60+ Leather Sewing Projects

This easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial lets you use trendy colorblocking techniques to make a standout bag that's perfect for any time of year. This easy purse tutorial is an excellent choice if you're new to working with leather, and it's simple enough for sewing beginners.

This bag is handy and durable enough to become your go-to bag for your daily errands, but it's fashionable enough to take with you on lunch dates or to a night on the town. The champagne-colored leather adds a luxe feel to the sweet fabric stripes.

This DIY bag tutorial is the perfect way to add a touch of class to any outfit, from jeans and a tee to a cute maxi dress. This incredibly easy handbag tutorial can be made with real leather or pleather, and it's a wonderful scrap buster idea.

If you love sewing with leather, this funky and fun little clutch is the project for you. With this easy free purse pattern, you can create a super-cute leather clutch with a statement button that's great for a night out.

This DIY leather bag is trendy and chic, but also versatile and practical. It's the perfect size to carry a laptop, books, and many other essentials while you're on the go.

Learn how to sew a bag that holds more than just your cosmetic mirror and lip gloss! Made from faux leather and canvas, you can rely on strong support from this DIY caddy.

Create a super chic (and super cheap!) accessory that looks good in any wardrobe. From your favorite cocktail bar to the movies to concerts, this edgy pattern is a stunning addition to your nightlife getup.

Make sure you can carry the essentials while ditching your big everyday purse when you sew up this little purse. Pair this cute, free purse pattern with other chic free sewing patterns and hit the town while you sport a gorgeous DIY chic look.

This compact cutie is designed like a wallet, making it easy to locate your cash and cards. Just big enough for essentials like your phone, makeup, and money, this is the perfect free sewing pattern for a night on the town.

If you've outgrown a belt or just have a particular one that you'd love to feature more, use it on this! This bag tutorial walks you through the steps to creating a sturdy, go-to purse for any season.

This tote bag looks and feels so luxurious that no one will guess it's not designer. The inside features three storage compartments, so it doesn't just look good—it's practical, too!

It's no-sew! By following this pattern, you'll end up with a gorgeous leather DIY key holder, to which you could add card slots or a small pocket to hold other items.

Add a little edge to your everyday look with this tote bag pattern. Go edgy with black or brown leather, or use brightly colored leather for a chic, trendy vibe few can resist.

If you only need a few things and don't want to lug a larger bag, this is your pick. Perfect for a night out, this quilted clutch is so easy to sew. This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through exactly how to make this chic accessory.

Forget about fanny packs from the '90s and turn a thrift store purse into a chic hip bag with this sewing project. Fanny packs are bulky and outdated, but this trendy DIY hip bag has a classic vibe, making traveling in style easy.

This leather tote bag has pockets on the inside and outside, as well as corded handles for comfort. The final project is the perfect size for carrying shopping, books, and groceries, or for using as a purse.

This travel bag pattern will show you how to make a simple bag that's strong and spacious enough for all your travel necessities. You'll love taking this bag with you on any vacation or business trip.

With this project, quickly and easily make a tote bag that checks all the right boxes. The pattern won't take you long to make, it will look stylish and chic with just about any outfit, and the bag's dimensions are large enough to hold everything.

This creative purse is a fun novelty accessory that you'll want to carry to as many places as possible! It's sure to catch eyes and turn heads wherever you take it, especially in summer. Orange you glad we shared this one with you? Tee hee!

Create a sleek and stylish bag that's roomy enough to hold all of your essentials and can even double as a laptop case. This DIY laptop case is less bulky than most, meaning you don't have to haul around a huge bag, and this free sewing pattern can be made with faux or real leather.

Made using brightly colored leather, this designer-inspired DIY clutch looks complicated but can be made in a single afternoon. This clutch tutorial is a great option to carry on its own or in a larger purse, and is a whimsical choice to hold all of your bag essentials.

Made with trendy prints and luxe leather accents, this DIY tote bag is the flirty and functional accessory that your wardrobe's been missing. Learn to stitch together an elegant and feminine tote bag that screams luxury in just one afternoon.

Design a stylish new bag that looks fresh off the runway without the designer price tag. Made with faux leather, this oversized and pretty purse pattern embodies everything bohemian (so much fringe!), and it's large enough to store all of your necessities. What beats that?

This tutorial shows you how to design a cute DIY bag that's delicate and dainty while still being large enough to hold all your essentials. The girly aesthetic brings to mind vintage bags from the 1950s. So, make the Grace Kelly-approved clutch you've always wanted.

Only one yard? Yes, please! Choose your favorite fall color in real or faux leather and create a roomy, trendy bag that looks expensive but won't break the bank. This free sewing tutorial is easy and quick and shows you how to create the perfect bag for fall weather.

This designer-inspired bag pattern is the perfect way to update your wardrobe without breaking the bank. This bag pattern is large enough to hold all of your essentials and takes only a few hours to make.

Treat yourself to the designer look for less with a sleek and trendy bag that looks straight off the runway. This DIY tote bag tutorial provides step-by-step images for creating your purse, plus tips and tricks for sewing with leather.

This little coin purse is small enough to hang on your purse straps, yet big enough to hold all your essentials. Try giving it as a gif, embellishment, or decorate your Christmas tree as a pretty and unique ornament.

This handbag is the perfect project for those who are starting to sew with leather or board with one material makes. You can make this with a normal sewing machine, so don't be afraid to give it a try!

