Card Holder #2

                             Card holder project.  👀

               This project was request by a friend since 17th July 2017 under title of post "Trying male small gift".👀

But was put on hold as there were other urgent job on hand.

There is three different design for card holder.

Now revisit this project again for card holder (with ample space for RFID case holder not shown here).
This is a sample card holder provide by friend, hence taken some measurement.

Card Holder front view

Rear view in open position

Overall measurement view

Note:- Work in progress, sorry for the inconvenience.

Update 16th Nov 2018.

Still not ready yet as searching material of suitable thickness... please wait and thank you for patience.

Update 23rd Nov 2018.

Was busy with work life, as during week end have opportunity to continue project.

Draw drain line for punch hole

Temporary remove layer to add button

Add a strap with button

Strap hidden

Cut slot for strap

Rear view of project

Stitch the strap to outer layer

Pre assemble by punch hole
for outer and inner layer

Cut slotted line for strap to
sit in

Mark line for punch hole

 Inside view of finish product

Out side view.














Rear outside view

Update 24th Nov 2018.

Another card holder of different material and bigger flap.. The bigger size is to conceal the VT2 button

Bigger design flap

Punch hole along expose edge

Layout various part of project

Punch hole for cutting slot line

Trim part of thicker flap

 reduce thickness by remove part of the leather

Sand paper surface before gule

Cover the button metal part

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Slightly different design with different leather material for this project. Try use a softer material on inside.

Layout material for proejct

 Mark position for button

Sew one of the edge (flap)

 Align and position coin for cutting round edge

Prepare for punch hole for button

one way to cut curve line

Front view of project

Rear view of project

Inside view of project

Three design for card holder.

Update 28th Nov 2018

Provide additional information on RFID casing and card holder as how it is interface and attached.

It give clear view how they are interface and works together.

 Side view to show how the RFID casing attached to card holder.

Another angle to view card holder with one side of edge attached

a RFID casing which make possible to store on card holder design.

RFID Automatic Pop Up Card Holder Aluminum Alloy dimension is 9.6 cm x 6.3 cm x 1 cm.

Happy card holder project coming this way..💁

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HDD carrying pouch #4

        This project for smaller (SLIM version) external hard disk drive (HDD) casing.

It is special request from a friend with smaller external HDD.
a) Needs is for user friendlier ability to retrieve HDD and interface USB cable in two pocket.
b) Single flap for casing and two VT2 button.


See photo on sample hard disk drive shape and size (126 mm x 78 mm x 14 mm). Actual dimension on "Lenovo HDD" (122mm x 77 mm x 15 mm)

Base on end user specification for his hard disk drive .
        However on hand have two similar external hard disk drive

1) Blue casing of size 113 mm x 76 mm x 12 mm
2) Black casing of size 115 mm x 76 mm x 08 mm

Sample HDD on left side compare to carrying case
for different HDD size and type.

One sample external hard
disk drive 115 mm x 76 mm x 08 mm

Sample testing this HDD

View and trail actual HDD with cable

Measurement on HDD sample

HDD sample right (blue colour) size is
113 mm x 76 mm x 12 mm

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* Note:- Work in progress, sorry for the inconvenience.

Update on 10th Nov 2018

 Take measurement and gather idea how to make this project

 Measure the thickness and spacing for edge

 Stitching the side layer to the divider layer

Clean the surface before gule item before punch hole.
Use sandpaper to prepare surface to apply glue, use a straight edge to guide sandpaper.

Apply glue to edge

 cut drain line to prepare for punch hole

 burnishing the edge for the front layer

 Punch hole done for the edge.

Use wooded block to make punch hole easier

for the edge.

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Leather tools and Tips #1

Leather tools and Tips

Learning is a way for self improvement and how to do a better job in your future project. This inform is about sharing what other expert says and give advice on various method on stitching technique.

* Note:- I am always in learning mode to gather best practice knowledge on leather project and learn from the expert in their respective technique, it pro and con.

1) Sharing tips on stitching, saw a video from You Tube on stitching which have interesting way and very useful tips.
* My comment and view - One example learn from this video on stitching is the way he pull the thread and use the needle tips to guide thread.
** It share a very fundamental technique on how to avoid pinching thread when inserting needle.

