LUGGAGE TAG NO. 1
NECESSARY MATERIALS
- 1 piece of leather 15 x 20 cm - Semi-soft/semi-firm - Thickness of approximately 1.3 to 1.6 mm
- 1 sheet of transparent MICA paper
- 1 paper tag
- Polyester or polyester-cotton thread
- Leather glue
- A utility knife
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1. Cut the leather
Download the pattern and trace pieces P1 and P2 from the "Tag No. 1" pattern onto the leather. Cut out the pieces using a utility knife or a pair of scissors.
2. Make the notches
On one of the P1 pieces, cut out the tag window. On piece P2, make the notches. Punch 1 mm diameter stop holes at the ends of the 8.5 cm and 1.5 cm notches on P2, as well as those for the window on P1.
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3. Assemble pieces P1
Glue the edges of the P1 pieces together, wrong side to wrong side, for 3 mm (only where there are stitching lines). Sew the P1 pieces by following the stitching line (see pattern). There are several options for sewing:
Hand stitching:
For experts: saddle stitch.
For beginners: simplified stitching. Punch the sewing holes using a 1 mm hole punch.
Machine stitching:
Sew with no. 40 polyester thread, 0.36 mm in diameter. Use clips to keep the leather pieces firmly in place while sewing.
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4. Punch the hole for the tab
Make the oblong hole in piece P1 to insert the tab (P2). Make 2 holes using a 3 mm round hole punch, then connect them with a utility knife and a ruler. Don't hesitate to watch the tutorial video.
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OPTION: finish the leather edges with edge finish or a burnishing gum.
5. Insert the tag and the tab
Slide a transparent plastic sheet inside the case along with a paper tag (name, contact details...). Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 cm. Pass tab P2 through the hole in piece P1 and secure it using the small notch. Then attach the tag to your chosen piece of luggage.
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OPTION: personalize the luggage tag
Personalize the luggage tag with a date, word, or name using our brass characters.
You're finished!
Congratulations on your leather luggage tag: unique, robust, and entirely customizable. Perfect for easily identifying your belongings in style!
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LUGGAGE TAG NO. 2
OPTIONAL:
1. CUT THE PIECES
- Using the silver pencil, trace the main piece of the "Tag No. 2" pattern
- Cut the rectangle using a ruler and a utility knife
- To cut the 1.5 x 22 cm strap, we used a strap cutter.
The pencil is erasable on most leathers with a simple eraser (do not use on vegetable-tanned leather). We advise you to test it beforehand to ensure it works on your specific leather.
2. TRACE 2 LINES USING A CREASER
To style the main piece, trace 1 line (a crease) along each length using a creaser.
3. STAMP THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS
Dampen the leather with a sponge and a little water. Then stamp the letters and numbers using the stamp guide and a mallet.
4. MAKE A SLOT (OBLONG HOLE)
Make a slot using the hole punch.
5. ATTACH THE BUCKLE WITH A RIVET
Using a setting tool (here a handle) and a 3 mm hole punch: attach the buckle using a double-cap T3 rivet.
6. MAKE 5 HOLES ON THE STRAP
Using a 3 mm hole punch, make 5 holes at the other end of the strap (1st hole 1.5 cm from the edge, then every 2 cm).
7. STAMP THE MINI 3D STAMP
Dampen the strap with a sponge and a little water, then strike the mini 3D stamp.
8. WORK THE LEATHER EDGES
Before applying a finishing gum to the vegetable-tanned leather edges, sand the edges at a 45° angle.
9. FINISH THE EDGES
Apply gum tragacanth or Tokonole to the leather edges and rub vigorously with a cotton cloth or a wood burnisher.
10. NOURISH THE LEATHER
Nourish the leather with a little neatsfoot oil or PANDA grease.
LUGGAGE TAG NO. 3
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You will also need olive oil to dye the vegetable-tanned leather.
1. DAMPEN THE VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER
Dampen the vegetable-tanned leather with a sponge and a little water.
2. STAMP THE LEATHER
Stamp the letters and numbers using the stamp guide and a mallet.
3. DYE THE LEATHER WITH OLIVE OIL
Using a large brush, soak the leather with olive oil.
Apply at least 2 coats, trying to distribute the oil evenly.
Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day, if possible in front of a window in direct sunlight.
4. PROTECT THE LEATHER WITH SATIN SHENE
Apply Satin Shene (matte finish) uniformly over the entire piece of leather to protect it. Satin Shene is also available in a glossy version: Super Shene.
5. FINISH THE EDGES WITH TOKONOLE
Finish the leather edges with Tokonole or gum tragacanth and rub them with a wood burnisher (see the video on our blog).
6. ATTACH A T3 RIVET TO THE KEYCHAIN
Fold the leather keychain tab over itself, then attach a double-cap T3 rivet.
7. FINISH THE LEATHER KEYCHAIN
Add a round carabiner to the keychain so it can be attached to a suitcase.
Nourish the leather with a little neatsfoot oil or PANDA grease.
2 comments
Anonymous
Bonjour Hochart,
Totalement, nous vendons le plastique transparent ici : https://www.decocuir.com/products/100-feuilles-plastique-transparent-mica-a4
Bonne journée,
L’équipe Deco Cuir
Hochart
Pour l’étiquette n° 3 vous pouvez insérer un film plastique transparent pour protéger votre étiquette papier entre les 2 couches de cuir