Oliver Green Belts Blog — Sandra Oles

Being a Handmade Entrepreneur: Advice from Sandra Oles of Oliver Green Belts

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I began Oliver Green Belts about 10 years ago, believing that the public needed high quality, sophisticated, unusual and classic belts. I was right, now years later, still going strong, and I am still invigorated by creating exceptionally tailored belts. There are other hand made D-Ring Belts in the market, however, they haven’t become a brand, and are unmatched in quality, design and durability. First word of advice is "make" your idea anyway, even if others are making similar items, because your individual stamp of sensibility, workmanship, and personality behind your brand is YOU which cannot be replicated. Stick-to-itivness is...

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How Do I Fasten My D Ring Belt? Part Deux, A Clever Secret from Oliver Green Belts

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. I have totally been dying to share this secret SECOND way to fasten a D Ring Belt for awhile now. I wanted to do a video demonstration, however, I haven't had the time or a willing camera man.  I COULD NOT WAIT ANY LONGER...  I hope this photo presentation does the trick!  Step One Feed your oliver green d ring belt tail into the 2 D Rings backwards, towards your body.     Step Two After you have pulled the tail of the belt through the two D Rings, wrap it over one D Ring and under the second...

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honored to be working with the famous fabric designer Jennifer Paganelli...

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                                  Ready for some D Rings!                                                A Sneak Preview!          I just couldn't contain my excitement about working with Jennifer Paganelli of the famed Sis Boom fabric line! If you ask me, Jennifer is one of the best fabric designers out there today. Her style is unique and colorful and many people make much more than quilts out of her fabrics! Jennifer licenses out her patterns to companies who make pillows and rugs out of...

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