Chaise Lounge Chair Made Into A Tool Belt?!?

 Yep, you read that right! A few years ago, I solved a problem we had with a chaise lounge chair (shared that recently here). I stored away the leather and planned to do something with it it one day. Well, that day is finally here!

Pinterest is full of ideas, and when I saw a DIY handmade leather tool belt, I knew what I would make with my leftover leather from our chair. 

Pile of leather scraps

Rotary Cutter to trim leather scraps

I drew up a sketch of what I had in mind, and took my measurements. Then I realized I didn't have enough big pieces of leather, so I would need to sew together some smaller pieces. I came up with a plan to make the tool belt pouches with a belt. I cut the sections and assembled them with a few drops of glue, to hold it together before stitching.

Supplies: Leather cord, needles, awl, and Liquid Glass glue

I hand sewed the tool belt

I measured each stitch and marked the spot with the awl. It was HARD work getting it through two layers of leather just by forcing the awl through, but I got it done. (I am no quitter haha) It took three days to get all the stitching done because my hands needed a rest in between sections.

Leather Tool Belt Detail View

Hand Stitched Leather Tool Belt Details

I had a very small piece of black leather left over from a craft projects ages ago and it was the perfect coordinating accent color. It was a much thicker leather piece, and thus even more difficult to sew through!

All done!

It fits great, and holds a few things, which is all I needed it for. Sometimes, especially when doing mosaic projects, you just need several tools handy, and this keeps them close without taking up counter space.

Complete DIY Leather Tool Belt

That is all for today! Off to the vet to get my doggy a check-up. What are you doing today? It is beautiful weather in Chicagoland, so we will be chilling outside for a while after the doggy doc. Enjoy your day, and be crafty!

Until Next Time

~Shari