I didn't get around to laser cutting the bracelets before my first gift exchange, so I cut 5 of them by hand. I did 5 in under 2 hours (while watching TV). So you can tell that these things are easy to make! There are only 4 days left until Christmas, but that's more than enough time to head to your local leather shop & make matching leather bracelets for all of your girlfriends (and their pets).
• S U P P L I E S •
- 2-4oz leather or industrial felt
- pattern piece
- 1/2 inch buckle
- scissors
- hole punch
- hammer
- needle
- coarse thread or sinew
- packing tape
• I N S T R U C T I O N S •
Print & cut out and assemble the pattern (see the download button below).
Lay pattern flat on a piece of leather or felt. Tape pattern down with packing tape or equivalent. Punch holes, THEN cut out outline.
Thread the flat end through the buckle. Insert the oblong hole through the filange of the buckle. Sew the end onto the buckle with your needle & thread, tying a square knot to secure ends.
Wrap around your wrist twice & buckle!
If you're a pet owner or have a friend who is, these bracelets could double as a cat/dog collar. Just add a D-ring & a doggie tag! Also, if you'd like to win one of the lasered bracelets, click here.
Wasn't that easy? Click the download button below to download a printable version of the instructions, supplies & the pattern.
Thread the flat end through the buckle. Insert the oblong hole through the filange of the buckle. Sew the end onto the buckle with your needle & thread, tying a square knot to secure ends.
Wrap around your wrist twice & buckle!
