Materials needed
To complete this tutorial, you will need:
- 1 piece of SATINLYS OR SAUVAGE leather - 15 x 20 cm - 1.2 to 1.4 mm thick
- 1 piece of rather firm cowhide leather - 15 x 20 cm - 1 mm thick
- 1 spool of 8m waxed linen thread MeiSi super fine M50
- 2 saddler's needles - Round Point - John James - Size 002
- 1 edge finish
- OPTION: 1 vegetable tanned collar strap - 20x1 cm - 1.9 mm thick
- 1 cutter
- 1 punch with a diameter of 1 mm (for stitching holes).
- 1 abrasive sponge
- OPTION: 1 set of alphabet stamps
1. PUNCH THE STITCHING HOLES
Position the pattern pieces on the leather and secure them with masking tape. Piece P1, sandwiched by piece P2, should be made from the thickest leather. Punch the 1 mm diameter stitching holes indicated on the pattern (only for simplified stitching with holes).
2. CUT THE LEATHER
Cut out the different pieces with a cutter, following the pattern lines.
3. OPTIONAL
If desired, personalize the small tab P3 with hot or cold stamping. Finish the edges, then sew the tab onto piece P2 at the location indicated on the pattern.
4. GLUE THE EDGES
Apply contact cement to the flesh side of the stitching edges of piece P1. Let it dry, then assemble the glued parts.
5. APPLY GLUE
Then apply contact cement to the grain side of the stitching edges of piece P1, as well as to the flesh side of the stitching edges of piece P2.
6. GLUE THE 2 PIECES TOGETHER
Sandwich piece P1 with piece P2, carefully aligning the stitching holes. Use needles to ensure that the holes of both pieces perfectly coincide.
7. SEW THE CARD HOLDER
Sew the two pieces together by passing each needle through each hole.
SEE THE BEGINNER'S STITCHING GUIDE >
8. FINISH THE EDGES
Sand the edges of the card holder with sandpaper, then apply the finish of your choice.
Congratulations, you're finished!
All that's left is to slip in your cards.
 |
 |
 |
 |
Marbling paint technique:
We have revisited our minimalist card holder tutorial for you using the marbling paint technique. The examples below were made with natural vegetable-tanned leather.
SEE THE MARBLING PAINT GUIDE >
Another version of the card holder
Aurélien (©Cylis.Crea) presents his version of the minimalist card holder.
SEE HIS VERSION >
