Leather is often the type of material associated with luxurious and expensive items, but if you're looking to acquire that extravagant look without spending a fortune, then these DIY leather projects will offer you some great tips on how to do so on a budget.
Whether you're looking for a new laptop case or a brand new outfit to wear, the ones designed with leather material are often either too expensive or difficult to find. These DIY projects however, are allowing individuals to customize their own leather decor and fashion items by adding a unique and luxurious touch to these otherwise average-looking products.
From DIY leather studded skirts that are perfect for work or even a night out to easy-to-make leather tablet cases, these DIY projects offers a creative way to infuse some luxury into your accessories without breaking the bank.
12 Luxurious DIY Leather Projects
From DIY Leather Tablet Cases to DIY Leather Studded Skirts:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 25, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Rawhide Hairbands
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Leather Hair Tie Tutorial is Custom
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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Multiple Material Blazers
This 'Rock Mosaic' DIY Leather Jacket Infuses Two Fabrics Together
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Leather Lunchbox Tutorials
This Wood + Faulk DIY Makes Bringing a Packed Lunch Cool
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DIY Rocker Jacket Embellishments
Bejewel Your Leather Jacket with Gold Painted Diamonds
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DIY Seat Upholstery Projects
The Minimal Leather Stool Cover Updates Old Furniture Pieces
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DIY Leather Studded Skirts
This Activity Lets You Make Stylish Designs from Old Clothing
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Homemade Fringed Purses
The DIY Tassel Bag Charm Gives You a Fierce Up-to-Date Look
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DIY Leather Tablet Cases
This Luxe Leather iPad Wrap is Chic and Easy-to-Make
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Leather Embellishment DIYs
This Leather Sleeve Tutorial by the Forge Style is Chic
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DIY Cowhide Bouquets
Create a Rustic Leather-Wrapped Vase with Common Household Items
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Adorable DIY Music Makers
Create a Pitch Perfect Pair of Drums in Just a Few Simple Steps
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Modern Leather Laptop Sleeves
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Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
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Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
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Vegan Leather Smartphone Cases
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Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
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Elegant Technician Tool Bags
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Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags
Ganni Introduces the Classic Bou Bag with a BioFluff Build
Rolling Leather Bookshelf Desks
The Stretch Desk by João Teixeira Allows for Customization
Chic Tech Organization Bags
The Faire Collective Atlas Urban Messenger Keeps Devices Secure
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture
Deft Studio's Furniture Collection is Modern and Approachable
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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Pineapple Leather Bags
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Nostalgic DIY-Inspired Denim
The Levis 501® 90s Patchwork Women's Shorts Boast Intricate Detailing
Transparent Leather Dress Shirts
The Rick Owens Leather Overshirt Comes in Two Colors
Functional Fashionable Camera Straps
Seam Straps Have a High-Quality, Handmade Construction
3D-Printed Clutch Purses
The Kelp Mini Clutch by Julia Koerner Maintains a Sea-Like Style
Patent Leather Purses
Telfar Unveils its Iconic 'Shopping Bags' in a New Patent Leather Edition
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Curved Minimalist Purses
Lacoste's Top Grain Leather Halfmoon Purse is Offered in Black and Green
Crossbody Cactus Leather Purses
The CATANA Crossbody Cactus Leather Bag is Plastic-Free
Next-Gen Vegan Leather Accessories
The Lambert 'Redefined' Collection is Made with VEGEA
Luxury Crochet Leather Jackets
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Architecturally Inspired Luxury Handbags
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Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables
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Chic Luxury Vegan Handbags
Melina Bucher Combines Aesthetics, Ethics, and Quality
Leather-Accented Laptop Cases
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Ethically Made Leather Bags
Parker Clay Boasts a Slew of Bag Silhouettes
Intricately Crafted Homeware Capsules
L'OBJET Designs the New L’Atelier Homeware Series
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Chic High-Fashion Winter Capsules
Theophilio's Winter 2023 Line is Eye-Catching with Its Leather
Celebratory Supercar Smartphone Cases
The Automobili Lamborghini x CASETiFY Collection is Sleek
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks
Bottega Veneta Presents the Andiamo Backpack for SS24
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Bag-Transformative Technical Shoes
Nicole McLaughlin Designs her Own Diemme Maggiore Shoe
Luxury Laptop Organizers
The Mujjo Envoy Magnetically Closes for a Snug Fit
Luxe Leather Laptop Organizers
The Roarcraft Leather MacBook Organizer Comes in Four Color Options
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs
Maiden Home Designs the Cozy Mixed-Material Kenmare Chair
Bag-Accented Bag Designs
