Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to make a simple leather tassel that can be used on purses, bags, keychains and other leather projects. In this beginner-friendly leathercraft tutorial, Chuck Dorsett demonstrates how to measure, cut, glue and assemble a clean, professional-looking tassel using soft leather and contact cement.
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Shop leather, tools and supplies: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/how-to-make-a-leather-tassel-for-bags-keychains-and-purses
Leather Tassel Materials List
• Illusion Chrome Tanned Leather weaverleathersupply.com/products/illusion-leather
• Steel Square w/Tape weaverleathersupply.com/products/12-x-8-steel-square-with-non-slip-tape
• Non Slip Tape/by the foot weaverleathersupply.com/products/non-slip-tape-1-x-4
• S-18 Contact Cement/Pint weaverleathersupply.com/products/s-18-all-purpose-cement
• Leather Marking Pen weaverleathersupply.com/products/leather-marking-pen
• Hand Rougher Tool weaverleathersupply.com/products/hand-rougher-tool
• Trigger Swivel Snap Hook weaverleathersupply.com/products/p-2124
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Planning the Leather Tassel Pattern
02:48 Cutting the Tassel Strands
05:39 Tips for Cutting Soft Leather
06:29 Applying Contact Cement
07:43 Gluing and Roughing the Tassel
10:23 Rolling the Tassel
11:10 Adding Hardware
12:55 Finishing Options
13:43 Final Thoughts
Learn how to make a simple leather tassel that can be used on purses, bags, keychains and other leather projects. In this beginner-friendly leathercraft tutorial, Chuck Dorsett demonstrates how to measure, cut, glue and assemble a clean, professional-looking tassel using soft leather and contact cement.
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Shop leather, tools and supplies: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/how-to-make-a-leather-tassel-for-bags-keychains-and-purses
Leather Tassel Materials List
• Illusion Chrome Tanned Leather weaverleathersupply.com/products/illusion-leather
• Steel Square w/Tape weaverleathersupply.com/products/12-x-8-steel-square-with-non-slip-tape
• Non Slip Tape/by the foot weaverleathersupply.com/products/non-slip-tape-1-x-4
• S-18 Contact Cement/Pint weaverleathersupply.com/products/s-18-all-purpose-cement
• Leather Marking Pen weaverleathersupply.com/products/leather-marking-pen
• Hand Rougher Tool weaverleathersupply.com/products/hand-rougher-tool
• Trigger Swivel Snap Hook weaverleathersupply.com/products/p-2124
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Planning the Leather Tassel Pattern
02:48 Cutting the Tassel Strands
05:39 Tips for Cutting Soft Leather
06:29 Applying Contact Cement
07:43 Gluing and Roughing the Tassel
10:23 Rolling the Tassel
11:10 Adding Hardware
12:55 Finishing Options
13:43 Final Thoughts
