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Leather dog leash

A classic veg-tan leash with a folded handle and trigger snap. It only gets nicer in the hand with age.

Difficulty: ●●○ intermediateWorking time: 2–3.5 hfirm 3.0–3.5 mm strap

Pattern preview

1 pieces · 260 cm²
Leash1450 × 18 mm
Finished size: 120 cm working length + handle, 18 mm wide

Materials & cost

Leather

260 cm²
pieces area
311 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
firm 3.0–3.5 mm strap · based on craft-point.com prices
Pas ze skóry Maya 3,5-4mm, 130-140cm, 33/38mm - Bordeaux
from 55 zł
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Pas ze skóry Maya 3,5-4mm, 130-140cm, 33/38mm - Foresta
from 55 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej - ciemny brąz - 4-4.5mm, 120-130cm, 15-80mm
from 43 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej - czarny - 4-4.5mm, 120-130cm, 15-80mm
from 43 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 2,0-2,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm - Czarny
from 109 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 2-2,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm
from 27 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 3,0-3,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm - Biały
from 32 zł
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Pas ze skóry naturalnej 3,0-3,5mm, 140cm, 15-80mm - Bordeaux
from 46 zł
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Thread

This project needs no stitching.

Hardware

Nity skręcane 10/6mm - brązowy - stare złoto
Chicago screws × 6
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Nity skręcane 10/6mm - srebrne
Chicago screws × 6
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Tools

Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
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Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
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Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
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Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
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Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
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Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
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Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
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Assembly overview

  1. 1Cut the strap (strap cutter from a bend) and punch the holes.
  2. 2Bevel and burnish the edges along the full length.
  3. 3Fold the end through the snap eye and rivet; form the handle and rivet.

What it can look like

AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
Leather dog leash — Cognac
Cognac

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