DIY Leather Straps Bag
Looking for a way to update your old bag? Check out this easy DIY bag hack that uses leather straps!
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Scissors
- Leather hole punch
Ingredients
- 1 tote bag
- 1 leather strap
- 1 small rivet starter kit
Instructions
- Cut the existing straps off your bag as close to the trim as you can.
- Measure and cut two 22" leather pieces to use as straps.The width is up to you as far as comfort, ours are cut a 1/2" thick.
- Once you have the desired placement of your straps, use the leather hole puncher to punch through the straps and tote bag.You can make holes for two rivets on each side for added support, but it’s up to you.
- Insert the rivets in the holes you previously made according to the instructions on your kit.
- Optional: If you want to make a closure strap, measure and cut a piece of leather that is 1" wider than the desired width of your closure strap, and insert a rivet on each side.This way it’s snug enough to keep the strap closed.
- Cut a piece of leather that’s about 6- 7" long to use as a strap (making sure it’s long enough to safely rest where you placed the enclosure piece).
- Make sure the leather is facing the wrong side up, and use a rivet to attach the leather strap.
- Fold the strap over and under the enclosure, and you’re finished!