REQUIRED MATERIALS
- 1 piece of cowhide leather - size 30 x 40 cm / approx. 1.4 mm thick.
- 2 Chicago screws Ø9 mm.
- A pair of scissors and a utility knife.
- 1 round punch Ø3 mm.
- 1 jar of Tokonole.
FULL TUTORIAL VIDEO
1. CUT THE PATTERN
Download the pattern and print it to actual size. Cut out the paper pattern and transfer it, using a silver pencil, onto the leather piece (grain side).
2. CUT THE PIECES
Cut out the pattern pieces using a utility knife or scissors.
3. CREATE THE SLITS
Score the slits with a utility knife.
4. PUNCH THE LEATHER
Punch the Ø 3 mm holes with a punch or a revolving punch.
5. FORM THE STRUCTURE
Assemble the basket: start with one side, fold the middle tab, then the one with a straight line, and finish with the rounded one (see numbers on the pattern).
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6. ATTACH THE STRAP
Insert the strap (piece P2) into the three slits (top and bottom) of the assembled side.
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7. ASSEMBLE WITH A CHICAGO SCREW
Screw in a Chicago screw to hold the three layers and the strap.
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8. REPEAT THE OPERATION ON THE OTHER SIDE
Repeat steps 6 to 8 for the other side.
YOU'RE DONE!
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