Leather Key Bell Tutorial and Pattern - Deco Cuir

TUTORIAL AND SEWING PATTERN FOR A LEATHER KEY BELL

Do your keys disappear to the bottom of your bag and scratch everything in their path? Thanks to this tutorial, sew your own key bell in leather that is both practical and elegant.

This paper tutorial explains all the steps to make a clever leather key bell: a step-by-step tutorial illustrated with photos, QR codes linking to explanatory videos, and the pattern ready to cut out or photocopy directly on the back.

Designed for beginner creators, this simple project will allow you to make your own DIY key bell. A great way to get started with leatherwork or to offer a unique and personalized creation.

This key bell can be sewn by hand or with a sewing machine.

Final dimensions:
- Height: 15 cm
- Length: 7 cm
- Width: 1.5 cm

Materials needed (not included):
- 1 piece of leather 15 x 20 cm - Medium-soft to medium-firm - Thickness between 1 and 1.4 mm
- 50 cm of round leather lace Ø 2 mm
- 1 round keyring ring Ø 18 mm
- 1 Chicago screw (3 mm center distance) or 1 T3 rivet
- 1 cutter or a pair of scissors
- 1 round punch Ø 4 mm
- 1 mallet

For machine sewing:
- 1 spool of polyester thread n°40 (Ø 0.36 mm)
- Leather needle n°90 - 100
- Teflon foot

For hand sewing:
- 1 card of 8m of MeiSi super fine M50 waxed linen thread - 0.55 mm
- 1 ROUND punching tool - Ø 1 mm
- 2 saddler's needles - round tip - Size 1/0 - Ø 1.1 mm

Designed in France by Deco Cuir
Deco Cuir creation - Private use only. Any reproduction or commercialization of the pattern, even partial, is strictly prohibited.