Transform Your Fall Table with Leather: DIY Vase and Napkin Rings

Want to add a personal touch to your fall decor? Learn how to make a leather-wrapped vase and handmade leather napkin rings for your fall table.

Join me as I walk you through the step-by-step process of creating these fun suede leather accents for your fall tablescape!

A dining table set for four with a white tablecloth, DIY leather fall table decor, wicker placemats, green and white plates, and amber glasses. A floral centerpiece with pumpkins and a rustic candle holder adds charm as light flows in through nearby shutters.

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Today is all about leather — suede leather, that is!

Fall is the perfect time to add a little rustic elegance to your table. The season calls for a more casual look, and it’s a great time of year to combine more rustic textures with natural elements from your yard to create a cozy fall look.

And as the weather starts to cool, it’s a great time to throw a few leather accents in the mix for a fun twist. The natural texture and warm tones of leather look gorgeous with fall colors, and it adds such a rich look to a fall table!

Since I didn’t have any leather decor accessories to add to my table, I decided to craft my own leather accents. My efforts resulted in the cutest leather-wrapped vase full of rustic fall stems and natural elements. And of course, that called for new leather napkin rings to match!

A beautifully set autumn table features a plate with a green and blue floral napkin, glassware, and a centerpiece with various squash and dried flowers. The rustic decor enhances the fall theme.

So, today I’m sharing all the details for creating these fun handmade leather table decorations with a step-by-step tutorial!

And, speaking of leather — today you get an extra special treat! I’m joining my creative blogging friends in the Handcrafted Society for our monthly blog hop, and today it’s all about leather and lace!

What’s the Handcrafted Society? The Handcrafted Society is a special group of my very talented blogging and crafting friends who come together each month to share one another’s beautifully crafted creations centered around a specific theme or craft medium for the month — so be sure to check out all of the leather-and-lace-themed crafts at the end of this post!

How I Made a Leather Vase and Napkin Rings for Our Table:

I love adding personal touches to our home with fun DIY projects. These leather-wrapped vases and laced napkin rings add a great custom touch to our dining table.

Craft supplies including spools of brown and green fabric, a piece of yellow suede cord, plant sprigs, and a metal hole punch tool are arranged on a table.

Materials Needed:

Making the Leather-Wrapped Vase: Step-by-Step Instructions

This leather vase is easy to make, but it does take a little time and patience.

Step 1 — Measure and cut the leather pieces.

The size of leather piece you need will be determined by the size of your glass vase. The leather piece I purchased from Hobby Lobby was the perfect size to wrap the two Dollar Tree vases I used.

A person with a watch and bracelet uses a green utility knife to cut a piece of leather on a cutting mat. Yellow flowers and a round black object are partially visible on the table.

Before cutting, I stretched and squared-up the piece of leather using my cutting board. I used a rotary cutter and straight edge to trim off any edges to make sure I had perfectly squared pieces.

A person uses a rotary cutter to cut brown leather on a grid mat. The cutting edge has a zigzag design. There are yellow dried flowers at the top of the image. The person's hands are adorned with rings and bracelets.
A person wearing a watch arranges two pieces of brown leather on a cutting mat. One piece features a zigzag edge. Yellow floral branches lay near the top of the mat.

Then, using my rotary cutter and cutting mat, I simply cut the sheet of leather in half lengthwise to create two leather pieces for my two vases. If you don’t have a rotary cutter and mat, you can just use a pair of scissors for this.

Step 2 — Punch holes for the laces.

You’ll need to determine how many holes you want for lacing the leather string. I punched 8 holes on each side for lacing.

A person working on a crafting project at a table with a cutting mat, using a pen to mark on leather. Tools like a plier and plastic cutter are nearby. Yellow flowers and a small bowl are seen in the background.
A piece of textured brown fabric rests on a gray grid-patterned cutting mat. A hand holds a metal hole punch tool above the fabric, suggesting preparation for crafting or sewing.
A person holds a piece of brown leather with evenly spaced holes punched along the edges. A green rotary cutter and a hole punch tool are on a grid cutting mat in the background.

Use a ruler to evenly space your holes. You can mark the holes with a marker before punching. You’ll want to make sure the holes line up on both sides of the leather

Use the leather punch to create holes where you marked the leather. Make sure your leather punch is large enough for the string you’ll be using.

Step 3 — Lace the leather string through the holes.

