I made this leather case for the Kindle 3 from a piece of leather and some felt (and some hard work)
The main part is goat leather and the black corners on the inside are kangaroo.
it’s a fairly tight fit and the Kindle is meant to be kept in the case while reading.
The front cover is the Kindle logo carved into the leather (I didn’t have the proper tools for this one so I had to use whatever I could find around the house) and it’s dyed in black and brown.
All major controls are accessible with the Kindle in the case.
The top corner is a rubber band so that it’s easier to put the device into the case.
The back is all black and has an extra layer of leather for reinforcement
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So if i wanted to make something similar.
1. where would i buy the leather from
2. How did you make the leather hard
3. what did you use to stitch? just a regular needle and thread?
Hi James,
You can get leather from specialized stores. I recommend at least 2.6-3mm thickness so that it doesn’t flex too much. You have to sew with waxed thread, 2 needles and an awl (to pre punch the holes)
I’m about to make another one and I’ll try and put together a little tutorial. Come back to this page in a week or 2 to check it out. Hopefully it’ll be finished by then
thanks very much!! I’m actually about to finish another new one so the one you see in this post could be up for sale (or the new one I’m about to finish). Email me through my about.me page at http://about.me/attila for details.
love the case let us know when they are up for sale. I currently have one made by http://www.joevleather.com. I’m a huge Doctor Who fan and by far Joe V. Leather has been the only company out there that has produce a solid quality Tardis Cover I like.
This is just perfect. when you start selling them, call me!
It’s really claver. I’m loving it.
So if i wanted to make something similar.
1. where would i buy the leather from
2. How did you make the leather hard
3. what did you use to stitch? just a regular needle and thread?
Hi James,
You can get leather from specialized stores. I recommend at least 2.6-3mm thickness so that it doesn’t flex too much. You have to sew with waxed thread, 2 needles and an awl (to pre punch the holes)
I’m about to make another one and I’ll try and put together a little tutorial. Come back to this page in a week or 2 to check it out. Hopefully it’ll be finished by then
here it is: How to make the DIY leather kindle case
http://attilaacs.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/tutorial-how-i-make-the-diy-kindle-leather-case/
Will you ever be selling them? I would sure to be one of the first to buy, it’s really beautiful! If you ever do decide to sell them please notify me!
Hi Melissa,
thanks very much!! I’m actually about to finish another new one so the one you see in this post could be up for sale (or the new one I’m about to finish). Email me through my about.me page at http://about.me/attila for details.
…I love the cover! Love, love, love it! Any chance you’ll be making any more? I’d be very interested in purchasing one if you did! 🙂
I don’t plan on making more at the moment. If I ever do, I’ll post it on here or on G+ though
I would LOVE one of these. I just adore the kindle logo!
love the case let us know when they are up for sale. I currently have one made by http://www.joevleather.com. I’m a huge Doctor Who fan and by far Joe V. Leather has been the only company out there that has produce a solid quality Tardis Cover I like.