How to Make a Braided Leather Bracelet

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Ready for a quick and easy DIY project with leather? Braided leather bracelets are fun to make and require only a handful of basic tools and supplies. Plus, they’re a great way to use up your leather scraps. They make great gifts for men, women and kids. Grab your leather supplies and let’s get started!
Materials List:
  • Natural Vegetable Tanned Leather Panels 4 to 5 oz. #124868
  • Natural Vegetable Tanned Leather Panels 5 to 6 oz. #124869
  • Leather Scraps #126364
  • Sailrite® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Set (Nickel-Plated Brass) #999001
  • Tokonole Burnishing Gum Clear 4 oz. #126497
Tools List:
  • Sailrite® Flat Head Leather Utility Knife #122558
  • Sailrite® Scratch Awl #123270
  • Sailrite® Bakelite Mallet 15 oz. #123308
  • Sailrite® Rotary Hole Punch #123273
  • Metal Ruler 12" x 1-1/8" #123098
  • Sailrite® Heavy Duty Round Strap End Punch 1/2" #126503
  • Sailrite® Adjustable Leather Wing Divider #124919
  • Sailrite® Snap Fastener Deluxe Installation Tool #100949
  • Barry King #0 Grooved Edger #122993

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!

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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.

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