徹底解説！！『返し縫い』の極意 / 楽しくレザークラフト / Leather Craft / Tutorial / Back Stitch / Saddle Stitch

ZESTIEN                        Published on 11 Sep 2018  (15:25 minutes)
Thank you for the follow-up, likes and comments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6dTe85_vCk

2) This is very annother good demo on stitching technique.
* My comment and view- it have an unique way to terminate the stitching by hiding the end of thread and use glue to seal. For entangle of thread it shows a simple step to overcome it. It recommend way to keep the stitches uniform and tidy.

Stitching Leather by Hand (Tutorial) Linen & Nylon Threads (Full HD)

DESCRIPTION - (Stitching With Leather (Tutorial) Linen & Nylon Threads)
The purpose of this video tutorial is to clearly and simply introduce viewers to basic leather stitching techniques. In this video I'll cover:

1. How to prepare unwaxed threads for stitching
2. How to properly thread the harness needle
3. How to keep your stitch uniform and even
4. How to close your stitch when using either linen or nylon thread
5. How to continue a stitch when the thread breaks mid-way through
6. How to prevent the threads from becoming entangled while stitching.

Fischer Workshops           Published on 28 Sep 2018  (13:27 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LRMBq6x2B0


UPDATE on 9th Nov 2018

3) How To Saddle Stitch Leather

In this video tutorial we will go over how to saddle stitch. This is not a full construction video. It will only focus on the saddle stitching process from start to finish. For additional information to this video visit http://makesupply-leather.com/leather... .

MAKESUPPLY               Published on 15 Jul 2015 (25:57 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xy6JfUOjs8&t=1285s

* Pointer from this url link (http://makesupply-leather.com/leathercraft-tutorials/how-to-saddle-stitch-leather/)- Saddle Stitching Takeaway Points

** This video use this reference book -The Art of Hand Sewing Leather

4) How to get your hand stitching at the correct angle

UK Saddlery                   Published on 7 Feb 2016 (5:46 minutes)
how to hold your hands when hand stitching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9LujZnE5PQ


5) Good Looking Stitching PART 2 : How to Use Pricking Iron

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/produ...
Kyoshin Elle 4.00mm Japanese Pricking Iron

leathertoolz                         Published on 31 Aug 2017  (17:13 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A1BtsJY_y4


6) This is repeated as related to post name -
     Saddle Stitch in Detail
* My comment and view- this is one expert demo on saddle stitching.

A look at the Saddle Stitch both Right and Left Handed, stitching from the front and the back.  Using a Pricking Iron to go round a 90 degree corner. and looking at starting off and finishing a row of stitches with back stitches.
A Comprehensive look at stitching for left and right handers alike.

Armitage Leather               Published on 16 Apr 2013 (21:13 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGuiha5S2oE&t=321s


7) This another version from an expert on saddle stitching technique.
Saddle Stitch

Looking at a simple Saddle Stitch.

Armitage Leather              Published on 28 Jan 2013 (minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ue3zBg0bdA&t=25s


8) This is another expert on stitching tips
Quick Tip: Finishing off Your Saddle Stitching

In this quick video I am going through the final steps when ending a run of saddle stitching including backstitching and neatly trimming the thread.

Remember there are all different ways to do saddle stitching so not everyone would agree with what's shown here but this is what I do and it works for me! Experiment and find out what works for you ... :)
► For more information see: http://ianatkinson.net/leather/videos...

Ian Atkinson                     Published on 24 Jan 2016  (13:35 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6uGMmoVOXg


9)  Springfield Leather Company's Helpful Hints: Saddle Stitching

Hand stitching leather can add strength, style and value to your products.  Getting started is fairly simple but, as always, we can all use some helpful hints.  In this video Rusty will show you all the tools necessary to get started and a few techniques to make the going easier. Click "Show More" for links to the items featured in this video. Thanks for watching! :)

Kevin Hopkins                Published on 27 Jul 2013 (21:35 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMZPN52bnk


10) Quick Tip: Neatening up Your Saddle Stitch
* My comment and view- More inform from the expert on saddle stitching.

► For more information see: http://ianatkinson.net/leather/videos...

