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Leather weaving. How to weave bracelets in different ways

Leather bracelets are a fairly universal accessory that has not gone out of fashion for many seasons and does not lose its popularity. It has countless varieties and shapes: flat and voluminous, wicker, with various accessories, with spikes. Leather bracelets symbolize the spirit of freedom and the rejection of all rules, because they are made with your own hands.

We sew leather bracelets with our own hands step by step in the master class

Experienced craftsmen and craftswomen know that when creating bracelets it is very important to choose the right leather material. For each of the patterns for weaving bracelets with your own hands, you need to select the appropriate type of leather material.

So, to create thick, large leather bracelets, it would be correct to give preference to a rough type of leather: saddle or crust. To create men's bracelets, saddle leather is most often used.

For the manufacture of thin, elegant woven leather accessories for women, leatherette is most suitable. This material is softer in texture and is easy to process with needles and hole punches.

Since elegant leather bracelets have become very popular, we offer several detailed descriptions of the manufacturing processes of this accessory.

Let's try to create a leather bracelet decorated with beads. To begin, prepare all the materials necessary for work:

Several pieces of leather cord that will have a length equal to the circumference of your wrist and plus a small margin for forming knots;
Clip or clothespin;
Beads for decoration;
Clasp for your bracelet.

Take your cut laces and secure one side with a clothespin or clamp. Now start stringing decorative beads onto one of the threads. Don't forget to secure them on both sides with knots. Repeat the above steps with all of your laces.

After you complete these manipulations, secure the free ends of the leather threads using the bracelet clasp. Your leather bracelet is now ready to use.

We create leather bracelets for men quickly and easily: the manufacturing process

Men's leather bracelets are distinguished by their simplicity and laconicism compared to women's ones.

We invite you to learn how to weave a simple men's leather bracelet. To work, you will need a piece of leather five centimeters wide and about twenty centimeters long.

Start making the bracelet:

Form the pattern of the product on the back of the leather. The length of the bracelet must be at least nineteen centimeters. Make two slits in the middle, not reaching the edges by 1.5-2 centimeters.
Place the workpiece vertically and, using a washable pencil, number the cords from one to three. Bring the bottom edge of the bracelet between the second and third cords.
Straighten the leather laces as you weave along. Continue weaving in the following order: the first cord with the second, the third with the first, the second with the third.
Bring the bottom of the workpiece forward between the third and second laces.
Place the cords again so that the lines go down to the bottom of the weave in the correct order - first, second, third cord.
Repeat steps two through four. You should end up with a braided look. Give the desired shape to the edges of the bracelet and use an awl to make holes.
To make the fastener, glue several pieces of leather together and leave to dry for a day. After drying, round the edges, make a hole in the middle and smooth out any rough edges with sandpaper.
Thread a thin leather cord through the holes in the bracelet. Pull both edges through the resulting leather nut. Tie the edges of the lace with knots.

This accessory will be a wonderful gift for your man and will be a pleasant and bright addition to his image.

Children love to imitate adults by decorating themselves and wearing their parents' clothes. You can please a little fashionista or fashionista and weave leather bracelets for them with your own hands, which will attract the child with a bright design. Such bracelets can compete in popularity even with well-known bracelets made from rubber bands.

For children's bracelets, it is best to use leather laces in bright and rich colors. Kids will be happy to wear such fun accessories to school and kindergarten.

Video on the topic of the article

At the end of our article about making leather bracelets for women, men and children, we offer you a selection of thematic videos. We hope that it will help you explore the topic we have described in even more depth. Enjoy watching!

In this master class, we have collected the best bracelets that can be made from leather. They will help complement the outfit and create a complete look.

Tools and materials Time: 1-2 hours Difficulty: 4/10

artificial or genuine leather;
buttons, rivets;
hole puncher;
pliers;
scissors;
hammer.

Simple leather bracelet with an unusual shape

This simple master class leather bracelet, which we will show below, is made quite quickly, and the result will exceed all your expectations.

