Make A Thing: Leather Strap Drawer Pull

Header by Rory Midhani

Header by Rory Midhani

One of my favorite things is hand-me-down furniture. But when those special pieces come without, well, all their pieces, some DIY elbow grease comes in handy. This cupboard was lacking a knob, so I decided to whip up a temporary one until we could find the right replacement. But I like this solution so much, I think it’s going to stay!

To make your own, you will need:

  • Leather or faux leather trim, cut to 1″ by 7″
  • A screw, washer, and nut (I found bronze ones, but you can spray paint them any color)
  • Fabric scissors

1. Make two cuts on each end of the leather piece, just wide enough for the screw to pass through.

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2. Fold the leather in half and pass the screw through the washer, and then through the leather.

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3. Attach to the drawer or cabinet door, securing with the nut on the other side.

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Hannah Clay Wareham

Hannah Clay Wareham blogs about DIY projects, recipes, and inspiration, over at the Homesteady, where Martha Stewart meets Liz Lemon (and LL picks the donut shop).

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7 Comments

  1. Ooooohhh!!!! Now thats something I really want to do! Looks like the perfect addition to any cabinet.

    • Hey Vinzzz27,
      Off the topic, but tell us about your art, please,
      Do you SELL your art????
      And how large… or small…. are they?
      I was an artist-potter…. and my daughter is a glass/ stained glass and fused glass/ artist as well. :)

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