Trying make small gift - ちょっとしたプレゼントを作ってみたり

** Note:- I have move some of the project to another blogspot  under post "Coin Purse" with immediate effect dated 18th April 2018 ** Thank you.

*** Note I had transferred Book Mark and Luggage Tag project to new blog effective 18 and 19th April.

** 注:- 2018 年 4 月 18 日付けで、プロジェクトの一部を別のブログスポット「Coin Purse」の投稿に移しました。** ありがとうございます。

*** 注意: 4 月 18 日と 19 日付けで、ブックマークと荷物タグのプロジェクトを新しいブログに移管しました。

Trying make small gift 👀

   Was thinking of making small leather gift and started surf thru Pinterest site for simple design idea and easy to do step.
    Saw a simple design for pencil case. To start off, to create a paper template and transfer to cardboard.

* normal practice is to use paper template to verify design and do a simple check is the end product is practical and "workable".

ちょっとしたプレゼントを作ってみました👀

    革製の小さなギフトを作ろうと考えていて、シンプルなデザインのアイデアと簡単な手順を求めて Pinterest サイトをサーフィンし始めました。

     シンプルなデザインのペンケースを見つけました。 まず、型紙を作成し、段ボールに転写します。

* 通常は、紙のテンプレートを使用してデザインを検証し、最終製品が実用的で「実行可能」であるかどうかの簡単なチェックを行います。

Materials and tool for pencil case project

Step #1 Make paper template for project.

Step #2 Draw line use leather marker pen and mark hole to punch for VT5 button

Step #3 Cutting leather according to outline drawn from template

Tips #01- Cutting a rectangular portion of leather with sharp corner. When using rotary cutter there is limitation hence it better to cut a portion from one corner using a craft knife.

ステップ #1 プロジェクト用の紙のテンプレートを作成します。

ステップ#2 レザーマーカーペンを使用して線を描き、VT5ボタン用のパンチ穴にマークを付けます

ステップ#3 型紙から描いた輪郭に従って革を裁断します

ヒント #01- 革の角が鋭い長方形の部分をカットします。 ロータリーカッターでは限界があるので、カッターナイフを使って角の一部を切り取ると良いでしょう。

Step #4 where the edge of the leather is trim off with drain knife cutter.

Step #5 to trim a round edge using a 20cts coin to get better curve shape

Step #6 using tool to punch VT5 button hole.

Step #7 showing punch tool to hold the "male" VT5 button accessories and sharing tools use for this project.

Step# 8 How to  prepare leather piece to punch hole along edge and use metal clamp to hold and align two leather together, refer to tips #02. It recommend to use a marker tool to draw line for alignment of hole punch work easier.

Step# 9 Use punch hole along the drawn line. Since the material is too thick we make mark on second layer and punch hole with puncher. * to prevent damage to tools, sharp edge of punch hole device it better to have a layer underneath like hard wood or 2mm thick polyurethane plastic sheet.

Step #10 use of cigarette lighter to terminate a wax thread. It is recommend to trim wax thread for a sufficient length to ensure good size ball by cigarette lighter heat. !! Be careful not to be too close as it might damage your stitches and watch your finger and hand. Preferable to use lighter with adjustable flame size to minimize damage.

Tips #02 use of mini metal clamp with paper underneath to prevent dent mark from clamp contact surface.
Tips #03 (Left side) use of four puncher for stitching .(Right side) method use to start stitching with two colour thread,

Compare the different way to stitch and use combination of colour wax thread.

* note:- what is VT5 snap on button/fastener? 

It is device use for this project to hold two part together. Attached image of a sample on VT5 snap on button/fastener, to view in greater details and proper name for each part.

** note:- you will need a hole puncher and riveter or punch set for each type,

*** note:- for demo on how to fix these snap on button you can watch this YouTube demo title - Snap Fastener Installation Tool Demo ,url link = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlRwHwo6eW8

Interesting and professional guide on snap on fastener ( Published on 9 May 2011 ).

From YouTube, title is Setting Snap Fasteners - url link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwBNL6lluLM

This guy is a professional tutor and guide.

You will notice the tool type use and the base material when making hole and setting snap on button. Best practice is try to use correct tool to prolong your leathercraft tool and also minimize damage to it.

I have seen some demo using incorrect way and tool to punch hole and riveter. One example it is not recommend a metal hammer to strike the hole puncher it better to buy a mallet with plastic or harden rubber head or teflon material.

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Another project is the eye glass cover.