We will need

1) A piece of leather

4) Hammer

Step-by-step master class

Step 1

Cutting out the base for the bracelet

This is the piece of leather we had from the very beginning:

Measuring the width of the wrist

Step 2

Cutting out the base:

Was:

Became:

Before you cut the leather, you should have a good idea of what you want to achieve. We ended up with a base like this:

Step 3

Making notes for buttons

Our base is ready:

Now we apply the blank to the hand and insert a pin in the place where we want to make a button

You need to push the pin deep enough to make a mark on all the layers. Be careful not to puncture your hand.

We pull out the pin, remove the bracelet, lay it out on a flat surface, and insert the pins into the places with holes.

There will be buttons in these places.

Step 4

Preparing buttons and tools

We take our buttons and tools out of the packaging.

To work, we need 4 types of buttons and each of them must have its own attachment

The black circle is needed in order not to damage the surface on which we will place the buttons

A piece of rod will be needed to insert buttons

Step 5

Skin preparation

Now we will make holes for the buttons (if you have a hole punch, then everything will be much faster. Just punch holes in the places with pins)

Pull out the pins

Place a black circle under the hole

We insert a piece of the rod, the sharp end to the skin and hit it with a hammer

This is what the hole should look like:

We do the same on the other side

Step 6

Insert the top part of the button

Tools and materials for insertion:

We put the nozzles on the plastic plate

Ready! The top part is done.

Step 7

Insert the bottom part of the button

Each part of the buttons requires its own tool. For the lower part it is like this:

We put the nozzles on the plate

Now look carefully at the pictures and insert the button in the same way. Don't get confused

Here's what happens:

The bracelet is almost ready

Step 8

Decorating the bracelet

To make the bracelet more interesting, let's add another button.

Place the button at the desired distance (about 1-1.5 cm) and press it against the bracelet to leave a mark

Punch a through hole using a pin

We repeat steps 5 and 6 and get a super cool bracelet

This is how it will look on your hand:

Don't be afraid to get creative with your shape. Experiment!

Leather wrist bracelets for men

Bracelet from an old belt

Sooner or later, a leather belt will wear out. In order not to throw it away, we suggest you make a vintage bracelet.

We will need:

Old leather belt
Hammer
Nail
Scissors
Pencil

How to do:

Wrap the belt around your wrist 3 times
We put a mark on the end after the 3rd time
Trim off excess with scissors
Using a nail and a hammer, make a hole so that the bracelet can be closed with a clasp.

All! Just a few minutes and the bracelet is ready!

But no, here’s another thing, such a bracelet can be made for a girl using her old belt

Creative bracelet with iron clasp

This creative leather bracelet is made quite quickly and is perfect for practicing the first steps in working with leather.

We will need:

Metal clasp (you don’t have to use exactly the same one as ours, any one will do)
Hole puncher
Hammer or button inserter
Rivets
Scissors or breadboard knife
Ruler
Varnish (optional)
Glue (optional)

How to make a leather bracelet for men with an iron clasp?

Step 1

Cut a strip of leather 5 cm larger than the wrist. The width should be 2 cm larger than the fastener. To do this we use a knife or scissors.

Step 2

We bend 2.5 cm of leather on each side (we cut off the excess, so we ended up with a larger fold). You can glue it, or you can leave it as is

Step 3

We wrap the wrist, attach the clasp and put marks on the place where it is attached

Step 4

Punch holes using a hole punch (as a last resort, you can use a knife) and insert rivets, driving them in with a hammer

*The main thing is to choose the required diameter of the rivets so that they are larger than the hole in the fastener

Step 5

We repeat the same thing on the other side.

Step 6

If desired, the bracelet can be varnished

Leather wrist bracelets for women

For arrow lovers, we made this bracelet.

