How to Make a Wallet Leash

For a three strand leash, buy a 54 inch (137.2 cm), outdoor, round shoelace., Cut one of the shoe laces in half and place it as shown in the photo., Determine what size you want the end loop to be., Using the basic stitch, sew the neck of the loop...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: For a three strand leash

    Check online shoelace websites for a great variety of cordage materials.
  2. Step 2: buy a 54 inch (137.2 cm)

    The long lace is folded in half, and the cut lace is in the middle. , Baste the neck of the loop (still with the cut lace in the middle). , Go back and forth many times until the width of the many stitches is 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm).

    Snip off the end of the cut cord in the loop and lightly burn the end you just cut with a lighter to keep it from fraying. ,, Then baste all the cords together very snugly. , This end will be thicker so decrease the presser foot setting.

    After sewing, snip off the ends and burn the ends with a lighter. , Use a belt snap on one end and a split ring to your wallet.

    Make sure the contents of your wallet do not fall out when hanging from the leash by attaching the leash to the center of the wallet.
  3. Step 3: outdoor

  4. Step 4: round shoelace.

  5. Step 5: Cut one of the shoe laces in half and place it as shown in the photo.

  6. Step 6: Determine what size you want the end loop to be.

  7. Step 7: Using the basic stitch

  8. Step 8: sew the neck of the loop.

  9. Step 9: Braid the three cords tightly.

  10. Step 10: At the end

  11. Step 11: fold one of the cords to make an end loop.

  12. Step 12: Sew the neck of the loop with a basic stitch

  13. Step 13: going back and forth many times

  14. Step 14: until the width of all these stitches is 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm).

  15. Step 15: Use this braided cordage to secure your wallet

  16. Step 16: pocket watch or keys to your belt.

Detailed Guide

Check online shoelace websites for a great variety of cordage materials.

The long lace is folded in half, and the cut lace is in the middle. , Baste the neck of the loop (still with the cut lace in the middle). , Go back and forth many times until the width of the many stitches is 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm).

Snip off the end of the cut cord in the loop and lightly burn the end you just cut with a lighter to keep it from fraying. ,, Then baste all the cords together very snugly. , This end will be thicker so decrease the presser foot setting.

After sewing, snip off the ends and burn the ends with a lighter. , Use a belt snap on one end and a split ring to your wallet.

Make sure the contents of your wallet do not fall out when hanging from the leash by attaching the leash to the center of the wallet.

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