Have a great day and enjoy your hobby.

========= Update on 5th Jan 2018 ========
Notice someone else project for eye glass cover it is interesting to compare their method used and design apply and what other technique is used.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYsLgutflFA

How to make leather sunglasses case (with templates)
By Charbarhousemusic             Published on 22 Apr 2015       ( 5:20 minutes)

Make a vegetable tan leather, hand stitched glasses case. Robust but elegant, classy & simple. Beginners leather project.

Things used:

About an A4 size piece of veg tan leather (2.5mm)
Edging tool (No 2)
Pricking Iron (5mm pitch)
Wing Dividers
Polypropylene (like from the covers used in A4 plastic pocket files) .75 mm thick
Magnetic clasps (Amazon sells them)
Fiebing's dye

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24th June 2017

29th June 2017.
More project for eye cover case

Added a few idea for eye cover case as was trying out different variation in design and use a VT2 snap button.
In this project added a layer of soft rubber lining for better grip and support the outer casing.

Happy making more small gift.

This book mark now transfer to new blogspot

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Try hand on some new leather material (veg tan) for eye cover case ...

Front view of sun glass cover case

Internal view, white lining material is to provide support

View on the type of stitches used.

Overall view

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Update 31st Dec 2017

Set up and cut thread for stitches and needle choice

Tips on stitching key chain to minimize thread catch up during stitching process. Use string or leather strip to hold together the loose part key chain hook.

Purchase new tools and material from supplier.

New purchase tools

New tools purchase for leather project.

Learn something new and also a lesson learn.

The diamond punch tool is design to “cut” into leather clean and in such way for easier stitching work.

Be aware not to “accidentally“ drop this tool as it is brittle and break easily or it sharp end tip will get blunt.

As for the skiver tool, still have not explore it full potential at this moment.

Hence limited knowledge to share at this point in time.

New purchase tools (wooden brunshing) and materials (thread, rivet, 

Sharing recent project and work done for key chain

YEAR 2018 posts

Add some tips for making new Key Chain (4 post key chain and 6 post key chain) .
Trying different way of stitching the edge and fabricate small parts for key chain.

Small leather 

Sharing best practice on stitching thread for small leather project using “expensive” thread which is wax coated with characteristic of being strong and durable materials.

This is one simple tips to minimize wastage on thread for "SMALL" leather on stitching. Note:- Save costing is best done as one roll of GALACES  S020 0.6mm (approx. length??) is RM25.00.

The approximate length of thread to cut for a simple and small project as a general guide only.

As for this project the leather wide is approximate 2 cm and the recommend thread to cut is about 14-15 cm. The stitch punch type ,hole spacing is about 3 cm for stitching..

*Note #1 for bigger project the guide is slightly different for thread length to cut and not appropriate to apply in this situation.*

** Note #2 Other factor to consider a) is the pattern type for stitching also need to take into consideration. b) Hole spacing punch on leather is also need to take into consideration too.

*** Note #3 it best consider using the correct size needle and type for this application. Previously I was using a much bigger needle size for a small thread size 0.6mm. This result in difficulty to make stitches and end up wasting time, the needle encounter wastage in thread , safety issue as need great strength to perform work.

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Update 5th Jan 2018. 
Sharing useful tips form this video on small project key holder. It also share tips and inform on approximate dimension for this project.

making a simple leather key holder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjvVjNONULQ

By  garyipip                  Published on 26 Mar 2015   (8:17 minutes)

small leather goods
This time I am hope I can show you how a piece of 5" x 6" leather can be used to make a very simple key holder. 
When the key holder is opened, the width is 5" (approx 13 cm) and the length is 3 1/2" (approx 9 cm);
When it is closed, the width is 1 1/2" (approx 4 cm) 
A brass D-ring for key rings, and a brass trigger snap hook for attaching to something secure...

hope you enjoy this small and simple project ,A good way as a gift to make someone happy :)

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Update 7th Jan 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtOWANCDKjw

Leatherworking How to: Overcast Stitching 

and Fixing Mistakes

By ReallyNiceGoods            Published on 30 Nov 2017              (16:42minutes)

In this video I show you how to fix mistakes by removing stitches, placing new ones, messing up a few times and finally getting it right. This video also serves as a demonstration for overcast stitching methods.

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Update 18th Jan 2018.
    A small project request from a friend. A card holder purchase from supplier which make leather. Look straight forward project.
A sample unit for explore this new design.

RFID card holder

Template for above card holder.