Cut a long string for lacing. Make sure it will be long enough for lacing, wrapping around the vase a couple of times, and then tying off.

A person holding brown leather fabric with a tan cord being threaded through it. Red scissors and a rolled-up piece of leather are placed on a grid-patterned cutting mat in the background.
Hands working with brown leather and a yellow leather cord on a crafting mat, creating a leather item.
Two hands are crafting with brown leather on a gray grid cutting mat. The leather piece is being folded and laced with a thin strap. Rolls of leather are in the background.

I found it helpful to cut the end pieces of the leather string at a sharp angle to thread the string through the holes. Start at one end and lace the leather string through the leather strip as you would lace a shoe.

My hole punch was a little too small for my string, so I had to stretch each hole (using a pencil) to be able to get my leather through. I also used the leather punch to try to make the holes larger.

Step 4 — Insert the glass vase into the leather wrap and tie.

After you lace each leather piece, you’re ready to insert the glass vases. Gently slide the leather wrap around the vase to the position you want, and then tie the string.

Hands wrapping a glass jar with a piece of brown leather on a crafting table. A grid mat, scissors, and pieces of leather are visible in the background.
Hands are crafting a leather sleeve for a glass using brown leather cord. The sleeve features leather pieces with holes for lacing. A hole punch tool and additional leather pieces are visible in the background on a grid-patterned surface.
A person holds a glass wrapped in brown leather, tied with a yellow cord in a crisscross pattern. Scissors and leather pieces are scattered on a grid-patterned surface below.

I wrapped the string around the vase a couple of times before tying the knots.

Now you’re all ready to create your fall arrangements!

Leather Napkin Ring Tutorial:

To make the leather napkin rings, you’ll follow the same steps as above, just on a smaller scale.

Step 1 — Measure and cut the leather pieces for the napkin rings.

I was able to get five 2-inch strips across the width of the leather sheet from Hobby Lobby.

A person is using a rotary cutter and a transparent ruler to cut brown leather on a gridded cutting mat. Their left hand steadies the ruler, and they are wearing a watch and rings. A piece of fabric and ribbon are in the background.
A person is using a rotary cutter and ruler on a brown piece of fabric on a grid cutting mat. Dried flowers and a piece of leather string are in the background.

After cutting the five strips, I then cut each strip in half, which gave me enough pieces to create 10 napkin rings.

Step 2 — Punch holes for the laces.

Determine how many holes you want to punch.

A person holds a brown leather piece with one hand and marks it with a black pen using the other hand. A transparent ruler and leather strips are visible on a cutting mat in the background.
A hand holding a piece of brown leather with a metal hole punch tool, ready to create holes. A pink ruler and cutting mat are visible in the background.
A hand holding several rectangular pieces of brown suede with small holes along the edges, placed on a patterned gray cutting mat.

I punched 3 sets of holes into the napkin ring pieces. Be sure to measure and mark the placement of your holes before punching through with the leather punch.

Step 3 — Lace the leather string through the holes.

Cut the string for lacing the napkin rings. You’ll need enough string to loosely lace the leather and then tie in a knot at the end.

A close-up of a piece of brown suede leather with a hand holding a thin strip of the same material. The leather has a rough texture and small perforations on one side. It is set against a plain beige background.
Two hands are crafting a small brown leather pouch on a cardboard surface. One strip of leather is being threaded through the pouch, demonstrating a weaving or assembling process.
A hand holding a small, cylindrical, brown suede pouch with laces at the front. The background is a plain surface.

Helpful Tip: Keep the laces fairly loose through the napkin rings to make it easier to insert the cloth napkins.

Step 4 — Insert the cloth napkins into the leather napkin rings and tie.

I added our new Kari green block print cloth napkins to the leather rings and I love the look!

What I Learned from This Leather Craft:

I love the way the vases and napkin rings turned out; however, if doing this project again, I would do it a little differently.

First of all, it’s important to make sure your leather punch will create a large enough whole for the leather string you’re using.

I purchased my punch from Hobby Lobby, and they only had one size punch. The holes were very small for the size string I used, so I had to really stretch the holes to be able to get the leather string through them, and it was still hard to do. A larger punch would have made it A LOT easier!

A dining table is set with a green and blue floral plate, cloth napkin, amber glass, and autumn-themed decor. Small pumpkins, dried flowers in vases, and DIY leather fall table accents add a seasonal touch to the elegant setup.

