DIY Leather Bead Necklace Tutorial

BY admin on January 2, 2016

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As any craft-loving do-it-yourself fanatic might know, it’s easy to accumulate piles of leftover fabric. Instead of throwing them out, upcycle scraps of faux leather fabric for cool do it yourself tutorials. DeliaCreates came up with a clever idea, using her leather scrap fabric to create an on-trend leather bead necklace.

Gather your scraps of leather, a pair of scissors, matching thread, a sewing needle that’s durable enough for working with leather, and a necklace chain of your desired length.
For starters, think about your overall design. If you want to follow the tutorial, work on cutting out circles for a beaded look, or diamonds for a more geometric style.
Fold the beads in half and sew together with a 3/8 to 1/2 inch seam allowance. If you want to have a clean edge, make the stitch 3 mm or 3.5 mm.
Back stitch at the beginning and then stop. Repeat for each bead and then thread them through the necklace chain. Voila, you’re all set.

Who knew that incorporating a few pieces of leather scraps could be totally chic? Create a monotone colored necklace in black or brown, or add a pop of color by alternating different hues. You can even change the overall bead design for added texture and variety. Nab some faux leather fabric and a necklace jewelry kit to create a few of these OMG-worthy—and wallet-saving—edgy beaded necklaces.

Written by Jade Nicolette