Torn loop - question

[glus]

The loop on this bag tore last night. I've shortened a loop before, so I have the screw-back rivets to replace the stitching when I install a new loop.

Question: is there any reason I should use a folded and stitched piece of thinner skivved leather like it had, or can I use a single layer of thicker leather, like a belt? I have some thick leather here I use for burnishing (and it's natural, so it'll look better than black).

Thanks for any advice.

[armani_j]

Wat a beautiful bag i don't think thicker leather would be a problem but let Ventanakaz say ,he's the specialist.

[ventanakaz]

I would say use that belt leather as long as it's thick, it would work great, not to long ago I sent speedytommyT an everlast black 4205 and from I can remember someone used a thick strap of leather just like belt leather and it worked perfectly, i don't know what happened to the original loop LoL, but I beat on it without a problem, just use the proper length Chicago bolts/Screws