could you just end the belt by stitching across, but let the rest of the cords just hang loose, so you would tie the belt on by the hanging cords???

Bias tape is so important, and it takes so much time to make. Even though it has taken me years to learn how to make it, I could forget it in a minute for one of those new fangled tape machines!!!

You are a very talented designer. Keep up the good work, I am sure we will be hearing more about you soon.