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Organization Idea: Leather Hide Storage Straps

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What if you could make a fun project and take the stress out of organizing your leather hides at the same time? You can! In this blog, we’ll show you how to DIY a leather storage strap with just a handful of materials that you already have in your workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned leatherworking pro or you’re just getting into the craft, you’ll love how quick this leather project is to make — and how easy it makes your workshop cleanup.
Materials List:
  • Leather Scraps – #126364
  • Rectangle Rings 1" Nickel – #122540
  • Adhesive Backed Nylon Hook Black – #102490
  • Adhesive Backed Nylon Loop Black – #102491
  • Fiebing’s Leather Balm With Atom Wax Neutral 4 oz. – #123841
  • Fiebing’s Pure Neatsfoot Oil 16 oz. – #123802
  • Fiebing’s Leather Edge Kote® Mahogany 4 oz. – #123781
  • SewReady™ Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) – #122065
Tools List:
  • Sailrite® Leather Strap Cutter – #123268
  • Sailrite® Leather Edge Dye Pen & Container Set – #123316
  • Sailrite® Multi-Size Leather Slicker – #123330
  • Sailrite® Flat Head Leather Utility Knife – #122558
  • Sailrite® Adjustable Leather Wing Divider – #124919
  • Kai Professional Stainless Steel 9" Scissors – #125662
  • Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) – #400600
  • Smooth Leather Foot Set for Sailrite® Fabricator® – #400212
  • Sailrite® Alphabet & Number Stamp Set 1/4" (6mm) – #123971
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In addition to helping you figure out how to store leather hides, this project will also help you declutter your workshop by using up leather scraps. You can use large and small scraps alike to make straps of different lengths, thanks to the simple measurement formula we give you in the video. Whether you need to store thick leathers with a firm temper or light leathers with excellent flexibility, you can turn veg tan leather scraps into a custom storage solution that will serve your needs.

An optional step that we highly recommend is using stamps to label each strap with the material you will store with it. That way, you know at a glance what you have — no rummaging or measuring required. This is especially helpful for materials that look very similar, such as 3-4 oz. and 4-5 oz. veg tan leather. We labeled our straps with the leather type and weight, but you can use whatever information will help you find the leather you need right when you need it.

The best thing about these heavy-duty straps (other than how easy they are to make) is how versatile they are. You don’t just have to use them for leather hides. They’re also great for taming loose rolls of fabric. Outside of your workshop, use them for blankets, sleeping bags, wrapping paper rolls and more. Watch the video now to find out how this scrap leather project can help transform any cluttered space into an organized paradise!

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