This pattern will make even the most novice sewer feel like a Paris fashion designer. This tutorial shows you how to make a skirt that is essential for anyone who enjoys DIY fashion.

With this free tutorial, you can learn how to sew a dress that's equal parts classy and edgy. Create a sweater dress with impeccable leather accents that's perfect for cocktail parties, a dinner with friends, or an evening on the town.

If you have a free dress pattern you sewed up or even a dress you bought at the store that's just too boring to wear, you're going to absolutely love this tutorial for how to upcycle a dress. All you need to make a dress brand new and extra stylish is a little bit of leather (or pleather!).

This sewing tutorial is a fantastic way to design a simple and figure-flattering skirt with some cute details. This midi skirt uses rich, luxurious fabrics like faux leather and traditional quilting techniques to upgrade this A-line skirt to simply stunning.

This vintage sewing tutorial will show you how to make a vintage-inspired bow belt that looks adorable when paired with skirts, tops, or dresses. This belt hits right at your natural waist, making it a fantastic way to accentuate your figure and highlight your curves.

Keep your ear buds, chargers, and USB cords safe from dangerous tangles and bends. This quick sewing project looks professional and will save you a lot of trouble when it comes to transporting your iPad, laptop, phone and other electronics.

Create a stylish leather cuff in just a few steps! It's a great accessory for sprucing up an outfit.

This is a unique invention that will help keep your wires from your headphones and chargers from getting knotted and tangled. Having many electronic devices creates a problem with cords and wires, but this sewing project will make sure that you never have that issue again!

This DIY tablet or computer case is easy to sew and fun to show off.  You can use this case to keep your tablet free of smudges and scratches while you carry it in your backpack or briefcase.

Add a unique touch to any outfit with this leather belt. This belt tutorial is a cute sewing project with lace and beaded details, and you'll absolutely love wearing it.

Make a laptop case that you'll love to show off on your walks to class, work, or the library. This one is easy to make, and it's budget-friendly too.

This sturdy DIY iPhone case is constructed to keep your phone safe and snug with the help of thick thread and sturdy leather. This is a great DIY gift that will protect one of his most valued possessions: his iPhone.

Sometimes, the cheap thimbles just aren’t good enough, which is why you can rely on easy sewing projects like this to create your own. Leather or faux leather is the new trend for thimbles, so climb aboard and make this one!

Create a wearable your little boy or husband will look absolutely adorable in. Create this leather-accented accessory for your boys to sport during all seasons.

You can add some attitude to your hair accessories with this tutorial, which mixes sweet and girly with tough and edgy. This DIY accessory tutorial is perfect for beginners and especially great for those new to sewing projects with leather.

For that classic Audrey Hepburn look, try adding this belt to any little black dress. The leather bow gives the belt a classic, timeless look that you'll love showing off anywhere you are. If you love leather but hate the price, little free sewing patterns like this one will help you save money and get your leather on at the same time.

The faux leather used in this project will hold up better than other fabrics to keep your glasses safer. This sewing tutorial adds a pop of color with some cotton fabric as decoration.

These DIY rings are easy to make for and by people of all ages and don’t require any sewing. You can even choose your own leather—from a vibrant hue to a shining metallic finish to a classic neutral shade—to ensure that each ring is perfectly suited for its wearer.

Featuring a super-pretty print and some metallic leather for a hint of sparkle, this DIY earbud pouch would also make a great business card holder or coin purse. Never lose your earbuds again (or get them so tangled they're practically unusable!) with this adorable earbud pouch.

This tutorial comes with two free templates and can be sewn in just a few minutes, and it's great for using up scrap pieces of faux leather. It looks like something you would buy in a high end boutique, and because it's such a small project, it's inexpensive to make!

Have you ever needed to show someone your business or credit cards but couldn't find them because you just threw your cards in your bag? Now you can make your own professional leather DIY card holder and you'll never have to rummage around in the bottom of your bag again!

Make your own designer-inspired leather key chain in just five minutes! Using a small piece of scrap leather, brads, and a permanent marker, you can make a simple, chic key chain that's quirky and fun while still being practical.

These simple purse charms add fun flavor to any bag and are cheap to make. Feature a few simple letters or numbers like an area code, city abbreviation, or university nickname to show off your favorite places and things.

Head back to the 90s with this gorgeous DIY choker. A simple DIY jewelry-making craft, this sewing project is a great way to get comfortable working with materials like leather or vinyl, and it's sure to be a huge hit with your teen.

This necklace was inspired by a designer piece costing hundreds of dollars. Save your money and make it yourself easily in about an hour!

For those who like DIY storage ideas without the frills, this is the perfect solution. Tuck your favorite magazines away in these hanging wall pockets to declutter the coffee table and add some chic flair to your home.

If you want to add some Southwest flair to your living space, this bohemian idea shows you how to make a pillow with leather and geometric designs. Easy to make and surprisingly no-sew, these pillows are a great afternoon craft and would be a great way to salvage a stained or worn-out throw pillow.

The contrast of dark leather and a light-colored pillowcase makes this piece of DIY home decor extra chic, while the polka dot design gives it a fun twist. These no-sew pillow covers are so easy that you could create a whole collection for your bed or as gifts for friends.

Sleek, rugged, useful, and rustic, this DIY leather desk organizer is something your dad or husband won't be able to live without. Sewn from thick leather, this piece holds its shape well, even when filled with loose change, car keys, and reading glasses.