Christmas Makes from Leather Naturally

Perfect for any tree, these leather ornaments can be made in any colour you like and even better, are a great way to use up leather scraps from other projects, making them stylish and sustainable. Get creative with the themes of Christmas 2021, which are all about happy shades, whether traditional or contemporary.

Designed by Georgie from Hands of Tym, follow her instructions below to create crafted additions to your own Christmas tree.

1. Tools and festive snacks at the ready Download

2. Draw then cut shapes in paper Download

3. Cut out shapes in leather Download

4. Edge crease Download

7. Add stitch holes to berry shapes Download

8. Stitch up the berry, leave red thread long x 2 Download

5. Wet the green leaves and curl the ends of the spikes to bring to life Download

6. Add a gold line using foil and heated edge creaser Download

9. Add stitch holes to the tops of leaves Download

10. Use red thread from the berries to attach all together Download

11. Use red thread to create a loop to hang from the tree Download