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Rustic Tech Accessory Cases
The hardgraft Cable Wool Wrap Protects and Organizes Essentials
Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors
The Mujjo Leather iPhone 15 Wallet Case is Built to Last
Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets
Louis Vuitton Unveils a Set of Crocodile Leather Jackets
Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags
Bottega Veneta's Cabat Bag is Extravagant and Cheeky
Luxury Leather Laptop Cases
Burton Goods Released a Premium Case for the M3 Pro Macbooks
Figure-Hugging Leather Swimwear
SKIMS Debuts its Sleek Swimwear Collection Made with Faux Leather
Leather-Clad Luxe Fall Fashion
Bottega Veneta Unveils its FW23 Collection in Milan
Premium European Leather Bags
Troubadour Recently Debuted the Generation Leather Collection
Edgy Leather Fashion Collections
KULAKOVSKY Specializes in Handcrafted Leather Goods
Dual-Material Laptop Cases
The hardgraft 50/50 MacBook Pro Sleeve is Durable and Stylish
Textured Alcantara Smartphone Cases
The Hard Graft Fuzzy iPhone Case is Vegan-Friendly
Luxe Leather Smartphone Cases
Mujjo Unveils the Full Leather Wallet Case for iPhones
Convertible Leather Backpacks
The Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Premium Edition Easily Handles Any Regime
Leather-Accented Industrial Seating
The L1 Chair from OBJECT LEUCI is Metallic and Minimalist
Osaka-Based Leather Preservation Stores
Loewe Recraft Opens a Location in Japan's Hankyu Umeda
Tactical Construction Wallets
The Muradin Bifold Wallet is Made with Metal and Leather
Luxe Leather Earbud Cases
Hermès Delivers Five New Tonal Premium AirPod Pro 2 Cases
Apple Skin Leather Boots
Marcella Introduces Eco-Friendly Vegan Karma Boots
Soil Alternative-Leather Clothing Capsules
Yuhan Bai Releases the Soil Project Collection
Luxe Calfskin Leather Bags
Bottega Veneta Designs the New Simplistic Brown Paper Bag
Equestrian-Inspired Tech Accessories
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Glitter-Accented Luxe Menswear
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Handcrafted Leather Smartphone Cases
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Posh Plush Purse Designs
The Dior Pillow Bag Comes in Purple, Khaki and Black Colors
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
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Perforated LED Table Lights
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Luxury Versatile Handbags
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Pill-Scattered Luxe Bag Designs
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Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Leather Strap Benches
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Animal-Free Material Purses
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Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
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Electronic Device Leather Accessories
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Tactile-Updated Luxury Bags
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Takeout Box-Themed Bags
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Distressed Luxury Knitwear
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Premium Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
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Luxury Metal Checkers Cases
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Plastic-Free Circular Bags
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Summer-Ready Waxed Leather Accessories
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Luxury Decorative Poker Sets
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Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the New Biker Messenger Bag
6-in-1 Vegan Leather Bags
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NYC-Inspired Leather Totes
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Upcycled Agave Leathers
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Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
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Upcycled Leather Accessories
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Perfume Brand Leather Goods
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Extravagant Lighter Cases
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Animal-Patterned Luxe Boat Shoes
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Intentionally Rustic Luggage Pieces
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Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Elegantly Embroidered Jackets
The Dylan Gold Lion Cropped Velvet Jacket from Lisou is Ornate
Hand-Crafted Leather Wallets
The Chicago#5 Wallet is Compact and Elegant with an Essential Design
Culturally Influenced Parisian Boutiques
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Intricately Jeweled Bags
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Luxe Dinosaur Leather Goods
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Opulent Mobile Professional Briefcases
The Lundi Victor Leather Briefcase Bag Maximizes Storage
Leather-Centric Biker Luxe Apparel
Vivienne Westwood Presents the WILD BEAUTY Collection
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
D2C Custom Upholstery Brands
Coley Home Works with High-Quality Materials & Artisan Craftsmanship
Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools
The 'Plastic Translation Stool' by Antoine Laboria is Sturdy
Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories
Banjara Kasuti Introduces the New Lambani Looms Collection
Stylish Aftermarket Technology Skins
Razer Skins Customize Tech Products in a Noninvasive Way
Equestrian Heritage Limited Accessories
Dunhill Presents the Case of Delights Attaché Case
Whale-Shaped Dynamic Luxury Bags
Thom Browne Unveils a Pebble Grain Leather Whale Baguette Bag
Virtual Cheese Board Tutorials
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Leather Waste Beanbag Chairs
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