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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)

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

  3. Rear Panel - 4 ½” W x 4” H

  4. D-Ring Connector - ½” W x 1 ½” H

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

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

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

  8. Clear Vinyl (12 gauge or thicker)

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

  10. 1 Yard LIGHTWEIGHT 1" Webbing (Substitutes: 1" Twill Tape or ½" Flat Cord)

  11. Strap - 1" W x 34" H

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

  13. ONE ½” Wide Swivel Clasp

  14. ONE ½” D-Ring

  15. ⅛” Double-Sided Tape or Leather Glue

  16. Ruler & Rotary Cutter or Craft Knife

  17. Rivet Setting Tool & Mallet

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

  19. (Optional) Burnishing Agent or Edge Paint

  20. (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 downloadable templates.*


Find these tools and supplies on our website!

  • Lightweight Cotton Webbing - Click here

  • Arc-Punch Set - Coming to our website soon!

  • Craft Knife - Coming to our website soon!

  • Punch Pad (for protecting punches) - Coming to our website soon!

  • Universal Rivet/Snap Setter (11-Piece Set) - Coming to our website soon!

  • Drive/Hollow Punch Set - Coming to our website soon!



Let's get started!




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