1. PRINT AND TRACE THE PATTERN
Download and print the PDF pattern. You can also choose a pre-cut pouch available for sale on our website (in this case, go directly to step 3: assembling the pouch).
Cut out the paper pattern, leaving about 1 cm of margin around the pieces. Then, tape the pattern onto the leather using masking tape.
2. PUNCH AND CUT THE POUCH
Punch the holes in the pouch using a mallet and a 4 mm diameter punch tool.
- For a 14.5 cm pouch, you need to make 20 holes spaced 2 cm apart.
- For a 20 cm pouch, you need to make 24 holes (see pattern).
Using a rotary cutter or a good pair of scissors: cut out the pouch from the leather (for a perfect curve, we recommend using a rotary cutter).
*The pouch's "ears" were intentionally not cut out in these 2 example photos, but don't forget to make them 😉
3. ASSEMBLE THE LEATHER POUCH
The video below shows you 2 ways to assemble a leather pouch!
STANDARD VERSION
- Take 1 meter of round leather lace (2 mm diameter) and cut it into 2 pieces of 50 centimeters.
- Pass the lace starting from one "ear" and make a full circle. Pull the lace out and tie a knot.
- Proceed in the same way for the second lace, but this time start from the other "ear" and then tie a knot.
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The little extra: adorn the pouch with a sliding stopper, eyelets, or a cord lock. We also advise you to dye the edges of the leather pouch to give it a more finished look.
CORD LOCK VERSION
- Take 50 centimeters of round leather lace (2 mm diameter).
- Pass the lace starting from one "ear" and make a full circle. Pull the lace out.
- Thread each end of the lace into the cord lock, then tie a knot.
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OUR LEATHER POUCH CUTS
All that's left is to assemble them with a leather lace!
PRACTICAL FOR ALL OCCASIONS
LEATHER POUCH: OUR SOPHISTICATED VERSION
Create a practical and elegant pouch, ideal for keeping your coins tidy. Its stylized version with a flap provides extra protection and authentic charm—perfect for carrying your essentials with style.
LEATHER POUCH: MARINE'S VERSION
Marine chose to add a 1 cm wide leather strap to her pouches:
- Mark the stitch points with a pricking iron all around the pouch.
- Cut 2 small leather straps, 1 cm wide, then assemble them with a rivet in the middle (the length will depend on the diameter of the pouch).
- Sew the leather straps onto the leather pouch and make a decorative stitch.
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DIY Idea to make with pouches
A wooden and leather advent calendar.
3 comments
Angelique
Merci beaucoup de partager de votre savoir 👍👏
Marion
Super article, je vais essayer de créer une bourse bijoux , j’espère y arriver !
Anonymous
Tout à fait valable. Il faut reproduire le patron à l’échelle 1/1 sur du carton et prépercer les trous à l’emporte pièce pour simplement passer le crayon argent dedans. C’est l’astuce pour ne pas avoir à tracer.
Avec du lacet 2 mm et du cuir granite l’effet est de toute beauté.