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✋Update 25th Jan 2018.
  Tried the above project and did encounter some challenges.
1) The cutting on corner take longer to shape as both piece need to align them during the process.
2) As for punching hole along edge for stitching face some difficulty if the leather is too thick.
3) Tried to cut off groove for stitching on some leather surface encounter uneven groove. It looks like if against the grain it is not so smooth operation.

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✋Update 27th Jan 2018.
      Some of the small items project like for Key Chain, please refer to other category within this blog.
The reason is for certain project I prefer to publish by category type. 
Thank you for viewing and if you have comment please share. Have a nice day.

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✋Update 28th Jan 2018.
      Share on another simpler design sunglass case. Template is available upon request.

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Update 12th Feb 2018.
   Some idea on sun glass casing with some simple tips and method to use.



Template for backing layer inside sun glass casing. There is two portion to fabricate to match and give some support to the leather for firmness to casing.



* note:- since not all cutting match the template it recommend to check the actual contour for the backing layer and align before guling on leather. At time it might need to fine tune the edge contour to match the stitching hole punch along the edge.
* When applying glue on leather side and backing layer ensure it have sufficient time for the gule to set before attaching them together.

Next step as follows.

 Allow sufficient time for glue to be ready before attach the two part together. Apply slight pressure for both parts to achieve better adhesion.
This is to provide and get better and good adhesion strength between the backing layer and leather inner side.

Use this wooden tool to help spread and apply good adhesion between both layer.

Take note the beginning portion have two loop to start off. Using saddle stitching method to hold both edge.

After complete the stitch check the project as the whole.

Prepare marking for the flap where a velcro material are to be position and place on.

Overall rear view of the project.















Next step is how to attached velcro material to hold the flap.

* Tips, use a rubber tube to minimize injury to finger during sewing. As the leather and velcro are tough material to sew.

Use awl to make hole for easier sewing.

This is how I stitch a velcro piece on the leather surface (at the front). View from inside, after punch a small hole and use needle to sew.
To cover up visible thread have gule a small patch over the thread.

Use marker pen to make mark position for better spacing when sewing velcro material.

Final product

This what the end product looks like from front view.

Another sun glass casing

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Update on 13th Feb 2018

This is how to "hide" the black thread inside project using a small piece of same material and colour.

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Update 17th Feb 2018.

Trying out slight design modify for sunglass casing on different way to close.

Different design on the tip for closing the sun glass casing

This another design was a "clone" pattern from a reputable sunglass

Create a "drain" line or groove for stitch thread to travel

Apply glue for attaching backing material on inside of leather.

Before punching hole it better to create slight marking on groove lining.

Tool to punch hole.

Tools for preparation work for tag

Punch hole for saddle stitch

Use small thread for this tag

Saddle stitch needle

Try out the tag

Overall view on project

Update 18th Feb 2018.
       This is the continuation for project on sunglass casing.

 New sunglass casing

 Different view on sun glass casing

Front view






19th April - Transfer book mark to new blogspot immediate effect.

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Update 11th March 2018.  Key Chain
Different design for key chain holder with 6 head.

Tools required

Tool to punch hole for button

You might want to verify is the punch size match your button size. A quick way to verify is have button hold against the punch hole tool cutting edge.

Tools for key chain 6 head to measure and marking.

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Update 21st March 2018.

      Was glad and happy when a friend introduce a new wear glass casing design it have ready to use template to share.
You can download from this url link. (Here's a link to the templates: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c01x7x00bcx...)
Must give credit to this source for this template is share on YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtkYzLqKqas&t=605s.

DIY Eyewear Sleeve - How To Make A Leather Glasses Case .. by The Polished Gent  Published on 30 Sep 2015

= = = = = = = = = = Notice another version of sunglass casing = = = = = = =
Watch this YouTube and sharing template.

Making a Leather Sunglasses Case (No Sew) "using glue method".

The Minimalist Maker    Published on 22 Jun 2017
In this video I’m making a sunglasses case out of leather and cardboard. It’s a “no sew” project but requires some precision work. The end result is a cool geometric and minimalist looking sunglasses case. 
               You can download free plans for this case from my website https://theminimalistmaker.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMzs7hhR0T4

Another classic method is how to create template for project

That is all for today.. have a good day.

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✋update 19th April 2018 . Note:- All luggage tag project is being move to other post - LUGGAGE TAG project.


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✋Update 18th April - move to new post title - coin purse


Update 16th April 2018.
 Move to new blogspot under Coin purse.



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18th April 2018