![Create a fab scrap leather necklace in no time at all with this simple DIY tutorial from Sibylle of Funkytime. Happy crafting!](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/finished-necklace-3.jpg)
I recently discovered just how versatile leather is. I started making bags, but I quickly moved on to explore leather jewelry. Without any expectations, I jumped in and came up with a few designs.
You can easily customize this scrap leather necklace with your favorite shapes and colors. Leather comes in so many textures and thicknesses – the possibilities are endless!
![Create a fab scrap leather necklace in no time at all with this simple DIY tutorial from Sibylle of Funkytime. Happy crafting!](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/finished-necklace-2.jpg)
Can’t find a local source for leather? No problem! An old leather jacket or bag from a thrift store will do the trick:)
![DIY Scrap Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/material-list.jpg)
Materials
- Scrap leather (whatever color strikes your fancy)
- Paper (to use for feather template)
- Metal chain
- 5 small jump rings (one for each feather)
- Thick needle or leather punch
- Scissors
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-1.jpg)
Step 1
Cut out a feather shape from a piece of paper to use as a template.
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-2.jpg)
Step 2
Trace and cut out a feather from scrap leather using your paper template.
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-3.jpg)
Step 3
Repeat step two four more times (you will need five feathers all together).
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-4.jpg)
Step 4
Using a thick needle or leather punch, make a hole at the base of each feather.
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-5.jpg)
Step 5
Cut small notches on the sides of each feather to make them look more realistic.
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-6.jpg)
Step 6
Mount each feather on a small jump ring.
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-7.jpg)
Step 7
Cut a 1/4-in. strip of leather 6 inches long. Punch a hole on each end to attach the chain. Next, slide each feather onto the strip of leather and attach the metal chain on each end of the leather strip.
![DIY Leather Necklace](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/step-8.jpg)
Voliá, your new necklace is ready to wear. Happy crafting :)