1. 1
   

   Measure out four inches at the narrowest part of your jeans. Each pair of jeans usually makes four leashes.

   
   
2. 2
   

   Cut out a four inch wide strip from the bottom of the pant leg to the bottom of the back pocket. (Don't include the side seams in this strip)
   Cut right through the jean to the other side of the leg so you have two strips.

   
   
3. 3
   

   Cut any cuff or seam off the bottom of the strips and sew the two strips together at the top. (creating one long strip)

   
   
4. 4
   

   Fold the raw ends of the strip over onto the wrong side. Also fold in the two sides till they meet in the middle. Pin to hold in place.

   
   
5. 5
   

   Fold the strip in half so the sides and top are inside and pin down the middle.

   
   
6. 6
   

   Sew two seams down both sides of the strip in any colour thread you like. They should be about 1/4" away from the sides.

   
   
7. 7
   

   Fold the top of the strip over to create a handle and sew securely in place.
   I tried to do a double fold like most of the store bought leashes I own, but it was too thick for my sewing machine.

   
   
8. 8
   

   Fold the other end through the latch and sew it securely in place.

   In this picture I used a half-an-inch latch because it was what I had, but I recommend a one inch latch because it will be stronger.

   
   

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