FloridaLeatherCo Report post Posted June 29 As the title says, I am looking for possibly a pattern or help with how to make a leather Fez case. I am currently a Master Mason and a Shriner. When I was accepted into the Shriners, I got initiated with a good friend of mine. When we ordered our Fez they did not come with a case and I didn't want to buy a cheap one you can find online. For rigidity, I was thinking of using a large cylindrical paper mache hat box and then building the leather case around it, but I am having a hard time finding one that would fit the actual Fez. Most cases I have seen on the internet that are made from leather are either zipper style opening top or have some sort of clasp. I have never built anyting cylindrical like this so it would def be a challenge without help. Also, I noticed that most cases have sort of interal center piece that I assume helps hold the fez in place during travels. I did do a bit of searching and found some examples here, but nothing I could find as far as instructions or guides to assist me. I have included some photos of leather cases as an example of what I am looking to do. Thanks in advance! fezcase2.webpFetching info... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted June 29 If you look at the little center piece of the middle one . . . it shows you how to lace the back to make the cylinder. Personally I would not opt for the zippered case . . . zippers and leather generally are a pain to get lined up and working. I would do the bottom style . . . two different sizes of cylinders . . . undoubtedly veggie tan . . . molded over wooden or metal cylinders . . . hand stitched on the edges. Have fun . . . looks like a challenging project. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloridaLeatherCo Report post Posted July 2 Does anyone happen to have a pattern? Or at least a cylinder pattern that can get me started? -Sapp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted July 6 You might look up Armitage Leather, aka dangerous beans on here, Nigel Armitage. Has a website and a little on YouTube, but he is a great teacher and has a tub (or cylinder) section. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloridaLeatherCo Report post Posted July 7 Thank you. I have seen a few Fez cases posted here, but the members are either inactive or didn't provide any information. I would like to make one for myself and a good friend of mine. Thank you for the information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oltoot Report post Posted July 17 Look for the Al Stohlman book on how to make leather cases for the technique. I made a few in the early 2000's but I guess the pattern went to Missouri with the rest of them. I made a formed bottom to hold the shape, no center post. FYI, I'm glad the demand dried up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites