It’s time for another leather keychain DIY! This time, we’re getting fancy and stitching together leather shapes to carry our keys around in style. I recently went to my favorite leather shop and picked up some new goodies, so I couldn’t resist trying some of it out on these little beauties.
Materials
- leather or faux leather
- key ring
- scissors
- needle and thread
- batting
- pen
- computer and printer
- downloadable template
Make Time: 40 Minutes
Print out the downloadable template. Decide which shape you’d like to make, and cut the shape from the paper. Trace the shape twice on the back of your leather.ย Cut out the shapes, along with a strip of leather approximately 1/4″ x 2″.
With wrong sides facing, begin sewing the two shapes together. Enter the needle through one wrong side so that the knot in the thread will be hidden. From there, begin making tiny, neat stitches along the edges of the two pieces. At the halfway point, fold the extra strip of leather in half to form a loop, sandwich it between the two shapes, and sew it down across the edge.
Continue sewing until you’ve almost reached your starting point. Stuff the leather with a bit of batting, until it’s sufficiently puffy.
Continue sewing to meet your first stitch. Tie a hidden knot on the wrong side of the leather piece, in the same place the first hidden knot is. Snip the ends of the thread.
Insert the leather loop through a keyring.
You’re all set! I love these — the geometric shapes are so fun (and there’s a heart and a circle on the template sheet as well). They’d make great little party favors, or just fun everyday gifts. Can’t wait to use mine! xoxo
Very pretty.. I think I’ll try this, maybe with some neon accent thread.. ๐
Fab idea!
So fun! Love the bold color choices. Very cool.
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So cute! I can’t wait to try this out, I love the little diamond!
The diamond’s definitely my fave. ๐
Must make these asap. Love them all. Such a cool idea Chelsea.
Thanks Britt!
Love this! I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a while now. Thank you for sharing!
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how cute and simple, love it!
I LOVE YOUR BLOG! Can i ask, what lighting equipment do you use to take all your wonderful blog photos? I am starting up a blog and my photos are not on the same level in the least bit
Hi Jami, thanks for your comment! I actually shoot pretty much exclusively in natural light. I make sure to shoot by a window when the light is nice and full. Also, I shoot on a Canon 60D with manual settings so that I can really control what the photos look like — I like them pretty bright. Keep at it! I’ve learned so much over the years just experimenting with photos for the blog. xo
I love it! I’ve lost my keys with all keychains, so I’m going to make some of these! Thanks fo sharing it!
Love this DIY! ๐ You can experiment with so many shapes and colours with this! I made a similar leather key chain/charm here: http://knickerelasticfantastic.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/diy-fantastic-leather-swallow-bag-charm.html?m=1 in the shape of a swallow! Great minds eh?!!! ๐
Marian x
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The gems are a really cute shape! Perfect use for the scraps of fabric I have around the house!
I have an old leather fanny pack that I’ve been looking for ideas for how to use the small bits of leather. Thank you for the inspiration!
I just did this and its amazing!! it’s a little time consuming, but worth it
For any one who wants to do it I got my strips of leather on Amazon for super cheap
Claire, that’s awesome! Would love to see a photo! Feel free to send one to [email protected] or post on social with #thelovelysquad so we can check it out!