I did a video about stitching recently which I hope was helpful but some people having been saying to me that they can only make the stitch neat on one side. In this quick video I show an updated method which also includes a cast over type of movement which may help to neaten up the back side.

Ian Atkinson                     Published on 20 Sep 2014 (12:21 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zTOqJCWbfY

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* will update on this post when more inform is make available. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.*

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Cable DIY organizer

         Simple idea on cable DIY organizer for mains power cable.

At time need to hang up mains power cable after use.

The leather project base on scrapped leather of odd shape is available on hand.

 A simple way to use scrapped or odd end leather for cable diy organizer.

Odd end leather for cable diy organizer and able to hang it

overall view on cable diy organizer.


You will notice the button is VT5 for heavy duty use.

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Leather Tools and Tips

   A unique tools for stitching work.

Since have no access to special tool in Malaysia, decided to fabricate base on best practice and whatever part is readily available on hand.

Before this tool have use a typical scratch awl for this work. it is too big , bulky and not very finger user friendlier for this purpose.
The handle is design for hand grip size and shape.


First try out by using a wooden dowel part and drill a small hole on one end of dowel.
Then apply glue to drill hole on dowel and insert needle with glue.

However saw to an old rubber stamp handle which prove to be more useful then wooden dowel handle.

It is easier to handle the round knob and provide better grip in between finger while holding the stitching needle.

Refer to some of the video link to understand better how to use this simple tool during stitching work.





* note will share tips and inform on how to use this simple tool for stitching.

Please view this YouTube video to understand the purpose and use of this tool for stitching purpose and make your project easier to manage and be more productive.

This the tool use to assist in saddle stitching. Refer to this YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGuiha5S2oE


This tool is to help "open" up the stitch punch hole to allow easier to insert stitching needle.
To minimize thread being puncture/ entangle during stitching work process.

Sharing inform

Saddle stitching method from YouTube.

1) How To Saddle Stitch Leather

     

Published on 15 Jul 2015 (25:57 minutes)

In this video tutorial we will go over how to saddle stitch. This is not a full construction video. It will only focus on the saddle stitching process from start to finish. For additional information to this video visit http://makesupply-leather.com/leather... .

2) Saddle Stitch Tutorial | Leather Craft Basics
Black Owl Outdoors        Published on 15 Feb 2016 (10:05 minutes)

Saddle Stitch Tutorial | Leather Craft Basics


3) Saddle Stitch in Detail  
Armitage Leather         Published on 16 Apr 2013  (21:60 minutes)

A look at the Saddle Stitch both Right and Left Handed, stitching from the front and the back. Using a Pricking Iron to go round a 90 degree corner. and looking at starting off and finishing a row of stitches with back stitches.

A Comprehensive look at stitching for left and right handers alike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGuiha5S2oE

4)  Hand Stitching Leather Techniques
Tandy Leather           Published on 9 May 2011  (5:20 minutes)
In this video, we will show you both the single needle method and the double needle method, or the saddle stitch, methods to stitch leather.

Interested in more video leathercraft instruction?  Visit https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/t...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi3BRWO7kuo

5)  Hand stitching leather / leather craft tutorials
The leathercraft academy         Published on 1 Sep 2017  (7:01 minutes)

In this video I am showing how to stitch leather with 2 needles, the traditional way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSBYbENz2U

6)  Hand Stitching Leather / Part 2 / Leather Craft / Saddle Stitch
ZESTIEN                                   Published on 14 Jul 2018    (6:57 minutes)

Thank you for the follow-up, likes and comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG_cEIaHyqc



7) Hand Stitching Leather / Part 3 / Leather Craft / Saddle Stitch
ZESTIEN                                   Published on 14 Jul 2018  (7:30 minutes)

Thank you for the follow-up, likes and comments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDOmyKSpm7o



Update 10th Nov 2018

Continue with project.

Take actual measurement for handle wrap, quickly wrap around the handle to determine the required length.

In this case the approximate length is about 35 cm.

Terminate the beginning part by wrap over, of course after confirmation apply glue to the wrap material.

 Sandpaper the surface on wooden dowel before apply glue for better adhesion.

This is how we begin the wrapping process.

Wrapping around handle of tool

Final end product

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