Second, if you like the look of this tablescape, and these leather accents, you can achieve a very similar look without lacing the string.

You could wrap the vase with your leather piece and simply secure it with hot glue. Then, instead of punching holes and lacing the string, you could simply wrap the string around the vase a couple of times and then tie it off.

The same is true for the napkin rings. Just glue the leather pieces into rings and then wrap them with the leather strings.

Either way creates a great look for your table. If you’re in a hurry, the hot glue method is a great alternative!

A beautifully set dining table with autumn-themed decor. It features a centerpiece of green and yellow foliage, patterned plates, fabric napkins, and golden glassware on a light tablecloth with earthy accents.

Setting a Beautiful Fall Table with Leather Accents:

Leather accents look so beautiful on a fall table. Once my leather vases and napkin rings were finished, I was excited to style them in a pretty fall tablescape!

I’ve really enjoyed softer, more muted shades of fall this year, and I’ve especially loved fall shades of green. So, the warm brown leather tones of my accent pieces, my love of muted fall shades of green, and the blue and white color scheme of my dining room all come together in a pretty fall palette of green, brown, and blue on our table.

This tablescape is perfect for any fall occasion — from casual gatherings to your Thanksgiving feast. I wanted a casual and airy feel to the table, even though I used rich fall colors.

A dining table set for four with green and white dishes, floral napkins, amber glasses, and tall brown candles. The centerpiece features yellow and green squashes, greenery, and hydrangeas. The room has white walls, a mirror, and framed artwork.

A textured, fringed off-white tablecloth brightened the look of the table, and really showcases all the other colors and textures on the table. I still wanted a more casual feeling in the room, so instead of using a full tablecloth on the entire table, I chose a smaller square tablecloth and turned in on the diagonal for a more relaxed vibe.

Place Settings for a Fall Table:

The place settings pull all the colors of the palette together starting with a woven brown placemat for the base. I topped the placemat with some green chargers. Next is a simple white porcelain dinner plate (contributing to the casual, light and airy feeling of the table).

A beautifully set autumn table with plates, amber glasses, and a fabric napkin on each setting. The centerpiece includes pumpkins, gourds, hydrangeas, and foliage in earthy tones, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere.

Then for pops of rich blue and green color I added these pretty blue and white salad plates. I came across these gorgeous plates last summer in the Dollar Tree, of all places, and fell in love with them. I picked up a few, but stashed them away for the perfect occasion. You can’t beat the price of $1.25 for a lovely pop of blue and white on your table!

A table setting showcases DIY leather fall table decor with a blue and white floral plate paired with a green and white patterned napkin, elegantly secured by a brown leather napkin ring. In the background, a blurred glass and gourds complete the autumnal ambiance.
Four green fabric napkins with a white and blue circular floral pattern are neatly folded and overlapping each other, creating an elegant contrast to your DIY leather fall table decor against a plain background.
Kari Green Block Print Napkins

And these Kari green block print napkins have been a favorite purchase this year! Inserted in the new laced leather napkin rings, they really pull the whole color scheme together on the table!

I added amber stemware to complete the look.

Simple Fall Centerpieces in the Leather-Wrapped Vases:

The leather vases are perfect for creating pretty fall centerpieces for our table. Keeping with the relaxed feeling of the table, I wanted simple arrangements with a wispy, gathered look.

Two glass vases wrapped with brown fabric and tied with a yellow ribbon, each filled with white stones, are placed on a wooden surface. The vases have a rustic decorative look.

I filled each vase with decorative rock to secure the stems. I found some simple fall stems and faux fall eucalyptus branches at Hobby Lobby and combined them with dried green Annabelle hydrangea blooms from our yard.

Glass vases with brown suede wraps and lace-up details stand on a wooden table. Each vase contains thin branches with small yellow blossoms. A blurred background suggests a cozy indoor setting.

A few long pheasant feathers add rich color and natural texture to the arrangement.

To the two centerpieces on the table, I added faux pumpkins in shades of green and white. I had these faux pumpkins on hand; however, you can certainly add real pumpkins to the table for even more natural texture.

A fall-themed table centerpiece featuring a glass vase wrapped in brown fabric with lace, filled with a green hydrangea, leaves, and feathers. Nearby are decorative pumpkins and a wine glass, all set on a white tablecloth.

