Sunglasses case
An enlarged glasses case cut for big sunglass frames. Firm 2.5 mm leather protects the lenses in a backpack or handbag.
Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 1.5–3 h2.5 mm veg-tan
Pattern preview
2 pieces · 331 cm² · 162 stitching holes
Finished size: 17.8 × 8.6 cm (~16.4 cm inner width)
Materials & cost
Leather
331 cm²
pieces area
397 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
2 × A5
Cheapest option: 26 zł · 53% utilization
2.5 mm veg-tan · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread
seam length: 0.3 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~1.8 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 top edges of both pieces before stitching.
- 2Glue front to back along the U seam (bottom edges flush).
- 3Punch through both layers at once and saddle stitch.
- 4Bevel and burnish the outer edges.
What it can look like
AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
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