10 Leather Accessories You Can Make Yourself

Because they're usually the most expensive to buy, but surprisingly doable at home.

1. This tote bag.

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Minimal tools needed, instructions here.

2. A braided leather bracelet.

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Not a gazillion miles from Hermes... Full tutorial here.

3. OR recycle your belt for a bold leather cuff!

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And in this case you could just buy an Hermes belt and you'd be really close. Instructions for potential fashion sacrilege here.

4. This envelope-style clutch bag.

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Clutch bag OR super chic holder for love letters/poems/photos that you actually get printed. See full tutorial here.

5. OR this one.

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See how to make it in a few variations here. I mean you've got more than one outfit that could use a good clutch.

6. Journals and sketchbooks.

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The item we've all been waiting for. So easy to do!

7. A card holder or mini wallet.

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Hopefully if you start carrying just few cards, you'll burn through less cash? Instructions here.

8. This iPhone pouch.

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A little bit fancier, but tools can totally be substituted for easier methods.

9. OR this softer iPhone case.

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Gettin' a little lace and leather up in here.

10. Even furniture can get a little leather love, like this table, recovered in black.

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At the risk of inviting a lot of questions about your sexual preferences, yes, you can leather-ify your home.