This project is a perfect handmade man gift that looks super cool, is super functional & easy to make. I’m sure I’m going to find myself making a bunch of these for the men in my family for Christmas.
This tutorial includes patterns for both men’s & women’s sizing. I’m loving my cuff, by the way. It’s perfect for going to shows or out dancing when all you need is some cash and an ID. ALSO, I fully plan on sporting one of these at the Sewing Summit in a few weeks. It’s the perfect place to stash business cards.
SUPPLIES
1-3 ounce leather
snaps & setter
tape
PDF pattern (DOWNLOAD HERE)
hole punch
hammer
paint brush & water
bulldog clips
scissors
Print out your pattern pieces & tape them onto your leather. Punch holes.
Cut out your pattern pieces. Remove tape & pattern pieces.
With your paintbrush, wet the leather thoroughly along the fold.
Fold leather over & match up holes. Secure leather in place with bulldog clamps.
Sandwich tabs between folded pieces of leather & attach your top snaps.
Attach your bottom snaps & let the leather dry for 2-4 hours before removing bulldog clips.
Remove bulldog clips & insert money, cards, etc inside the flaps.
Snap in place! If you’d rather not wear it, fold it in half & stuff in your back pocket.
OPTIONAL
Make a statement by adding more snaps to your cuff. Keep your money, cards in place by sewing a line along the width of the cuff. This is perfect for traveling, concerts or going around pocket-less.
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