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THE MATERIAL

For this tutorial, everything needed is provided in the kits: silver pencil, punch, 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 chose firm, thick leathers (between 1.5 and 2 mm thick).

1. CUT OUT THE PIECES

Cut out the pattern pieces (download them in the dedicated tab - at the very top of the page) and assemble them with adhesive tape.

Using the 3mm punch and a mallet, make the holes indicated on the template.

2. TRACE THE PIECES ON THE LEATHER

Using the silver pencil, trace the template pieces onto the back of the leather - the split side. Also remember to mark the positions of the holes.

3. CUT OUT THE PIECES

Cut out the leather pieces using a metal ruler and a craft knife. Piece #7 should be cut from the split piece of leather. Note: This piece only needs to be cut if you are using a binder clip.

4. MAKE THE HOLES IN THE LEATHER

Make the holes in the leather using the 3mm punch.

5. INSTALL THE SCHOOL BAG CLIP - TUCK

Place the first part of the binder closure (tuck) on the front of the pocket where indicated on the pattern. Place the tab (piece no. 7) between the main piece and the tuck, then insert the staple into the holes in the tuck and fold down the prongs using the ruler.

Make 3 mm incisions in the 2 places indicated on the pattern and place the second part of the binder closure. Place the small steel plate and fold the claws over it.

6. WHERE TO PLACE THE TOURNIQUET CLASP

Make the 5 mm incisions (piece no. 1) and cut out the rectangle indicated on the pattern (piece no. 2). Place the clasp turnbuckle at the location of the incisions indicated on the pattern.

On the crust side of the leather (reverse side), fold down the claws of the turnstile using a ruler. Then place the second part of the clasp on the front of the bag.

7. ADJUST THE LEATHER STRAP

Adjust the length of the strap to fit your size (cut off the excess with scissors). Using the punch, make two holes centered at each end, 1.2 cm and 4.5 cm from the edge.

8. MARK THE FOLDS

Using the mallet, strike the crease areas (indicated on the dotted pattern) on the reverse side of the leather (split side) or on the right side (grain side), placing a protective piece to avoid marking the leather.

9. ASSEMBLE THE POUCH

Assemble the pouch with Chicago screws. Place the screw head in the first hole of the strap and then the front ear. Then place the screw thread in the hole of the inner reinforcement and the rear ear and screw. Repeat for each hole. Finish tightening with a screwdriver. You can also add a dab of glue to your Chicago screws before tightening to ensure they won't loosen over time and with use.

10. OPTION: TINTING THE SLICES

To give a more finished look to your pocket, we invite you to tint the edges in the color of your choice.
To do this, lightly sand the edge with sandpaper, apply the stain (at least 2 coats), rub beeswax on the edge and rub with a cloth.

THE LATEST ARRIVAL: THE VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER POUCH

2 additional steps must be taken into account when making this cover.

• Dye vegetable-tanned leather with olive oil before cutting. Using a wide brush, soak the leather with olive oil. Apply at least three coats, trying to apply the same amount of oil everywhere. Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day, preferably in front of a window.

• Work the edges of the pouch and strap with gum tragacanth. Sand the edges with sandpaper to remove any imperfections. Apply the gum, wait a few moments, then rub briskly with a cloth.

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