We will need:

Old leather belt (should be thin so that it can be cut with scissors)
Chain
Scissors
Hole puncher

How to make a cute leather bracelet:

1) Cut out 2 rectangles from an old belt

2) Cut out arrows from leather (we didn’t use a template, but you can draw one and cut it out)

3) We make 2 holes on the arrows: one in front, the other in back. To do this we use a hole punch

4) Pull the chain through the holes

5) Wrap the chain around your wrist (if it is long, you can cut it with pliers)

We will need:

Buttons
Button inserts
Hammer
Scissors
Paints

How to make a colorful bracelet with patterns

1-2) Cut out strips of leather 2.5 - 5 cm larger than the circumference of the wrist. Our width is 1.5 cm, you can make any other

3) Apply the first layer of paint in the form of geometric patterns. Let it dry

4) Apply a second coat of paint

This bracelet will be a great gift for your girlfriends! Be sure to do it :)

Bow bracelet

We will need:

Piece of leather 22 x 10 cm
Scissors
Threads
Buttons

How to do:

1) Cut out an oval piece of leather measuring 22 cm x 10 cm (yours may be different, depending on the width of your wrist)

2) Fold the skin in the middle as shown in the picture below

3) Wrap thread around the fold

4) Cut out a small piece of leather, approximately 4 cm x 1 cm

5) Glue a small leather rectangle on top of the threads

6) Using threads, sew buttons on opposite sides of the bracelet

Weaving leather bracelets

Weaving patterns for bracelets

Now we can look at an example of how to weave a leather bracelet:

Bracelet with carabiner

We will need:

Leather or suede tape
Scissors
Pliers
Tool for clamping (not only a specialized one, but a simple clothespin will also work)
2 clamps
2 rings
Carbine

How to do:

1) Cut a piece of tape so that you can wrap your wrist 3-4 times (we cut it 4 times)

2) Cut 2 more pieces of the same length

3) Lay out the laces in a straight line, put on the clip and secure with pliers

4) Using a clamping tool, fix the laces and braid the braid (how to braid is up to you, everyone has their own method. You can see the basic diagrams just above)

5) We wrap our unfinished bracelet around the wrist, you should get 2 turns. We cut off the excess, leaving 1-1.5 cm

6) We put on the clip, as in point 3

7) Using our pliers, we put on the rings. We close one, leave the other ajar

8) We put on the carabiner and close the ring

If you did everything correctly, you will end up with a woven leather bracelet like this.

True, we already have 2 of these on hand :)

Don't be afraid to experiment: make a longer bracelet or make several of them, change the color of the leather or weave.

Several video tutorials on weaving bracelets

Why are these leather bracelets the best?

They are quite simple to implement. It took us more time to write the master class than to do the work itself.

They are durable. Bracelets made according to our MK will be worn for a very long time.

They are unisex. Although we've broken the bracelets down into categories, they're all really unisex. Even men's bracelets can be made from pink leather, then they will become women's :)

Similar materials

Paper is an ideal material for creativity. You can draw on it, make appliqués, and use it to create all kinds of crafts.

Paper bracelets

Jewelry will be no exception. Yes, using just paper, you can easily make a bracelet, necklace, tiara or the whole set at once.

In the 60s, paper decorations were very popular. They were made at home on their own. Below we will look at several examples of how to make a bracelet out of paper.

Different ways

There are many ways to make a paper bracelet.

Idea number 1.

Prepare the following materials:

thick multi-colored A4 paper;
fishing line;
glue;
Ruler and pencil;
a thin plastic or wooden stick (as for sushi).

You can start working.

Ready. A simple way to make a paper bracelet with your own hands.

Idea number 2.

Using this method, even a five-year-old child can make a bracelet for himself. Although for the first time it is better to do it with him.

You will need:

three multi-colored thick sheets of paper;
scissors;
glue.

It is necessary to cut three multi-colored strips of the same length. Now carefully braid them into a braid. In this case, it is advisable to glue the strips with each bend. But use a little glue so that the paper doesn't get wet.

This was the second way to make a paper bracelet. As you can see, it turns out to be a very simple but beautiful bracelet.

Idea number 3.

Egyptus Bracelet

You can also make an Egyptian bracelet from the cartoon of the same name.

To do this, you will need thick but flexible golden paper, glue, 3 large blue beads, 1 blue bead, and a blue felt-tip pen.

Cut a sheet of paper crosswise, attach it to your wrist and glue the ends together, cut off the unnecessary part.
Using a felt-tip pen, draw the eye of Horus.
Glue a blue bead in the center of the eye, blue beads on the bottom and sides.

The fabulous decoration is ready. Now you know how to make an Egyptus bracelet out of paper. This will be very relevant for little fans of the cartoon or for those interested in Egyptian themes.

