This is a 3 minute video showing how to make this kangaroo leather iPhone sleeve.
The finished product has 6 slim card slots and a main slot for the phone:
Prerequisites
You’ll have to know how to hand-sew leather.
Tools and Material used
- small pieces of leather (about 1mm thick, vegetable tanned leather)
- [amazon_link id=”B0092PYDN4″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Stitching Awl[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B002IXKD9U” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Metal Ruler[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B00002X204″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Utility Knife[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B003GRT3ZM” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Binder Clips[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B00004YZQC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Rotary Punch[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B000M3R2HE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Leather Conditioner (or your finish of choice)[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B00DGBZG2C” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Artificial Sinew[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B000PSDJ8M” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]2 Needles[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B00864O8HI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Lighter[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B00HNDZZ7U” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Strap End Punch[/amazon_link]
- [amazon_link id=”B008885TUW” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Stitching Pony[/amazon_link]
Hi, it looked like you made the holes with the rotary punch instead of the stitching awl – is that correct? I’m interested in making my first leather wallet and I’m wondering if I should get the punch or the awl. Nice video.
Hi Hanna,
yes, that’s correct. I used a rotary punch. It would also work with an awl. Depends what style you prefer.
Hi Attila, great video. Can I ask how you ensure cards don’t fall completely through the slots into the case? Is there some sort of pocket holding them in place and if not, how would you implement that? Would love to try this!
Not sure I understand your question right but there’s enough tension so that the cards are held in place. And they are on top of the main part of the leather (not inside the case where the phone is). Adding pockets would add a lot of bulk to the case with the relatively thick leather that I use here. Hope that helps
I love your tutorials, can you please tell me the thickness of leather I need in order to make these case for my cell phones? also, is it possible to buy customized stamps? I would like to have my own tiny engraving using a stamp. I am attempting to make a case as a gift for my gf and sister but i don;t know what thickness I need and where to buy them. The leather stores here are way too expensive just for little pieces of scraps! Thank you so much!
Thanks Dan! The leather I used here is just under 3oz but you can use 3-4oz if you want. You should be able to find scraps that are not very expensive and big enough for a phone case.
For custom stamps, check out http://www.tuffcase.com/shop/
Hi! Do you have a pattern available for this case? I would love to have one!!
Hi Nate,
I don’t have one yet but I’ll make one soon. Check again in a couple of days
YOu are so talented, thank you for sharing your work with us!!!!
I;m trying to print your pattern but even at 100% its not coming out to accommodate an IPhone 6. It wont event fit a Iphone 4? Any suggestions?
Hi Justy,
have you printed it out on A3 size paper with no scaling? It doesn’t fit on a standard A4 sheet (or US letter). The phone pocket is 84mm by 150mm and the big pieces are 84mm by 305mm and the card pocket is 84mm by 100mm.
I hope that helps!