How to Make a Braided Leather Bracelet
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The best part of this leather bracelet project is that you can personalize and customize your bracelet however you want. You can leave the veg tan leather undyed for a natural look that will patina with use. Or try a fun leather dyeing technique to create a colorful and vibrant two-tone bracelet. You can also sew two rows of stitches for an added detail. Or skip the stitching and keep this a no-sew leather project. The choice is yours!
Corbin shows you how to measure your wrist, then apply a formula for a well-fitting bracelet with just the right amount of slack. The snap closure makes it easy to put on and take off. You’ll have a cool leather bracelet in just 10 minutes. Once you get the technique down, make a set for family and friends. Or sell them at your local craft market. You’ll have a lot of fun using up your leather scraps with these unique and beginner-friendly bracelets.
We’d love to see the bracelets you design and make. Post photos of your bracelets on your favorite social media platform and tag #Sailrite so we can check them out!
And if you’re looking for more easy leather DIYs, check out our Leather Projects page. It’s a constantly growing library of beginner tutorials and more advanced leather projects. Learn how to make a simple no-sew leather wallet, a beautiful leather tote bag, a handy tool belt and more.
If you’re a new leather crafter and need some help getting started, check out our Beginner’s Guide to Leather Craft series. This five-part series breaks down everything you need to know to get started in leatherwork into easy, digestible episodes.