Smart Phone Case Pattern?

[Gawdzilla]

Anybody got one they like?

[Gawdzilla]

Here's a case pattern I just worked. Few warts yet, so feel free to modify as you wish. There will a push hole on the 4 5/8" line, I just punch two holes with a good size punch and cut out the leather between them. I will also put relieving holes at each end of that line. Rivet holes on the flaps pretty much depend on what weight leather you're using.

Feel free to make any improvement or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Edited February 16, 2011 by Gawdzilla

[Gawdzilla]

After some experimenting: If you lower the holes on the side flaps 1/2" (and adjust the flaps accordingly) there will be enough of the phone sticking up that the push hole won't be needed. Still optional, however. If you do this, take 1/2" off the top.

I'm planning on using velcro closers from Wally World.

[wvcraftsman]

I bought a kit from Tandy. Not sure I like their design though. Do you have a picture of this one put together? I can't get my little pea brain wrapped around this one.

[Gawdzilla]

I bought a kit from Tandy. Not sure I like their design though. Do you have a picture of this one put together? I can't get my little pea brain wrapped around this one.

I'm dealing with the flu right now so I'm a little slow. I have both styles cut and punched. I have to stamp them then dye and rivet. Hopefully pix today.

Basically, however, the flaps bend in and match up with the holes on the back panel. I put the flaps on the inside to reduce snags in the pocket. Your call on that, of course. You can also sew them rather than rivet if somebody has concerns about scratching the glass on a phone. I usually rotate mine 90 degrees to check messages so that's not an issue with me, the glass is always "out".

[wvcraftsman]

I've got some kind of crud myself. Thanks for posting the pattern. I can't wait to see it put together.

[Gawdzilla]

I've got some kind of crud myself. Thanks for posting the pattern. I can't wait to see it put together.

I just dyed them. Then I remembered I haven't cut the push holes yet. Meh, as proof of concept they'll do fine as is. I'm letting them dry now, assembly in an hour or two. I'll be using ink stamps on these as I don't think I could operate anything as complicated as a C-clamp right now.

[Gawdzilla]

Here's the proof-of-concept pieces. Not finished, not ready for prime time, just put together to test the pattern. (Big pix would have used up my allotment, so I'm posting links.)

The front:

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/PanchoZilla/Leather/DSCN4259.jpg

The back:

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/PanchoZilla/Leather/DSCN4260.jpg

Inside:

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/PanchoZilla/Leather/DSCN4261.jpg

Bottom: (Holes punched to mark push hole slot.)

http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv272/PanchoZilla/Leather/DSCN4262.jpg

There's room for a pair of 2" belt slots on the back between the rivets. I use slots rather than loops because people who don't need a belt system can ignore them easily.

[wvcraftsman]

Thanks. I'll have to take a look at them when I get home. Photobucket is blocked here at work.

[Gawdzilla]

Here's the second edition, with belt slots and push hole added. You'll note I relieved the point where the flaps meet the body. Depending on the thickness of your leather you might want to make that a bit more generous.