Warning, this is one of those do it yourself tutorials that is so simple and genius, it’ll make you wonder, why didn’t I think of that? The leather harness trend is definitely for the bold and brave. If you’re eager to get started, first assemble your materials, which include a piece of leather, a package of o-rings and a pair of fabric scissors.
- Start by cutting out four strips of leather, identical in length.
- Lay the strips flat in the desired shape, and then get ready to attach the matching zipper. This tutorial features two rows of leather strips and a v neck harness strap which attaches via o-ring at the chest.
- Next, you’ll want to stitch the leather strips to the zipper. Reinforce the stitches on the opposite end and sew close.
- Fold over a small amount of leather fabric through the O-ring and sew together.
The end result is totally lust-worthy and on-trend. Street style bloggers often layer a leather harness over a long sleeve top or causal tee during the winter. For other unique ways to wear it, pair with a floaty high-low dress for a perfect contrast of tough and feminine. Or, craft leg harnesses and wear them with shorts or a pencil skirt for a futuristic take. When it comes to warmer temps, style with a cropped top and high waist shorts for a perfect laid-back festival outfit. If you’re feeling extra fierce, put all eyes on you and sport with a lace bandeau for an eye-catching look.
Not only will you look chic as can be, you’ll save your wallet from buying a manufactured leather harness with a hefty price tag. All you need to do is find a harness style that you like and get crafty! When it comes to faux leather fabric options, look towards our wide array of options available at MJTrends.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The tip about reinforcing stitches on the opposite end is important, especially since harnesses take a lot of tension when worn over thicker winter layers.
Pairing it with a floaty high-low dress is genius, I never thought of mixing something that edgy with a softer silhouette like that.
Using a zipper as the base for stitching the leather strips is clever, it feels like it would keep everything aligned and make the final piece more durable.
I’m really into the idea of making leg harnesses from the same method, especially styled with a pencil skirt for that slightly futuristic vibe mentioned.
The V-neck harness detail with the chest O-ring is such a nice touch, it gives structure without looking bulky when layered over a long sleeve top.
Cutting identical strips always trips me up, so I appreciate the emphasis on keeping lengths even before attaching the zipper, that’s where things usually go wrong for me.
Saving money compared to buying a pre-made harness is a huge plus, especially since faux leather options at MJTrends come in so many finishes to experiment with.
Folding the leather through the O-ring before sewing seems simple but is probably the key to getting that clean, professional-looking finish.
The festival outfit suggestion with a cropped top and high-waisted shorts feels very wearable, not just editorial, which makes me more likely to try this.
I like how the tutorial breaks it down to just four strips, O-rings, and a zipper, which makes it feel way less intimidating than most harness guides I’ve seen.