Dean,

Here is a list of what you would need to get one started:

1- Utility knife
2- Metal ruler
3- Hole punch set
4- Mallet
5- Leather cement
6- Your favorite leather

Stitching is optional, unless you are going for a certain look. I do like padded straps and I don't care for flat ones, in fact all of the ones I make are padded.

Most of the tools and materials can be found at an Arts and Crafts Store, in the US, Michaels, Hobby Lobby... but a junkyard is a great place to find good looking and great quality leather from BMW and Mercedes seats. Old handbags are great too, Coach, Dooney and Burke... great leather.

They're very easy to make, it's just a matter of cutting, folding, gluing, pressing, trimming and hole punching.

Here is a tutorial:

http://youtu.be/UAelAHcT7LA

Don't forget to post a picture of your first strap

Good luck!

dddmmm8

: Seems that making your own straps has many attractions and
: advantages. What would you suggest to get one started (tools,
: materials etc.. etc. )? Is there a YouTube tutorials?

: Dean