MATERIALS NEEDED
- Leather scraps - Soft - Between 1 and 1.5 mm thick
- 1 piece of polyester wadding foam
- 1 snap hook or keyring ring
- A spool of polyester thread
- A utility knife
- Contact adhesive for leather
FULL TUTORIAL VIDEO:
1. Trace the pattern
Download and print the Leather Deco pattern or the shape of your choice. Create a letter template directly in Word and print it.
Once printed and cut out, trace the outline of the pattern twice on the grain side with a silver pen. Be careful, for the second piece, mirror the shape compared to the first.
2. Mark the leather
Mark the leather with an awl at the corners to transfer the shape to the flesh side and facilitate subsequent cutting.
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3. Cut out the letter
Roughly cut around the two patterns with scissors. Also cut a small strip to attach a snap hook later.
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4. Glue the elements
Apply contact adhesive to the back of the strip and the back of the shapes, then let it dry.
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5. Stuff with wadding
Cut the wadding into three pieces for the three lines of the A, then shape it by rolling it in the palm of your hand.
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Place the wadding on the back of one of the two pieces, taking the shape into account. Then glue the second piece over the wadding and the leather to form the charm. Place the strip where desired.
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6. Machine sewing
Using a machine, sew all around the previously marked shape.
7. Cut off the excess
Using a pair of scissors or a utility knife, cut out the final shape.
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OPTION:
For a neater finish, it is recommended to work the edges. Apply a thin layer of edge filler and edge finish using an awl.
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You're done!
You can personalize your charms with any pattern. You will find other charm patterns on this blog.
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