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how to make a leather tote

May 19, 2015

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Take an already simple project and make it even simpler-  this DIY leather tote with uses a belt as the buckle. Sew one up in less than 30 minutes.Unlined leather totes are already on the easy end of the sewing spectrum. Add a belt as the handle and this project becomes the easiest sew ever.

Take an already simple project and make it even simpler-  this DIY leather tote with uses a belt as the buckle. Sew one up in less than 30 minutes.

I can’t really think of someone who doesn’t need one of these leather totes as a present. Seriously. No one.

Take an already simple project and make it even simpler- this DIY leather tote with uses a belt as the buckle. Sew one up in less than 30 minutes.To make one, cut-

2 leather rectangles 15.5″ x 11.5″

2 leather rectangles 15.5″ x 5.5″

1 leather rectangle 11.5″ x 5.5″

2 leather rectangles 3″ x 2.5″

Take an already simple project and make it even simpler-  this DIY leather tote with uses a belt as the buckle. Sew one up in less than 30 minutes.

Cut a belt in half. Sew the belt halves onto the center top edge of the side panels. Sew rectangles of leather to cover the belt on each panel. Placing the wrong sides together, sew each side panel to a main panel, making a bottomless box. Leave 1/2″ empty at the bottom of each line of stitching. With the tote inside out, match up the bottom piece with each side of the bottomless box (right sides facing each other). When the corners are matched up, sew around the perimeter of the bottom of the tote.

Take an already simple project and make it even simpler-  this DIY leather tote with uses a belt as the buckle. Sew one up in less than 30 minutes.Done! Truly, the easiest ever leather tote.

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  1. liz says

    May 19, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    what needle/thread/foot do you use?
    when u used a heavy duty needle and upholstry thread it still didnt work….
    but i read somewhere you need a teflon foot?

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    • Tanya says

      May 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      Yes I would definitely suggest a Teflon foot if you’re going to be sewing a lot of leather otherwise you should be fine with a piece of invisible sticky tape under your usual foot. Good luck!

      Reply
    • Kirstin says

      May 20, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      Hey Liz! I use a leather needle, but don’t change out my foot. I love Tanya’s recommendation to either put tape on your foot or get a Teflon foot. 😉

      Reply
  2. Arlene Tammaro says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    What thickness is best to make your leather tote?

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    • Kirstin says

      November 11, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Hey Arlene, I haven’t ever ordered leather based on thickness, so I don’t know what to recommend. I will say, I ordered this from the Leather Hide Store and it seemed to be a standard weight/thickness. Sorry that’s not more helpful!

      Reply

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