EQUIPMENT
For this tutorial, everything needed is provided in the kits: silver pencil, cookie cutter, piece of leather, leather strap, chicago screw and a bag clasp.
All you need is a mallet, a screwdriver and a cutter! For this tutorial we have chosen firm and thick leathers (between 1.5 and 2 mm thick). 
1. CUT THE PIECES
Cut out the pattern pieces (to be downloaded from the dedicated tab - at the very top of the page) and assemble them with adhesive tape. 
Using the 3 mm cookie cutter and a mallet, make the holes indicated on the template. 
2. TRACE THE PIECES ON THE LEATHER
Using the silver pencil, trace the pieces of the template on the back of the leather - split side. Also remember to mark the positions of the holes.
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3. CUT THE PIECES
Cut out the leather pieces using a metal ruler and a cutter. Part n°7 must be cut from the piece of split leather. Please note that this piece is only to be cut if you opt for a school bag clip.
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4. MAKE THE HOLES IN THE LEATHER
Make the holes in the leather using the 3 mm punch. 
5. INSTALL THE BAG CLIP - TUCK
Place the first part of the satchel closure (tuck) on the front of the pocket at the place indicated on the pattern. Place the tab (part 7) between the main part and the tuck then insert the clip into the holes of the tuck and fold down the claws using the ruler.
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Make the 3 mm incisions at the 2 places indicated on the pattern and place the second part of the satchel closure. Place the small steel plate and fold the claws over it.
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6. WHERE TO PLACE THE TURNSTILE CLASP
Make the 5 mm incisions (part n°1) and cut out the rectangle indicated on the pattern (part n°2). Place the turnstile of the clasp at the location of the incisions indicated on the pattern.
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On the split side of the leather (reverse), fold down the claws of the turnstile using a ruler. Then put the second part of the clasp on the front of the bag.
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7. ADJUST THE LEATHER STRAP
Adjust the length of the shoulder strap according to your size (cut the excess with scissors). With the punch, make 2 holes centered at each end 1.2 cm and 4.5 cm from the edge. 
8. MARK THE PLEATS
Using the mallet, hit the fold areas (indicated on the dotted pattern) on the back of the leather (split side) or on the right side (grain side) by putting on a piece of protection so as not to mark the leather. 
9. ASSEMBLE THE POUCH
Assemble the pocket with chicago screws. Put the head of the screw in the first hole of the strap then of the front ear. Then put the thread in the hole of the interior reinforcement and the rear ear and screw. Repeat the operation for each hole. Finish tightening with a screwdriver. You can also add a dot of glue to your chicago screws before tightening to be sure that they will not unscrew over time and with use.
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10. OPTION: TINTING THE EDGES
To give a more finished side to your cover, we invite you to tint the edges of the color of your choice.
To do this, lightly sand the edge with sandpaper, apply the dye (at least 2 coats), rub beeswax on the edge and rub with a cloth. 
THE LATEST: THE VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER POUCH
2 additional steps are to be taken into account for the realization of this pocket.
- Dyeing vegetable tanned leather with olive oil before cutting. Using a wide brush, soak the leather with olive oil. Put at least 3 coats trying to put the same amount of oil everywhere. Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day and if possible in front of a window.
- Work the edges of the pouch and strap with gum tragacanth. Sand the slices with sandpaper to remove imperfections. Remove the rubber, wait a few moments, then rub briskly with a cloth.
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11 comments
Leïla
Je viens de finir mon kit, j’en suis ravie et quelle fierté !
Du coup j’aimerais me lancer dans un 2e identique, j’ai un morceau de cuir mais beaucoup plus fin que celui fourni avec le kit, pensez vous que ça puisse convenir ?
Merci
Anonymous
Bonjour Mme. PAGEAULT,
Le mot “SVG” représente un format de fichier spécifique. Nous proposons ce format pour les personnes qui utilisent une machine de découpe comme la cricut.
Si vous n’utilisez pas de cricut, vous pouvez simplement télécharger le patron en PDF pour l’imprimer.
Bonne journée, l’équipe Deco Cuir.
Anonymous
Je peux paraître idiote, mais je ne sais pas ce que signifie SVG pour télécharger.
Merci
Anonymous
Bonjour Denis,
Nous avons rajouté le patron en SVG dans l’onglet “Patron” en haut de cette page.
Bonne journée, l’équipe Deco Cuir.
Anonymous
il serait sympa d’avoir le patron en svg pour la cricut , J’ai acheter le kit télécharger le patron en pdf et impossible d’arriver à la transférer sur le cricut disagn.
Pourriez vous le faire .
Par avance merci
Anonymous
Bonjour Amandine,
Avez-vous bien téléchargé le bon patron : “Fermoir tourniquet” et non “Fermoir cartable” ?
Je vous le transmets par email ;) !
Bonne journée, l’équipe Deco Cuir
Anonymous
Bonjour,
merci pour ce tuto!
je ne vois pas sur le patron où sont les repères pour l’attache tourniquet.
merci
Anonymous
Bonjour Béatrice,
Les patrons peuvent être directement téléchargés sur notre page tutoriel dans l’onglet « Patron » (tout en haut). Au cas-où, je vous les ai envoyé par e-mail :).
Justine de Deco Cuir
Anonymous
Bonjour, merci pour ce tuto, quand au patron, je ne le trouve pas …. faut il le télécharger ? Merci
Anonymous
Merci beaucoup, c’est super gentil ! A essayer très vite !
Anonymous
Merci pour ce tuto et ce patron.. je le testerai prochainement… et bravo pour votre nouveau site, plus agréable à visiter…