Car documents wallet
A cover for folded vehicle registration papers and the insurance policy. Two flaps hold the documents; the whole thing stays flat in the glovebox.
Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 1.5–3 hveg-tan 1.2 mm
Pattern preview
3 pieces · 316 cm² · 167 stitching holes
Finished size: 8.8 × 11.9 cm folded
Materials & cost
Leather
316 cm²
pieces area
379 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1 × A4
Cheapest option: 32 zł · 50% utilization
veg-tan 1.2 mm · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread
seam length: 0.6 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~2.9 m → 1 20 m spool(s)
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
Szydło kaletnicze 12 cm
Stitching awl
Igły pozycjonujące 13mm/19mm
Positioning needles · optional
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
- 1Burnish the flaps' inner edges.
- 2Glue the flaps to the cover along the perimeter (flap grain to cover flesh side).
- 3Fold the cover to size BEFORE punching holes.
- 4Punch the perimeter holes and saddle stitch.
What it can look like
AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
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