Positive aspects of creativity

These are the easiest ways to make paper decorations. Show them to your child and he will be delighted. Girls will especially enjoy this process. After all, in the same way they can make additions to the bracelet - beads or a necklace.

As for boys, the same Egyptian bracelet will suit them perfectly and will give them the opportunity to imagine themselves as the last pharaoh of Egypt.

This will perfectly develop their spatial thinking and creative skills. Weaving bracelets will help little children develop fine motor skills and finger dexterity.

You can also experiment with design and translate all your ideas into creativity. The main thing is not to be afraid to fantasize.

The creation of leather bracelets is reminiscent of something primitive - of the times when the first people invented jewelry. Nowadays such jewelry is at the peak of popularity, symbolizing freedom and non-recognition of rules.

Try making your own leather bracelets to embrace fashion trends.

Selection of materials

Craftsmen who make their own leather bracelets know that each craft pattern requires a certain type of material.

For example, if you want to create wide symmetrical or asymmetrical bracelets with a minimum of decoration, you will need thick, rough leather - saddle and crust. Most often, men's bracelets are made from saddle cloth.

If you need thin woven bracelets and baubles, choose soft leather ribbons, like suede or yuft - they bend and stitch well.

Make a wide blank, which you will decorate with many ribbons and stones, from leatherette - it is soft and can be easily processed with needles and hole punches. In addition, leatherette is much cheaper than natural material.

Women's bracelets

In the last few years, world-famous designers have introduced the fashion for leather bracelets. People lined up in jewelry stores to buy Chan Lu leather bracelets with natural stones, nuts and rivets.

But handmade jewelry is in no way inferior to the originals! Try it, it's very simple.

Leather bracelet with beads

The jewelry consists of several suede threads, bracelet clasps with flat clips, and beads with holes large enough to fit your laces through.

Prepare the required number of lace cuts, equal in length to the size of your wrist + reserve for knots.

Secure one side of the laces with the clasp clip.

Start stringing beads onto one of the threads with your own hands, securing them on both sides with knots. Do the same with all the other threads.

Once the process is complete, secure the loose ends of the laces with the clip of another fastener.

Your bracelet is ready! To vary the appearance of your jewelry, use several types of beads, alternating them on a thread or putting each new type on a new cord.

Braided bracelet with chain

These leather bracelets can not only be worn with casual wear but can also be worn at formal events due to their sparkling appearance. Bead bracelets are woven in a similar way, which are also universal to wear.

In the process you will need bracelet clasps with ring fasteners, 1 long piece of suede ribbon and 1 thin gold chain.

Thread the ribbon and chain through the ring of the first part of the clasp. Arrange them so that you have 2 side leather laces and a double chain in the middle.

Start braiding a regular three-strand braid with your own hands.

After completing the weaving, secure the bracelet parts in the ring of the second clasp.

Now you can put on your leather bracelet. You can thicken such bracelets by fastening together several similar weaves at once.

To learn how to weave popular Chan Lu leather bracelets with your own hands, check out the following video tutorial.

When creating such bracelets with your own hands, round or faceted natural stones are used. They can easily be replaced with cheaper plastic beads that look similar to turquoise, coral or pearls.

All women's leather bracelets can be worn with sports, casual, safari and marine styles, that is, with clothes for nature, walking and relaxation in neutral tones, similar to the color of the leather on the bracelet.

Bracelets for men

Men's leather bracelets are distinguished by their simplicity and laconicism compared to women's ones. Often the maximum decoration of such jewelry is rivets, spikes or types of weaving.

Now you will try to make a woven leather bracelet for men with your own hands. While working, you will need a piece of leather 5 centimeters wide and about 20 centimeters long.

Draw the pattern of the product on the back of the leather. The length of the bracelet must be at least 19 centimeters. Make 2 cuts in the middle, not reaching the edges by 1.5-2 centimeters.

Place the workpiece vertically and mentally or using an erasable pencil, number the cords from one to three. Bring the bottom edge of the bracelet between 2 and 3 cords.

Straighten the cords as you weave. Continue weaving in the following order: the first cord with the second, the third with the first, the second with the third.

