belt

Strap made of various materials often with a buckle; it is worn around the waist to adjust the fit of a garment, hold it in place or adorn it.

tip

End of the belt that passes through the buckle.

punch hole

Perforation in the belt through which the tongue passes.

belt loop

Flat ring next to the buckle usually made of the same material as the belt; one end of the belt passes through it.

buckle

Fastener made up of a ring that secures the two ends of a belt.

tongue

Metal tip that pivots on the buckle’s axis and fits into a hole, buckling the belt.

panel

Smooth side of a piece of leather.

top stitching

Stitching used to embellish the belt.