Laser cut watch band / strap - leather, fabric.... by Pyre

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

This is a design for a laser cut watch band.
I used it on leather but it can be used on thick fabric too.
Using a laser cutting machine makes it easier to have nice and precise cuts on the sides, the holes, etc.
I updated the file to add :
pre-cut sewing holes
an engraved sewing line
This helps making a nice-looking stitch and makes this project super easy : cut it, glue it, sew it in the existing holes and you're done !
Material :
I recommend using leather 1mm thick or less.
You also need two needles (preferably with a round tip) and some thick thread (at least 0.5mm thick, linen or synthetic, waxed if possible).
Sew it using "saddle stich" technique (look it up, it is easy).
Instructions :
Sewing and / or glueing are required.
This thing is made of two parts, the part with the buckle (part 1) and the part with the holes for the buckle pin (part 2).
Basically you fold each part over itself and you sew it as you like (see photos).
I will upload a full tutorial with detailed instructions if asked.