Making a Leather ID Lanyard
Updated: May 10
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)
Leather Scraps 4-5 oz Semi-Firm (we use veg-tanned leather)
Front Window Panel - 4" W x 2 ⅞” H
Rear Panel - 4 ½” W x 4” H
D-Ring Connector - ½” W x 1 ½” H
Leather Scraps 1-2 oz (we used lambskin)
Scrap for Wrapping Strap Ends - ¾” W x 2 ½” H
(Optional) Rear Lining - 5" W x 4 ¾” H
Clear Vinyl (12 gauge or thicker)
Front Window - 4" W x 2 ¾” H (or larger, then trim to fit later)
1 Yard LIGHTWEIGHT 1" Webbing (Substitutes: 1" Twill Tape or ½" Flat Cord)
Strap - 1" W x 34" H
Double Cap Rivets (we used ONE 6mm & ONE 8mm)
ONE ½” Wide Swivel Clasp
ONE ½” D-Ring
⅛” Double-Sided Tape or Leather Glue
Ruler & Rotary Cutter or Craft Knife
Rivet Setting Tool & Mallet
Hollow/Drive/Rotary Punch for Making Rivet Holes (we used a 2.5mm)
(Optional) Burnishing Agent or Edge Paint
(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!