Watch strap
A two-piece watch strap stitched along the edges. Pick your lug width and length — the pattern computes the taper, 7 mm hole spacing, folds and keepers. The shop stocks dedicated watch-strap leathers.
Difficulty: ●●○ intermediateWorking time: 2.5–4 h1.2–1.8 mm (dedicated watch-strap leathers)
Pattern preview
4 pieces · 42 cm² · 100 stitching holes
Finished size: 20 mm at the lugs, 19.8 cm total length
Materials & cost
Leather
42 cm²
pieces area
51 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1.2–1.8 mm (dedicated watch-strap leathers) · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread
seam length: 0.3 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~2.6 m → 1 20 m spool(s)
Tools
Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
Szydło kaletnicze 12 cm
Stitching awl
Igły pozycjonujące 13mm/19mm
Positioning needles · optional
Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
Assembly overview
- 1Cut the parts; with thin leather, glue two layers flesh-to-flesh.
- 2Fold the ends around the spring bars and saddle stitch along the edges.
- 3Punch the 1.8 mm holes and cut the prong slot.
- 4Buckle: any 16–20 mm (from the watch or salvaged).
- 5Bevel and burnish the edges — on a strap this is the headline detail.
What it can look like
AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
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