Leather Locomotive Pattern – DIY Steampunk Train Jewelry Box

Leather locomotive pattern for jewelry, fantasy, and steampunk

This leather locomotive pattern gives you everything you need to build a decorative train-shaped jewelry box — complete with two functional storage compartments. The design is fun, dimensional, and open to your own style. Use it to store rings, keys, pins, or tiny treasures, or build it as a collectible that lives on your shelf.

The locomotive form has charm and presence. It’s compact but layered with potential. Whether you prefer a raw leather finish, a colorful accent, or a fully customized steampunk engine — the choice is yours.

Materials you will need

I really love Crazy Horse leather for its pull-up effect. So, this Leather Locomotive is no exception.
Any leather 1.4–2 mm (3.5–5 oz.) would be suitable for this project.

Required hardware:

• Knob screw rivets – 3 pcs

• Chicago Screws – 1 pcs

• Round magnets (diameter 1 cm / 0.39 in.) – 6 pcs

• Steel threaded rod – diameter 3.5 mm (0.14 in), length 6.5 cm (2.6 in) – 3 pcs

  • Use nuts or Cap Nuts as end caps

  • These rods are usually sold as 1-meter pieces and can be cut as needed

The pattern is designed for hand-cutting or laser use, and the materials are easily available.

Finished size

• Length: 18 cm (7 inches)

• Width: 5 cm (2 inches)

Despite its small footprint, the interior compartments are practical and surprisingly roomy.

What’s included in your download

When you purchase the pattern, you’ll receive:

• PDF templates in A4 and US Letter formats

• SVG and DXF files for laser cutting

• Two video tutorials:

  1. How to assemble the basic version

  2. Bonus: How to decorate the locomotive in steampunk style

This leather locomotive box pattern is a fun and rewarding build with flexibility for personalization.

Important notes

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

Steampunk leather train template with real personality

The base design is clean — no gears or brass. That’s for you to decide. This steampunk leather train template is a creative canvas. I often use broken watch parts, small screws, wires, and painted metal to build the steampunk aesthetic. You can go subtle or wild — every version ends up different.

The front cab opens to reveal a small compartment. Behind it, the cargo section serves as a larger box. Both are secured with magnets, making the design fully functional, not just decorative.

It’s a conversation piece that you can actually use.

A DIY leather train organizer for more than jewelry

This DIY leather train organizer isn’t limited to jewelry. It’s great for any small items you want to store with care — pins, USB sticks, sewing supplies, SD cards, coins. Or just build it for fun, as a handmade gift or as part of a collection.

With its structure, proportions, and layered parts, this little train feels like a model, but with purpose.

You’ll learn how to:

• Work with magnets

• Use threaded rods for reinforcement

• Create clean compartments inside 3D shapes

• Add personalized external elements if you want

Build it once. Customize forever.

This leather train jewelry box pattern is only the start. You can make it minimal, mechanical, colorful, or classic. The base is strong and clean — the rest is up to your creativity.

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