy 10-pack leather needles - amzn.to/2ZXiaXC
Olfa knife - amzn.to/39JOhid
Rivet setter - amzn.to/305RK6t
Bonsai scissors - amzn.to/2FofpVQ
Razor blades - amzn.to/2rZiFnD
Steel bench block - amzn.to/36sqm4I
Stainless ruler - amzn.to/2sUhnL1
Contact Cement - amzn.to/39WyBZ8

[@danieljason8257]

Great job, love the fact that there was no irritating generic KZbin freeware "Muzak".

[@PatonHaus]

Thank you Daniel!

[@thomasm2709]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I think making good round corners on leather is one of the hardest things to do.

[@LukeTheJoker]

Nice work.

[@PatonHaus]

Thank you!

[@PatonHaus]

Turn on Closed Captioning (CC) to follow along!

[@alexanderstevens145]

Very nice 👍

[@PatonHaus]

Thank you Alexander!

[@mrohny76]

dobra robota👍

[@PatonHaus]

Dziękuję Ci!

[@pjmanesis5353]

Where did you get the metal piece to hold the tape measure? What is it called? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

[@PatonHaus]

I looked harder than I care to admit but I couldn’t find a tape measure clip anywhere. I ended up buying a $9 dewalt tape measure holder and took the metal clip from that.

[@antoniagorska1333]

What type of leather do you use

[@PatonHaus]

All of the leather used in this video was taken from this one tool pouch.

[@sonnymylovesosweat]

Now what???? Is that it??

[@PatonHaus]

Yup that’s it! It’s meant to be small and wearable with only the essentials: olfa knife, pencil, measuring tape, sharpie, and maybe a small ruler. The occasional use stuff will also fit like a pair of pliers or a hammer.