REQUIRED MATERIALS
To complete this tutorial, you will need:
- 1 piece of semi-soft, semi-firm leather - RED - 20 x 30 cm - 1.2 mm thick
- 1 edge finish - Colorcut - 30ml - RED
- 2 small DOUBLE CAP brass rivets (T2) - Nickel finish
- 1 nickel-plated brass snap button - 12 mm diameter
- 3 round keychain rings - NICKEL-PLATED - 14 mm diameter
- 1 rectangular, flat double loop - NICKEL-PLATED - 40 mm
- 1 spool of No. 30 twisted polyester thread - 400 meters - red
And the following tools:
- Tool and accessory setting sets
- 1 hole punch - Ø 3 and 4 mm
- 1 mallet
- 1 abrasive sponge
- 1 silver pencil
- 1 utility knife
1. CUT THE LEATHER USING THE PATTERN
Trace the pattern onto the grain side of the leather using a silver pencil. Take care to position the pattern on the leather to choose the opening direction of the case, left or right. Cut the leather with the utility knife by following the outline.
For the flap of P1 and P2: the rounded edge will be cut to its final shape after the pieces are assembled. Cut it roughly.
2. GLUE THE FLAP
Glue the flap onto the rounded part of the main piece.
3. SEW THE KEY CASE
Stitch all around the piece, carefully following the rounded line drawn in silver pencil on the flap.
4. CUT THE ROUNDED EDGE
Cut the excess leather with a utility knife or rotary cutter, following the curve.
5. TREAT THE EDGES OF THE CASE
Sand the edges of the case (always in the same direction) with an abrasive sponge.
Apply edge dye to the edges of the case. Then, sand with the abrasive sponge and apply a second coat. If necessary, apply a third coat.
6. ATTACH THE RECTANGULAR LOOP
Punch the Ø 3 mm holes intended for the two rivets. Thread the tab through the rectangular loop, then rivet it.
7. INSTALL THE SNAP BUTTON
Install the snap button using the appropriate setting set.
ADD THE ROUND RINGS, THEN THE KEYS!
