![]() Note: You can easily substitute something like this for the first 4 items on the list, or even an old belt you have laying around! So, read the tutorial with that in mind – if you want to go wild and do the whole thing yourself that’s awesome, but you totally don’t have to. Apparently, our way is to do everything from scratch because my husband has taken up a sudden passion for learning leatherworking, so we’ve got practically an entire cow’s worth of raw, undyed leather and all of the supplies that go along with it.īut that’s okay. The normal person way would be to buy some leather already finished and go from there. This is not the “normal person” way to do this. Now, before I dive into this tutorial, I feel like I have to give a disclaimer. ![]() Click here to see my full disclosure policy. ![]() I promised I’d be back with the details, and today is the day. (But please double-check that this is the right size for you!!)įor 5″ center to center hardware holes, I would cut the leather to 7 1/8″ – 7 1/2″ long.Last week I showed you the new art I created for our bedroom, and I gave a little sneak peek at how our old IKEA HEMNES dresser is looking a lot more grown-up thanks to some leather drawer pulls that I created. And then the extra amount makes the pulls curve out, giving you space for your hand to go in between the drawer front and the pull.ĮX: For 3″ center to center hardware holes, I would cut the leather to 5 1/2″ long. The extra 2″ – 2 1/2″ includes 3/4″ on each side of the screws. Then I add in about 2″ – 2 1/2″ to that measurement. How to Measure Leather for Drawer Holesīut, how do you measure correctly for different hole spacing? I like to measure from the center of one hole to the center of the other hole. Then use 2 screws on each handle instead of the 1 screw per pull. You can make handles instead of the drop-down pulls! Instead of folding the leather in half and using only one screw per pull, don’t fold the leather in half. Get all of the details on this navy blue DIY dresser makeover here! How to Make Leather Handles Instead of Pulls On the inside of the drawer, place the washer onto the screw, and then tighten the nut on the screw.Ĭheck out this quick video to see exactly how to make these leather pulls! To attach your new pulls to your furniture, place the screw through the hole in the drawer. If your hole is a little small, you should be able to still twist the screw through the holes. Next, grab your screws, nuts, and washers! Place the screw through the hole(s). Then drill your holes into each end of the leather. I measure about 3/4″ – 7/8″ in from each edge of the leather. Measure where you want to make the holes for the screws. Mark your leather at the length you want to cut it, and then simply saw back and forth with your knife to cut through it. I like to use a steak knife from my kitchen to cut the leather. Grab a cutting board or a piece of wood, and a sharp knife. ![]() (Read below for more tips on how to measure the right length for leather handles or pulls) Cut the Leatherįirst, cut your leather to the size you want it. Here are the steps to make leather pulls for your furniture. Screws (Pick a screw length that is a little bit longer than the thickness of your drawer front.) I also may earn from other qualifying purchases with other companies or get free product to review and use. How to Measure Leather for Drawer HolesĪs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ![]()
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