Bring the bottom of the workpiece forward between the third and second cords with your hands.

Adjust the cords again so that the lines go down to the bottom of the workpiece in the correct order - first, second, third cord.

Repeat steps two through four. You should now have a finished braid.

Give the desired shape to the edges of the bracelet and use an awl to make holes.

Set the bracelet aside. To make the fastener, glue several pieces of leather together and leave to dry for a day. When the workpiece is dry, round the edges, make a hole in the middle and smooth out the unevenness with sandpaper.

Thread a thin leather cord through the holes in the bracelet. Pull both edges through the resulting leather nut. Tie the edges of the lace with knots.

Weaving is quite simple to perform, so you can master it the first time.

The decoration will be a welcome gift for your man. These bracelets will fit perfectly into a casual street style. High-quality work will suit even classic-style suits if you are heading to an informal meeting. But at a special event it is better to appear without a bracelet.

Children's bracelets

Children love to imitate adults by decorating themselves and wearing their parents' clothes. Make your own leather bracelets for a little fashionista or fashionista that will attract your child with their bright design. Such bracelets can compete in popularity even with well-known bracelets made of rubber bands.

You will need a long thin leather cord and bright floss threads. This decoration is universal - depending on the colors of thread you choose, it can be given to both girls and boys.

Wrap the bracelet loosely around your wrist 2 times and add allowance for tying. Cut to the measured length.

Secure the cord with tape. At a distance of approximately 5 centimeters, drop some glue and attach the first color of floss. Start wrapping the thread tightly around the cord until you reach the distance you need. Place a drop of glue again and secure this thread.

Start wrapping the bracelet with a thread of a different color. Continue alternating colors until you have braided about 2 inches of the bracelet. Secure the last color of floss using a needle and glue.

Tie the remaining part of the cord in a knot around the other side. The knot should be strong, but the cord should pass through it freely.

Repeat the previous steps on the other side of the cord and tie the cord again.

To make it easier for you to make strong knots on a leather thread, wet it with warm water and remember well to soften it and give it elasticity.

Kids can easily wear such jewelry to kindergarten, school or for a walk. And thanks to the bright design, the bracelets will suit any everyday children's clothing. But it’s better not to wear them with elegant dresses and formal suits.

DIY leather bracelets are another type of jewelry that occupies a popular position in modern women's and men's fashion. Let's talk about examples and ideas of such bracelets today. In the master class we will assemble a stylish bracelet from thin leather cords and decorative connecting rings.

Leather bracelets are very diverse in their assembly. Craftsmen use both thin and dense leather in their work; leather cords; stripes; flaps, etc. Leather elements can play a major role in decoration, acting as the only base or some separate decorative fragment decorated with beads, beads or pendants. Let's look at a few examples of leather bracelets.

Leather bracelets in the form of one or more stripes or cords, decorated with a decorative lock, separator beads or pendant:

Braided bracelets made of leather cords, decorated with beads.

Leather bracelets with printed or embossed inscriptions or patterns.

Curly bracelets made of leather, using cutting.

Men's leather bracelets decorated with studded beads or metal links.

Leather bracelets decorated with embroidery.

Voluminous leather bracelets with a textured texture, decorated with elements of jewelry fittings.

Bracelets made of thin leather in the form of a gathered accordion.

Bracelet made of thick leather, with a decorative three-dimensional element in the form of a leather flower, with a toning effect.

Leather bracelet on a metal blank.

Master class on a bracelet made of leather cords and decorative connecting rings.

Accessories:

Leather cord 1 meter

End caps pcs

Decorative connecting rings 3 pcs

Carabiner lock 1 piece

Small connecting rings 2pcs

Tools: Scissors, pliers.

Assembly:

We cut 6 leather cords, place them in the end clamp and clamp the end teeth with pliers. For reliability, before clamping, you can apply a few drops of glue to the end cap.

We lay out the cords on the desktop as shown in the photo below. We retreat approximately 5 cm from the edge of the bracelet. We draw a decorative ring into the central two cords.

Under the ring, we place side cords on the central cords, as if braiding a simple braid, and then bring the central two cords back up so that they are on top of the decorative ring.