20 unique ideas that can be made from leftover skin

Small pieces of leather that remain from needlework or from used products can be given a second life. They will make excellent accessories for the home or for yourself personally. Then there are 20 amazing ideas with photos and step-by-step descriptions of how to bring them to life.

Handles for drawers and furniture

To create such unusual handles for drawers and furniture doors, you need to use dense, rather thick leather, the width of which is at least 2-3 mm. Cut strips of any width and desired length. It is better to cut with a knife on a special solid and even surface in a ruler.

It is better to fasten leather to furniture on self-tapping screws. The edges of the strips can be trimmed evenly, diagonally or with a flag.

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Pens for boxes

Any wooden boxes for storing items can be equipped with leather handles. To do this, you also need to cut strips of any desired length and attach them to the box on the screws.

Straps for the bag

Handles on bags usually wear out faster. They can be replaced with new ones. Such homemade straps are good for both leather and rag bags. These are simple strips that attach to the bag with carabiners or rivets. You can make stylized holes on the strap using a special hole punch.

Cup holder-cover to the bank

This element will turn an ordinary glass jar into a stylish mug. To create a cup holder you need:

  1. Cut a strip of leather with a height equal to the central part of the can, and a length equal to its girth.
  2. Cut a thin strip for the handle of the can with a width of a couple of centimeters and a length of 20-25 cm. Close it into a circle and fix it with a cloth with rivets. It will be a pen.
  3. Cut a rectangle for fixing the handle to the main part, round the edges. Using a leather cord, attach it to one side of the main part, lay the handle, and attach it crosswise to the other side of the main part.

The cup holder is ready. You need to put it on a jar. If it is made exactly in size, it will not jump off. For reliability, you can fasten the jar with a cover with a special glue suitable for glass and leather.

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Tray Handles

You can make a beautiful wooden tray with leather handles. To do this, the leather strips are attached from the end of the tray to the rivets. There may be several options for the mounting location.

Leather fasteners for wall hangers and racks

Stylish shelving can be created using leftover leather for fasteners. Stripes of leather can be attached to the wall of the beam or bars that form hangers, racks or hooks.

Magazine shelf under the table

With the help of wooden blocks and strips of leather, you can make stylish hanging shelves for magazines.

Organization of bottle storage

The remnants of leather, closed in rings of different diameters, can be adapted for storing bottles.

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Webbing for decorative pillows

If you sew the straps of leather strips to the pillowcases of decorative pillows, then this will emphasize the decor, add style.In addition, it is so convenient to carry and store pillows.

Stylish bracelet

You can make a bracelet from a strip of leather by locking it into a ring with a rivet or button. You can not use any fastening, but make cuts along the edges of the strip. On the left, cut across from one edge to the middle, and on the right - from the other edge, and fasten the bracelet around the wrist, simply inserting the ends into the grooves.

The bow tie

The butterfly to the suit or shirt can be made of thin leather. For this:

  • cut a rectangle, round the edges - we get the main part;
  • cut a small thin rectangle for a jumper;
  • fold the main part carefully with an accordion and connect the jumper in the middle.

Parts can be attached to skin glue or stitched with thread, leather cord.

Leather finger ring

If you cut out a figuratively small strip of skin, making on the one hand an imitation of the head of a chick, and on the other - its tail, then you can get a ring on your finger. In order for it to be mounted on the hand, 2 cuts should be made on one side and the other edge of the strip should be threaded through them.

Gloves or mitts

From small strips, you can hide the part to gloves or mittens.

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Headphone holder

The leather strip on the button around the edges is an excellent holder, thanks to which accurate storage of wired headphones is ensured.

Keychain Carabiner

To create it, you need a thin and not very long strip of skin and a small button.

Rug or table napkin made of leather strips

To create a rug or napkin on a leather table, you need to prepare the base.

A canvas or any mesh will do. The skin should be cut into strips and weaved them into the canvas. You can use the skin of one or different colors.

Case for storing needles and all kinds of little things

Small leather pencil cases for storing needles or other small items can come from small pieces of leather. And making them is pretty simple.

Flower for the decor of leftover skin

Small residues of leather can be used to create beautiful flowers that are suitable for decorating bags, clothes or shoes.

Small piece bracelet

Very small scraps of leather can be used to create a bracelet. Of these, you need to make small circles with a hole punch and string it on an elastic band or thread.

Pieces cosmetic bag

For those who know how to sew, you can use the idea to create cosmetic bags with separation from pieces of leather.

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