Welcome fall with something pretty in your hair! This leather leaves hair piece can be customized in your favorite fall colors and will add a nice layer of interest to your wardrobe.
To make your own you'll need: leather scraps in three different colors, ice pick or awl, large hair clip, waxed linen thread (or embroidery thread), embroidery needle, scissors, pen, scrap paper.
Trace a simple leaf pattern that measures about 4" long onto your scrap paper. Cut it out and use it as a template to cut out your leather leaves. Then poke seven holes down the center of each leaf to create your stem line. Place your hair clip on the back of the bottom leaf and mark where you're going to punch holes. Pre-punch your holes and then stitch the clip to the bottom leaf.
Next, stitch down the stem line of your bottom leaf. Place the middle leaf onto the bottom leaf at a slight angle with the stems staying close. Use the stem line holes of the middle leaf and punch through onto the bottom. Stitch the stem line of the middle leaf so that it goes through the bottom leaf. This will secure them. Tie a knot and trim ends.
Finally, place the top leaf onto the middle leaf and repeat. You'll stitch down the stem line through the middle and partially onto the bottom. It'll be messy on the back side but you don't want a lot of unnecessary holes or thread showing on the front.
Make a few as long as you have scraps. You'll probably wear your hair down more often!
xo,
Rachel
So pretty! I love this idea!
Posted by: Mary@SoSheDid | 09/25/2011 at 11:51 PM
That would look great! Especially those colours with dark hair!
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Posted by: Tikkitiboo + Ahka | 09/26/2011 at 12:34 AM
Oh, these are cute & perfect for autumn. Can't wait to them worn ...
Kelly xo
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Posted by: Kelly | 09/26/2011 at 12:34 AM
Those are so cute, what a great idea :D
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Posted by: LauraJane | 09/26/2011 at 12:36 AM
These are so adorable! I need to make these.
Posted by: Meanz | 09/26/2011 at 12:41 AM
it's cute!! :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | 09/26/2011 at 01:57 AM
So adorable! I cant wait to make this! :)
Posted by: Ariel | 09/26/2011 at 03:15 AM
this is very cute=)
Posted by: Alexandra K | 09/26/2011 at 03:37 AM
Adorable! When I find some leather scraps, I will definitely give this a try!
Posted by: Amanda Garner | 09/26/2011 at 04:14 AM
so perfect for autumn! and i'm in luck - i've got loads of leather scraps!
Posted by: jooleedoh | 09/26/2011 at 05:30 AM
These are so cute! So perfect for fall!
Posted by: Miranda | 09/26/2011 at 07:13 AM
hands down the cutest fall accessory diy project- i'm heading to wal*mart as we speak to pick up these items. thank you for sharing!
Posted by: amber wyatt | 09/26/2011 at 10:25 AM
So pretty for fall, I love that you used leather, the colors are fantastic! Definitely going to give this a shot!
Posted by: Cara | 09/26/2011 at 10:41 AM
Genius! I'm officially going to start looking for used leather! Hurrah!
Posted by: Dottie | 09/26/2011 at 11:11 AM
What a cute idea. I just ordered scrap leather from a man on Ebay. I got it for such a great deal. xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | 09/26/2011 at 12:47 PM
this is so pretty!
Posted by: elsie | 09/26/2011 at 09:58 PM
aww this is lovely rachel! xo
Posted by: fritha | 09/27/2011 at 06:59 AM
Very cute! Now that I have short hair again, I can't do a lot of different styles with my hair...but this would dress it up quite nicely.
Posted by: Kelly | 09/27/2011 at 07:15 AM
Hey Rach! Where did you get your needle??
Posted by: Stephanie | 09/27/2011 at 07:13 PM
Stephanie,
You can get them at any fabric store and some hobby stores. Just look for something for upholstery if there aren't any leather needles.
Posted by: racheldenbow | 09/28/2011 at 08:04 AM