Coin purse #6 (Request)

 Another request from relative for a simple coin purse.


This is the first version tried out and it certainly usage is very dependent on individual needs and requirement. This is done after consulting face to face with end user what is their needs.

Does not need any credit card holder / slot, just for keep small change and dollar notes. However prefer to have a button to keep it close.
It mean to retain the two button type to latch close.

New coin purse design , two pocket for notes.

Add "trade mark" label on one pocket

Add two button position about 1.5 cm by 1.5 cm from edge.

Burnish the edge

This how the "trade mark" is install into one of the pocket.

Tips:- it will be better to burnish the edge of the pocket before stitching is done.

Add button and compare position

Rear view of project

Inside view of project.

Inside view of project

Work in progress ... stay tune for more update.

More update on 6th Jan 2019.

Cut all material with reference to
base layer size.

Encounter some challenge as leather property changes as we cut them, how we punch hole, how we handle them during the process of applying gule.
When we handle the edge during the attachment between layer. As it is normal for leather changes slight in shape.

Note:- it is essential the knife is sharpen before use. It is very crucial and important step for better clean edge.

Tips:- it will be better to start cutting from the centre of the curve shape.

However it is depend on individual preference and style.

Which method suit each personal preference and best work for them

Cut curve shape direct with the aid of template

Cut a straight line perpendicular to edge.

Tips:- for certain soft leather it better to cut from one end.

Continue cut straight line from the other end

Then continue to cut from the other end of edge and meet at about center.It help to minimize leather material movement when use one direction cut.




When cutting thicker leather is better to goes over several cutting stroke

Cut curved line for edge

Gift for a relative. The customize coin purse is base on 👩 needs.

It good to hear from she appreciate this gift to make her happy.











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Coin purse #5 (Request)

                     Project coin purse /credit card holder

This is a request by relative for a simple coin purse with pocket for notes and credit card.

Make measurement use this
coin purse / credit card holder

Use heavy item to flatten material

Slightly different version (16 cm length).

The original length is 12 cm and height is 12 cm.
Another version require length with 16cm cut and same height 12 cm.

Update on project . . . 🙆

Layout material for project, check
dimension base on photo

Scratch surface before apply glue

Layout cut material to match
with outer layer.

Cut curve edge

Punch hole tool

Punch hole for one side of inner edge

Check position

 ✋ Work in progress and stay in tune for more update.

Punch hole ready for stitchiing

Cut hole to accommodate
button head

Hidden button head on tab

end product of project

Update 31st Dec 2018. 

✋ 1) Fair evaluation by user, gives some positive comment, this coin purse is bigger and a bit too bulky for Asian pocket.
2) It will be better if a bigger flap over lap the edge, easier to open close rather than use tag in this case.


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Coin Purse

New design coin purse base on friend recommendation.

Some raw materials with natural shape,pattern, texture of edge to make it looks unique in design. As it is very difficult to create a same edge pattern, shape, texture what nature provide design of product edge.

Use template for cut shape of project

Use template for cut shape of project

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Share tips and step to make project more fun.

Punch hole for button before glue materials

Share tips to punch hole on project

Use coin shape to cut corner

One method to cut corner.

Use sand paper to smoothen edge before proceed with burnishing process. The edge if not smooth and uneven the end result will be less attractive and looks not professional.

Apply burnishing cream for project

apply two round leather to cover rear of button .

How to apply round pad on button.

Tools for punch hole for stitching

Start punch hole at one end

For corner need two pin diamond punch to follow curve line

Punch hole from the other end and adjust gap accordingly to fill gap space

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Select with nature shape edge pattern

Second layer for coin purse

Final front layer added

This is simple tips just make a light mark with punch hole tool on project surface. once confirm punch hole

once confirm button hole is correct location. Punch hole can proceed.

This where we add the trade mark inside project

How to apply cream on inner surface to smoothen the edge portion. Use a paper edge as guide when applying burnishing cream. Hence only selected area is covered by cream

Add a small leather piece to cover both button surface

Burnishing the front layer edge before assemble this part

To remove unwanted surface before apply glue to contact area.

Punch hole along the "drain' line.

Preparing for stitching after punch hole

This coin purse have customize with
stamping done of end user initial.

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