[header] How to braid leather [title] Cut a 1 inch wide leather strip. [step] Determine the length of braid you need and add 1/3 more material to that measurement before cutting. [substeps] The process of braiding will shorten the material by the time you have completed braiding, so cutting extra leather will make the braid the proper length once you finish. 
Use sharp scissors to cut the leather strip to the desired length. A good length to practice on is 9-10 inches.