How to Make Leather Pouches to Hold Essential Oil Bottles

Create your own leather pouch using craft supplies.

When you enjoy carrying essential oils around with you for your aromatherapy business, it may be difficult to find a way to carry the oils, without stuffing them into a purse or pocket. One solution is to use a small leather pouch to carry your essential oils. Although you can buy a pre-made leather pouch from a department store or specialty shop, you can save money by making your own leather pouch using the basic craft materials.

Things You'll Need

• Thin craft leather
• Shears
• Awl, 1/16-inch
• Leather lace

Instructions

1. Cut out a circle from thin crafting leather -- using shears -- to measure 5-inches in diameter. This will accommodate a standard-sized essential oil bottle.

2. Punch out five small holes around the perimeter of the leather circle using an awl, spacing each hole 1-inch apart and positioning the holes 1/4-inch away from the edge of the circle.

3. Cut a leather lace using shears to measure 8-inches long.

4. Thread the leather lace back and forth through the holes with your fingers.

5. Stand the essential oil bottle upright in the center of the leather circle; then cinch the lace to close it underneath the cap of the bottle. Tie the leather lace into a knot to secure the leather pouch in place.