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Woven Leather Pillow

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-603 -- More Projects »
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Materials:

1"-wide strips of soft leather (cut to length of desired finished pillow)
needle and thread
leather-bonding glue
feather-filled pillow form (same size as desired pillow)
brown kraft paper

Steps:
  1. Draw a square the size of the desired finished pillow on a piece of kraft paper.
  2. Place strips of leather edge to edge in one direction on paper.
  3. One by one, weave strips of leather edge to edge in opposite direction, creating a lattice effect, without spaces. Flatten and set aside. This will be one side of the pillow.
  4. Repeat with a second set of strips to create the back of the pillow. The ends of the strips around the pillow can be trimmed evenly once the project is complete.
  5. Using leather glue, attach top and bottom woven leather squares together on three sides. Using clothespins to hold it, let dry.
  6. Once dry, insert pillow form, glue fourth side and clip until dried.
  7. Trim edges until even. Depending on the desired look, create a wide or short flange.
  8. Finish off the edges with thread and a needle if desired for added detail. Note: Visit a local leather shop for a variety of interesting leathers in all colors, including new embossed styles. Use all black strips for a sleek modern look or two browns for a natural style.
Also in this Episode
Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-603
•Triangular Picture Frames
•Woven Leather Pillow
•Painted Twig Arrangements
•Easy Arrangement
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