Leela Valley Leather

Im not sure you really need a pattern as such for a basic pouch. When I do mine it consists of 3 pieces of leather and a length of thong. I have found that the pointed end of an economy plastic folder makes a good template for the two sides, just make them the same length as the height of the pack of tobacco. The "wrap" part that forms the bulk of the pouch is 4 times as long as the two side pieces with the corners rounded for looks. After that a small slit to tie the length (once stiched up just measure 3 turns around the pouch) of thong too. Stitching style depends on thickness of leather and the desired style/finish.

who have you tried? http://www.edconsteel.com.au/index.htm will cut to length and claim "no job is too small" http://www.georgeweston.com.au/ will also cut to size

In regards to shipping I know Infinity ship out side the US and Phillips dont, what about the rest? The Etsy stores mention only an estimate within the US.

In relation to indexing the letters, why not work from right to left? There should still be some portion of the previous letter visible shouldnt there?

I had the same issues when I first started selling tobacco pouches locally and market days etc. In the beginning I was charging $AU20 and everything sold, that was great, except I wasnt making any money. The first thing I did was have a look at the local market for similar products, guess what? I was the only one making them, sure you can buy some for $AU15-18 at the local tobacconist but they were either cheap compound leather from India or linen things from Nepal. Having looked at what was available online (mostly cheap looking or overly complex and bulky) I decided to charge $AU5 more than the cost of a 50g pouch of tobacco. The plain pouches (standard tan/black/brown) now go well at $AU40 each (very simple, 3 bits of leather with a roo skin thong to wrap around to hold closed). Anything else is between $AU5-15 extra PER embellishment (fancy colour $5, initials at $5/letter, braded thong closure $15, different stitching $10 etc) The local market seems to be quite happy to pay for it and at 30-45 mins per pouch I'm covering my costs, fuel and a nice dinner once a week. I suppose what I'm trying to convey is "know your market and competition". Initials were added as an after thought by the buyer (not impressed...)

For me it really depends on the item, if it's a custom piece for someone known to me then no mark. However if t is to be sold to whom ever then some place unobtrusive there will be my mark (or initials), the only time I really make sure it is visible is if I've been asked to donate some thing (usually a tobacco pouch/bag or two), then it's front and centre and VERY visible.