‘Tis the season for do it yourself projects which are just in time for the holidays. Zoe Larkins put together an amazing tutorial for how to make a leather brooch for crafty blog Mollie Makes. The pin decoration is adorable and a perfect way to jazz up bland sweaters and winter coats. Be sure to check out our selection faux leather available here at MJTrends.
- Gather your materials, which includes colorful patches of leather, a pair of scissors, a leather hole punch, fabric glue, matching thread, a leather needle, about 6 centimeters of 3 mm ribbon, four star sequins and a brooch back.
- Take your leather fabric and cut out the shapes using the provided template.
- Then, you’ll want to use the hole punch to create a clean scalloped edge.
- Glue the white scalloped piece on top of the blue leather. The blue color should show through the lace holes in the frame shape. Use the red colored thread to sew a stitch around the inner edge.
- Next, take the red ribbon and glue to the suede side of the mittens.
- Create a loop with the mittens and center them in the middle of the circle, then glue into place.
- Use the white thread to stitch all around the edges. You can use this time to add subtle details like snowflakes onto the mittens.
- Next, use the gold thread to sew on the gold star sequins to the background for added effect.
- Take the red leather oval piece and stitch on the brooch backing.
- For the last step, glue the front and back pieces together, and you’re all set.
- Use the white thread to stitch along the edge for a finishing touch.
The final result is charming, the perfect handmade gift for a special someone this season. Share a little holiday cheer and get inspired to craft a faux leather brooch or ornament piece this winter.
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That tip about gluing the front and back before doing the final white edge stitching seems important for keeping everything aligned neatly.
The mitten loop centered on the circle is such a cute focal point, it makes the brooch feel very seasonal without being over the top.
The step where you stitch snowflake details onto the mittens is my favorite, it adds a personal touch that makes each brooch feel unique.
I like how the tutorial mixes glue and stitching, it feels beginner-friendly while still giving a finished look that isn’t sloppy.
Cutting shapes from a template probably saves a lot of frustration, especially when working with thicker materials like leather.
I like how the scalloped edge is made with a hole punch instead of scissors, it seems like a simple trick that makes the brooch look much more polished.
The idea of jazzing up plain winter coats with something handmade like this is really appealing, especially since it doesn’t look too bulky.
I appreciate that the materials list is so specific, down to the 6 centimeters of ribbon and 3 mm width, it makes it easier to replicate without guessing.
Using the red thread around the inner edge really ties the mitten theme together, especially with the added ribbon loop detail in the center.
I didn’t realize faux leather could be used for something this delicate, especially with all the stitching and layering involved in the brooch.
The combination of blue leather showing through the white scalloped layer is a nice detail, it gives the piece that lace-like effect without being overly complicated.
The use of a brooch back on a red leather oval is a smart way to keep the structure sturdy while still matching the overall design.
This would make a thoughtful handmade gift, especially since you can customize the colors of the leather patches and thread easily.
It’s clever to use gold thread with the star sequins, that small detail probably adds a lot of sparkle without overwhelming the design.