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Create your own leather glasses case. Simple, no-sew tutorial!
Customize your case according to your tastes, with a first name label or a lace.

Dimensions (closed): 16 cm in length - 8 cm in width
Download the pattern
This free pattern is for private use only. It is to be printed in real size. Download the PDF pattern
If you have a Cricut Maker, here is the pattern in SVG: Download the SVG pattern
Supplies
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The products needed to complete this tutorial
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  • SIZE: 15x20cm 20x30cm 30x40cm 8x50cm
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THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT

To complete this tutorial, you will need:

  • 1 piece of leather 20x30 cm, approximately 1.5 mm thick
  • 6 chicago screws - 9 mm diameter with 3x7 cm screws
  • 2 T3 collar buttons
  • 1 punch cookie cutter, 3 mm in diameter. Not necessarily: a punch cookie cutter of at least 11 mm in diameter
  • A slice finish

  • 1 cutter
  • 1 metal ruler
  • 1 abrasive sponge or sandpaper
  • 1 screwdriver
  • 1 adhesive tape

1. CUT THE PATTERN

Cut out the pattern, then hold the pieces on the piece of leather using masking tape.

Also cut out two round dot (P4) of at least 11mm which will be used to protect the glasses from the collar buttons. You can either cut it with a cutter (you can also make a 2x2cm square so that the piece is easier to cut) or with the help of a round punch cookie cutter.
DIY glasses case

2. DRILL THE HOLES

Make the holes using the 3 mm round cookie cutter. Then, cut the leather with a cutter.
DIY glasses case
DIY glasses case

3. Work the edge and back of the leather

For vegetable tanned leather: sand the edge of the leather with sandpaper. Apply tragacanth gum with a brush to the back and edge of the leather. Polish with a cloth.
For other leathers, apply an edge dye.
VIDEO AND GUIDE ON TRADAGANTUS GUM >

DIY leather glasses case
DIY leather glasses case

4. Screw the inner support

Screw, with the Chicago screws, part P2 (inner support) to the location provided on the pattern. This support will hold the glasses inside the case.
DIY glasses case

5. SCREW IN THE COLLAR BUTTONS

Screw the collar buttons onto the front of the case.
Then, protect the collar button screws with the small round pieces. Put double-sided tape (3M type) behind the protective circles and glue them.
DIY leather glasses case
DIY leather glasses case

6. OPTION: MAKE A MARKING

Make a mark on the vegetable tanned leather. Personalize the case by stamping alphabet stamps.
HOW TO MARK LEATHER? >

DIY leather glasses case

7. INSTALL THE CHICAGO SCREWS

Assemble the case with the 4 remaining Chicago screws. Place the screw head in the front flap then in the rear flap and in the tab. Screw with a screwdriver.
DIY leather glasses case
DIY leather glasses case

8. MAKE THE INCISIONS FOR THE COLLAR BUTTONS

Make 3mm incisions for the collar buttons on the flap (see pattern).
DIY leather glasses case

Your leather glasses case is finished!

DIY Leather glasses case
DIY Leather glasses case
glasses case tutorial
DIY Leather glasses case

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