
It’s a little known fact that I worked with a leather accessory designer for 7 long years and needless to say, I know more about leather than anyone in their right mind needs to know. When I use leather for a DIY now it’s a bit of a surreal experience because I never thought in a million years I’d be working with it again. But alas, leather always comes back in style and leather accessories are the easiest way to add a little edge to an outfit without biting the entire leather bullet. So I give you, my {easy} leather cut-out statement necklace tutorial.
* Hat custom made by Etsy shop Spring Canyon Hats. You can get the same one by contacting them and custom ordering the “…love Maegan “Barracuda” Fedora hat”
Here’s What You’ll Need…

* Leather
* Scissors/Razor blade
* Pen/Paper
* Ribbon or leather for closure …or if you’re skilled you can use an eyelet or d-ring and metal jewelry closures. I took the easy way out.
* Also note: I played around with adding chains or lace peeking through the cut outs but left it as-is for now. I may add to it at a later date but I like the simplicity.
Steps…

* Sketch your necklace freehand or use another necklace as a pattern. Cut one side out.

* To create a mirror image of my shape, I cut out one side then folded it onto the other, using it as a guide to cut the other side.

* Try on your paper pattern to make sure it lays the way you want it to around your neck. Make any necessary adjustments.
* Trace your pattern onto the suede side of your leather.

* Cut out your pattern. If your leather is thin enough, you can easily use scissors.

* Using a light pencil on the suede side, draw on your pattern. I just eye-balled this but if you want a more intricate pattern, you may want to draw it out or use your computer to get it precise.
Pattern design ideas: Mila Necklace and Earrings Gabriela Iskin, 2010, Pamela Love at Bona Drag

* Cut out your design. It’s best to use a razor/exacto blade but I couldn’t find mine so I CAREFULLY used my sharpest little scissors

* Make a slice on either end of your necklace, parallel with the edge, about a half an inch in.

* Like this.

* Slide ribbon or leather lacing through {I used pink to demonstrate}. If you’re skilled you can obviously create any kind of closure here.
And… Voila!



Have Fun!
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perfect idea as all your other DIYs! 🙂
and totally it is all easy to do! 🙂
thank you soo much our dearest! 🙂
xoxo
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Tanja
Wow looks great! I love your turitorials like this. You’re really creative 😉
Love Tanja
Mandy at Life in the Fashion Lane
Woohoo! A DIY I can actually do. Love the edginess of the piece. Looks so fab!
Lili
Wow, I like this a lot! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Vanessa, Take only Memories
You look absolutely stunning in that first picture, Maegan! And the DIY is great.
Holeh
i can’t wait to try this diy! thanks for posting 🙂
xo, holeh
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LOVEVAS
lovely idea!
Alhrayth
ohhhh I think I have a spare piece of leather leftover from another project… I really really have to do this!!! thanks for the idea!!!
Clio
waaw, that is a great DIY! super-easy but looks great and even expensive 🙂
Sara Louise
That’s amazing! And I think I can even make it 🙂 (I’m challenged in the DIY department).
Love your nail color by the way!
Lia
This is so gorgeous, I love it!! And I’m gushing over the turquoise pineapples necklace!!!
xoxo
Lia
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Love the look.. fantastic!
Wang's Factory
So simple and so gorgeous
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Timbo
great idea, i will definitely try this, thanks for inspiration 🙂
xoxo, Timbo
Craftmaker
I am in love with all of your DIY’s!
What a great first pic! You are HOT!
Holly
hot shit, now this is an idea. so awesome!
CessOviedo
I think you we should start calling you the DIY goddess, queen isn’t enough, you are a genius!
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anhesty
i think i may have to steal this idea. if i do, i will post and def credit you for it. fab idea maeg!
Lindsay @ Delighted Momma
Ahhh this is SO awesome!!
Jaclyn T
Thanks for the tutorial!
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Katie
Wow this came out so great! Lovely!
La Bouilloire Noire
This totally remind me of Barbie necklaces from back in the day.
alixrose
Awesome.
Love it. I always appreciate the time and patience you have with your DIY’s. Nicely done.
fifi
i love this!!
MrAJBx3
wow that is so awesome and pretty xx
Anonymous
“Perfect”!! (As Judge Judy would say)
Fash Boulevard
stunning. i love this. thanks for another amazing post. Would love if you’d check out my latest celebrity trend report and see pictures from my Rachel Zoe encounter. xoxo
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drollgirl
tres chic! it looks fab! and glad you didn’t link to a certain so=and=so leather designer in this post!!!!
Anonymous
Love! So simple even I could manage it I think. Love all your DIYs!!!
I have a DIY request please!
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Thanks
xx
Natalya's Closet
Such a chic DIY (as usual)!! XOXO, http://www.NatalyasCloset.com
Bri
A fantastic DIY, definitely have to give this one a go, thanks for sharing!
Jordan W.
this is a great D.I.Y
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El
I can’t believe you made it. Beautiful!
Debbie
Is there anywhere in L.A. that sells leather like this? I have been thinking of a little project myself!
Speaker in Heels
Cool! I’ll bet that would look great if I added some swarovski to it – my ballroom bling side always sneaks in lol.
...love Maegan
Yes Debbie …I got it at Tandy Leather … deep in the Valley
Juicy
AMAZING !! 🙂
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Bizzie
Wow! Where are these sunglasses from? Looove! xx
oh, jenny mae
totally awesome. and doable. i bet my girls could even do this one.
AND i have a ridiculously awesome red leather poncho i want to make into a purse. my mom got it in mexico years ago & i’ll never wear it, but i would totally rock a purse.
Sharnie Hung
Wow, this is fantastic!!
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Joanna
I LOVE your blog!! You are so creative!
Melislicious
wowwww amazing and also easy, u inspired me! I love leather and leather DIY collars. I made a lot of DIY collar. Would you like to see mine? By the way I follow you:)))
xoxo
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Saz
LOVE DIY accessorises!! great idea x
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I love it I need it
Wowzers! That is an awesome DIY. I adore the necklace you have made. It’s really fantastic and a cheap costume jewelry. You gave me many ideas! Thanks! Keep it up