Leather Airship Pattern Steampunk – DIY Organizer & Jewelry Box

A floating dream – leather airship pattern steampunk

This leather airship pattern steampunk lets you create a detailed, functional, and fully decorative model of a classic steampunk dirigible. Suspended from a chain, it looks like a floating sculpture — but it’s also a smart little organizer with hidden compartments. With its layered construction, propeller details, straps, and rivets, this airship is both a jewelry box and a centerpiece.

Materials you will need

Leather: thickness 1.6–2 mm (4–5 oz.)

Hardware:

• Rivets – 43 pcs

• Round magnets (diameter 1 cm / 0.39 in.) – 2 pcs

• Chicago screws with rings – 2 pcs

• Screw spikes – 7 pcs

• Knob screw rivets – 4 pcs

• Chain for hanging

• Decorative clock wheels (for steampunk styling)

All parts come together in layers — from the balloon shell to the gondola — to create a rigid, hollow structure that’s light enough to hang.

Finished size

Approximate size of the full construction (without the hanging chain):

• 16 × 16 cm (6.3 × 6.3 inches)

It’s compact and symmetrical, with enough space inside for small personal items.

What you get in your download

• PDF templates in A4 and US Letter

• SVG and DXF files for laser use

• Full video tutorial included

This leather airship PDF SVG DXF pattern can be used for hand cutting or laser cutting, depending on your tools and preferences.

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Important notes

This is a digital product — no physical item will be shipped. Only the Leather Airship Pattern Steampunk is included in the download. All other items in the photos are for demonstration purposes only.

The steampunk leather airship template you can actually use

The top section (the balloon) opens up to reveal a hidden compartment — perfect for rings, jewelry, memory cards, or small keepsakes.
The bottom gondola can be built as a second compartment, or simply used as a decorative base.

This steampunk leather airship template is full of small details:

• Faux propellers on the sides

• Strap-like lines and buckled edges

• Raised panel effects

• Strategic rivets that look like hull fasteners

• Hanging chain that completes the floating effect

You can make it industrial, vintage, polished, or worn. Each airship tells its own story.

A DIY leather airship organizer for tiny treasures

This DIY leather airship organizer is built for things you don’t want to lose — small, meaningful items that deserve their own little world. It works great as:

• A jewelry box

• A gift box

• A steampunk-themed display

• A hanging accent piece for your studio or workspace

You can even hang it above your desk — the chain gives it that floating presence.

A mini leather airship box pattern that flies on imagination

This isn’t just a box. It’s a miniature model with character and movement. The leather airship box pattern invites you to experiment: add brass elements, engrave initials, dye the leather in metallic tones, or add your own steampunk touches.

Whether you want it to look like it came from a Jules Verne novel or from a fantasy airship fleet — the base design supports all your ideas.

Build it as-is, or take it further — the structure is solid, and the details are waiting.