Brown taper candles in tall brass candlesticks add the finishing touch and a warm glow to the tablescape.

Fall tablescapes are my favorite to create, and I think this table may be one of my favorites!

Elegant table setting with green plates, a blue and white patterned bowl, and a floral napkin held by a brown ring. The table is adorned with green and yellow floral arrangements and decorative gourds. Amber-colored glass adds warmth to the scene.

I hope you’re feeling inspired to create a few leather accents for your fall decor. I really love the tablescape that evolved from the leather inspiration!

I’ve never really used much leather in our decor, so I’m glad this leather-themed blog hop provided the motivation to try something new! I love the cozy fall look of the table!

For more fall tablescape ideas you might enjoy the following posts:

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Now, please be sure to check out all of the amazing leather and lace themed projects by my very talented friends below!

Happy fall decorating!

Kim
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The Handcrafted Society

My friends have created some fabulous leather and laced themed projects that you won’t want to miss. Please check out these amazing creations below!

A knitted white pumpkin with a lace collar sits on a wooden surface, embodying the essence of September 2024. It boasts a natural-looking stem and is nestled in a cozy indoor setting, offering a perfect touch for seasonal charm.
WM Design House
A tray containing a stack of stationery with an embossed emblem, a black and gold pen, a wooden-handled seal, and a pair of sunglasses. Stamps with the US flag are also visible.
The Crowned Goat
A woven basket with a black jack-o'-lantern face and handle sits next to a cream-colored, yarn-textured pumpkin. In the background, dried decorative grasses are displayed in a brown vase.
An Organized Season
A decorative blue and white plant pot with foliage sits next to a stack of three books wrapped in floral-patterned paper. In the foreground, there's a blue cloth with a striped border, and an envelope with a letter opener on top.
Sonata Home Design
A vintage-themed collage featuring sepia-toned photographs and lace doilies surrounds a central text that reads "Handcrafted Society" overlaid with "HCS Code." The images display various people in classic attire, capturing the timeless essence of September 2024.
A close-up of two green and white floral fabric napkin holders with brown suede ties, next to a brown suede-covered vase with lace-up detailing, topped with green flowers and a long feather. All items are placed on a woven surface.
Perfecting Places
A vintage floral-patterned plate is set on a white plate. A spoon and fork are wrapped in a striped cloth napkin, tied with a brown leather cord, and placed on top of the plates. The setting rests on a light wood surface.
Skylark House
A decorative display showcases three white pumpkins, two wrapped in textured fabric, perched on a wooden slice. In the background, a white ceramic pitcher and dried hydrangeas evoke an autumnal atmosphere reminiscent of September 2024.
WM Design House
A cinnamon spiced vanilla candle on a wooden table with a small clay dish and matchsticks. A woven basket with an air plant sits nearby. A wooden wall hanging with another air plant is displayed on a textured white wall.
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18 Comments

  2. This is such a clever use of leather suede. And the lacing makes it even better! I’m always looking for unique napkin rings and this just fits the bill! Pinned!

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  3. Such a beautiful way to celebrate the season, Kim! I love how the suede adds such pretty layer of texture to the vase and the napkin rings too. It’s definitely an extra special touch. Big hugs, CoCo

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  4. Excellent tutorial Kim and I appreciate all your tips. I have not worked with leather before, but I would love to incorporate some leather pieces into my fall tablescape. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. This was so creative Kim! I love the rustic touch that you added to a beautiful fall table. The colors and textures all go together so well. I really enjoy seeing how you all come up with these creative ideas. Thanks for joining us today.

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  6. Kim this is absolutely fantastic! I love the suede texture and the fact that the sheets and laces are slightly different colors is so pretty. It brought your whole table design together beautifully, Pinning! XO- MaryJo

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  7. Hi Kim! I think suede is perfect for fall decor. I love your idea of wrapping glass vases and creating matching napkin holders with leather. They pair beautifully with the hydrangeas, pumpkins, and those gorgeous napkins! Great DIY!

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  8. Hi Kim – First, your fall table setting is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors you used. Second, these little leather “corsets” for the vases and napkins are charming. I also appreciated the lessons learned you shared with us. I had no idea you could even purchase a hole puncher for leather, so I learned something new. Wishing you a lovely week!

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  9. I love the suede, and it is a lovely project to do for entertaining. Thanks for sharing, Kim. Pinning for future reference.

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