Making a Leather ID Lanyard

Lanyards are very handy for keeping up with work/school identification, hotel keys, and other cards. There are numerous patterns and tutorials out there for making lanyards, but we thought we would share this version we like to make using leather scraps. These are cute, easy to make, and they require very little materials.

Here's What We Used (see link below for downloadable templates)

1. Leather Scraps 4-5 oz Semi-Firm (we use veg-tanned leather)

   1. Front Window Panel - 4" W x 2 ⅞” H

   2. Rear Panel - 4 ½” W x 4” H

   3. D-Ring Connector - ½” W x 1 ½” H

2. Leather Scraps 1-2 oz (we used lambskin)

   1. Scrap for Wrapping Strap Ends - ¾” W x 2 ½” H

   2. (Optional) Rear Lining - 5" W x 4 ¾” H

3. Clear Vinyl (12 gauge or thicker)

   1. Front Window - 4" W x 2 ¾” H (or larger, then trim to fit later)

4. 1 Yard LIGHTWEIGHT 1" Webbing (Substitutes: 1" Twill Tape or ½" Flat Cord)

   1. Strap - 1" W x 34" H

5. Double Cap Rivets (we used ONE 6mm & ONE 8mm)

6. ONE ½” Wide Swivel Clasp

7. ONE ½” D-Ring

8. ⅛” Double-Sided Tape or Leather Glue

9. Ruler & Rotary Cutter or Craft Knife

10. Rivet Setting Tool & Mallet

11. Hollow/Drive/Rotary Punch for Making Rivet Holes (we used a 2.5mm)

12. (Optional) Burnishing Agent or Edge Paint

13. (Optional) Arc-Punch for Curving Corners

*In the video, the lanyard was made using the measurements, a ruler, and rotary cutter. However, click here for FREE downloadable templates, or here if you would prefer to purchase acrylic templates.

Find these tools and supplies on our website!

• Lightweight Cotton Webbing - Click here

• Arc-Punch Set - Click here

• Craft Knife - Click here

• Punch Pad (for protecting punches) - Click here

• Drive/Hollow Punch Set - Click here

• Straight/Slot Punch Set - Click here (or here for larger sizes)

Let's get started!