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EQUIPMENT

For this tutorial, everything needed is provided in the kits: silver pencil, cookie cutter, piece of leather, leather strap, chicago screw and a bag clasp.

All you need is a mallet, a screwdriver and a cutter! For this tutorial we have chosen firm and thick leathers (between 1.5 and 2 mm thick).

1. CUT THE PIECES

Cut out the pattern pieces (to be downloaded from the dedicated tab - at the very top of the page) and assemble them with adhesive tape.

Using the 3 mm cookie cutter and a mallet, make the holes indicated on the template.

2. TRACE THE PIECES ON THE LEATHER

Using the silver pencil, trace the pieces of the template on the back of the leather - split side. Also remember to mark the positions of the holes.

3. CUT THE PIECES

Cut out the leather pieces using a metal ruler and a cutter. Part n°7 must be cut from the piece of split leather. Please note that this piece is only to be cut if you opt for a school bag clip.

4. MAKE THE HOLES IN THE LEATHER

Make the holes in the leather using the 3 mm punch.

5. INSTALL THE BAG CLIP - TUCK

Place the first part of the satchel closure (tuck) on the front of the pocket at the place indicated on the pattern. Place the tab (part 7) between the main part and the tuck then insert the clip into the holes of the tuck and fold down the claws using the ruler.

Make the 3 mm incisions at the 2 places indicated on the pattern and place the second part of the satchel closure. Place the small steel plate and fold the claws over it.

6. WHERE TO PLACE THE TURNSTILE CLASP

Make the 5 mm incisions (part n°1) and cut out the rectangle indicated on the pattern (part n°2). Place the turnstile of the clasp at the location of the incisions indicated on the pattern.

On the split side of the leather (reverse), fold down the claws of the turnstile using a ruler. Then put the second part of the clasp on the front of the bag.

7. ADJUST THE LEATHER STRAP

Adjust the length of the shoulder strap according to your size (cut the excess with scissors). With the punch, make 2 holes centered at each end 1.2 cm and 4.5 cm from the edge.

8. MARK THE PLEATS

Using the mallet, hit the fold areas (indicated on the dotted pattern) on the back of the leather (split side) or on the right side (grain side) by putting on a piece of protection so as not to mark the leather.

9. ASSEMBLE THE POUCH

Assemble the pocket with chicago screws. Put the head of the screw in the first hole of the strap then of the front ear. Then put the thread in the hole of the interior reinforcement and the rear ear and screw. Repeat the operation for each hole. Finish tightening with a screwdriver. You can also add a dot of glue to your chicago screws before tightening to be sure that they will not unscrew over time and with use.

10. OPTION: TINTING THE EDGES

To give a more finished side to your cover, we invite you to tint the edges of the color of your choice.
To do this, lightly sand the edge with sandpaper, apply the dye (at least 2 coats), rub beeswax on the edge and rub with a cloth.

THE LATEST: THE VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER POUCH

2 additional steps are to be taken into account for the realization of this pocket.

• Dyeing vegetable tanned leather with olive oil before cutting. Using a wide brush, soak the leather with olive oil. Put at least 3 coats trying to put the same amount of oil everywhere. Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day and if possible in front of a window.

• Work the edges of the pouch and strap with gum tragacanth. Sand the slices with sandpaper to remove imperfections. Remove the rubber, wait a few moments, then rub briskly with a cloth.

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