Cable taco
The world's simplest organizer: a leather circle folded around a coiled cable, closed with a stud. Make three at once — from scraps.
Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 0.3–0.8 h1.6–2.2 mm scraps
Pattern preview
1 pieces · 70 cm²
Finished size: ⌀ 9.5 cm (folded: taco)
Materials & cost
Leather
70 cm²
pieces area
84 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1 × A5
Cheapest option: 13 zł · 29% utilization
1.6–2.2 mm scraps · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread
This project needs no stitching.
Hardware
Tools
Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
Assembly overview
- 1Cut the circle (scribing compass or template).
- 2Mount the stud, bevel and burnish the edge.
- 3Coil the cable, fold the 'taco' and snap shut.
What it can look like
AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
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