11 different leather bracelets that you can do with your own hands in no more than half an hour each - in our selection of step-by-step workshops.
1. Leather and fabric boho bracelets: workshop
Such bracelets are good in the kit: make and wear several at once, from leather, fabric and beads of different colors.
You will need:
- patches of different genuine leather;
- multi-colored shreds of fabric;
- glue for the skin;
- beads, rhinestones for decoration;
- accessories for bracelets;
- breadboard knife;
- metal ruler;
- scissors;
- iron;
- thin-nose pliers.
Work sequence:
1. Use a knife and a ruler to cut strips of leather for the bracelets. Scissors cut the strips of fabric in width a little narrower than strips of skin. Glue the fabric inside out to the face of the skin. Secure with an iron.
2. Glue beads and rhinestones onto the fabric.
3. It remains to make fasteners. Attach the clips to the ends of the bracelets. Attach chains and fasteners to the clip loops. Done.
Photo and source: helloglow.co
Tatting: learning the basics and weaving a choker and bracelet
2. A bracelet made of leather lace with a strip of beads: a master class
How the bracelet will turn out will depend on the choice of cord and beads. You can make the bead finish contrasting, as in this example, or choose the beads in color - the result will be more restrained.
You will need:
- leather lace;
- beads;
- threads in lace color;
- a thin needle for the skin or just a thin sharp needle;
- pendant or button for fastener;
- scissors.
Work sequence:
1. Fold the lace in half. Pass the thread into the needle and begin to sew the two ends of the string, while stringing beads on the thread between them. Leave a small unstitched loop for fastening.
2. Having made the bracelet of the desired length, cut off one end of the cord, put on the button or pendant on the other and sew the end of the cord. Done.
Photo and source: fabyoubliss.com
Scrapbooking paper bracelet
3. A wide leather bracelet with an unusual clasp: a master class
For such a bracelet, one large metal clasp or a smaller pair is suitable. Look in your stocks or go to the needlework store: you will surely find something that not only becomes a bracelet clasp, but also decorates it.
You will need:
- a wide strip of skin;
- a large metal clasp and mounts for it;
- scissors;
- ruler;
- breadboard knife and mat mat;
- glue for the skin.
Work sequence:
1. Cut a strip of skin of the desired length and width so that it is enough for upside down gates. Gates will strengthen the edges of the bracelet where the clasp will be installed. Tuck the skin and glue it, wait until the glue dries.
2. Install the clasp. Done.
Photo and source: thinkcrafts.com
How to make a needlewoman bracelet with charms
4. Thin bracelet in several revolutions of leather and metal: a master class
This jewelry looks like three bracelets, but in fact the bracelet is one: it is worn in several revolutions. You can find accessories and metal tubes in stores for needlework.
You will need:
- leather lace;
- metal tubes for decoration;
- accessories (clips for the ends of the bracelet, chain, clasp);
- scissors;
- nippers;
- thin-nose pliers.
Work sequence:
1. Try the lace on your hand, determine the length of the bracelet and cut the lace.
2. Pass the string sequentially through all the tubes.
3. Put the clips on the ends of the bracelet and fasten.
3. Bite off the chain of the desired length. Attach a clasp to it. Done!
Photo and source: juliettelaura.blogspot.com
DIY leather bracelet with a bow
5. Wide leather bracelet with adjustable length: a master class
You can build a pattern for such a bracelet yourself or use a suitable plastic bracelet as a template.
You will need:
- skin;
- scissors;
- buttons, a hammer and a device for their installation;
- a device for punching holes;
- awl;
- paper, pen, centimeter to build patterns or ready-made plastic bracelet for the template.
Work sequence:
1. Make a bracelet pattern or use a ready-made bracelet. Transfer the pattern to the skin and cut the bracelet. A small leather fastener is also needed.
2. Install the button on the clasp and on the bracelet, as shown in the photo.
3. Make holes for length adjustment. Done!
Photo and source: blog.cyeoms.com
DIY bracelets for girls
6. "Corrugated" leather bracelet with beads: a master class
To make such a decoration is quite simple, and the result is amazing and unusual.
You will need:
- a wide and long flap of not too thin skin;
- thin elastic band;
- a few beads;
- a device for punching holes in the skin;
- pen and ruler.
Work sequence:
1. Draw a rectangle on the skin about 8x40 cm in size and cut it out.
2. Mark the line in the center of the strip along and punch small holes. Each pair of holes is for one bead.
3. Now string the skin and beads onto the elastic, as shown in the photo.
4. When finished, pull the ends of the elastic band and tie in a knot. Done!
Photo and source: fashionrolla.com
DIY leather bracelet with rivets
7. A wide leather bracelet in the form of a bow: a master class
You can make a luxury accessory in 15 minutes!
You will need:
- skin flap;
- scissors;
- buttons (you can - those that need to be sewn);
- needle and thread.
Work sequence:
1. Make a pattern: you need an oval, a few centimeters longer than the girth of your wrist. Transfer the pattern to the skin and cut it out.
2. Gather the bow in neat folds in the middle and secure the folds by wrapping them with thread.
3. Cut a small strip of leather, wrap the folds in it and sew it into the ring on the back.
4. It remains to sew the button - and you're done.
Photo and source: ohthelovelythings.com
Decorate a wide bracelet with your own hands
8. Leather bracelets with cutouts: a master class
A gentle romantic will turn out to be a bracelet or strict geometric - it depends on the selected pattern for cutting.
You will need:
- skin;
- paper and pen for pattern;
- adhesive tape;
- breadboard knife-scalpel and mat-substrate;
- accessories for bracelets (chain, rings, clasp);
- nippers and tongs.
Work sequence:
1. Draw a pattern for bracelets on paper. Cut with a margin, as shown in the photo, and attach with tape to the skin.
2. With a knife, first cut the inner holes.
3. Then cut the bracelet itself.
4. Make holes at the ends and attach the rings, chains and clasp. Done!
Photo and source: melissaesplin.com
Swarovski Scarab Bracelet
9. Leather bracelet with a chain: a master class
Take the finished chain bracelet or piece of chain to which you fasten the clasp.
You will need:
- skin;
- chain bracelet;
- scissors;
- needle with thread.
Work sequence:
1. Cut a strip of leather equal in length to the chain bracelet.
2. Sew a chain to the skin. Done!
Photo and source: lefanciulle.blogspot.com
Beaded Paisley Bracelet
10. Minimalistic bracelet with leather triangles: a master class
It can be triangles or other shapes - rhombuses, circles, squares ...
You will need:
- skin;
- scissors;
- glue gun or glue for the skin;
- ribbon.
Work sequence:
1. Cut the ribbon so long that you can wrap it around your wrist and tie it. The ends can be treated with fire so that they do not crumble.
2. Cut out several identical triangles from the skin and glue them one by one to the ribbon. After gluing the right amount, let the glue dry - and you're done.
Photo and source: gimmesomeoven.com
11. Bracelet with leather arrows: a master class
You can make this bracelet in no more than 10 minutes.It is made of a chain that is usually worn around the neck and leather jewelry.
You will need:
- skin;
- breadboard knife scalpel;
- a device for punching holes in the skin;
- chain.
Work sequence:
1. Cut the arrows out of the skin with a knife.
2. Punch 2 holes in each.
3. Pass the chain through the holes - and you're done.
Photo and source: bywilma.com
