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Create a desk/dresser mat from old leather belts!
My husband wanted a more masculine "topper" for his dresser...a place to put keys, wallet, etc. Apparently he was afraid of the vintage Limoges platter I had placed there! So I decided to craft him a "placemat" from gorgeously worn old leather belts from thrift stores.

Posted by Sadie Seasongoods from Greenville, South Carolina, United States • Published See Sadie Seasongoods's 8 projects »
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  • How to make a recycled rug. It’s A Cinch-  Leather Belt Mat - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather your old leather belts and trim them to size (I made mine approximately 22 inches long).

  • How to make a recycled rug. It’s A Cinch-  Leather Belt Mat - Step 2
    Step 2

    Now comes the tedious part...punching holes! Punch small holes along one side of each of the end belts, and along both sides of the interior belts.

  • How to make a recycled rug. It’s A Cinch-  Leather Belt Mat - Step 3
    Step 3

    Using your embroidery needle and thread, simply whip stitch them together to create your mat!

  • How to make a recycled rug. It’s A Cinch-  Leather Belt Mat - Step 4
    Step 4

    End result- a luxuriously worn leather mat. Perfect for protecting dresser tops from scratches!

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Kay Bay
Kay Bay · London, GB · 28 projects
so rustic and cute!
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