New Year, New Challenge!

[FaireLeatherFriend]

Hi All!

As this is the start of a new year and nothing has been new in here for a while, I am throwing up a new challenge to start the new year off right. This challenge will be creating smart phone case. Style, design, technique, use of color and uniqueness will all be noted. Challenge will be due January 31st and all entries must be in before midnight. And GO!

[NVLeatherWorx]

Do you mean something like this?

Did this one over a year ago.

[FaireLeatherFriend]

Any kind of case for a smart phone is acceptable.

[Halitech]

was thinking about this today, will see what I can come up with

[FaireLeatherFriend]

These are some pics of what I made today for the challenge.

[Halitech]

Here is what I came up with. 6oz back and middle, 4oz for the card slot. Dyed with oxblood and black antique. Hand sewn with black waxed polythread from Maine Thread Co. Fits up to a 2.75"x5.25x3/8" phone.

[Rossr]

Ok so I took the challenge. Pretty basic, dyed with black and mahogany colors, sam brown stud and belt clip. Stitched on a Campbell randall needle awl machine. Did some minor stamping on the fold over!

Ross

[Thor]

Not much of a competition person myself, but I needed a new smartphone case anyways...

I'll just add the pictures I took randomly.

The quick snap in the back is covered by a strap which assists in pulling out the smartphone if needed. I didn't mold it much as I wanted the smartphone to sit in there tight. Now one can do all kinds of things and it won't drop out unless one actually pulls the smartphone intentionally.

A more detailed explanation on it can be found here http://oldmillleathercrafts.thewesternsource.com/new-smartphone-sleeve/

[Rossr]

Great looking work group! I feel I should go do some carving on another

[FaireLeatherFriend]

Some nice stuff there guys. Keep it up!

[Halitech]

did a second one just because I was sitting here trying to figure out how to make this style. It's basically the tandy style they sell for 40.00+. I figure there might be 10.00 worth of leather at most. I used the chestnut all in one to stain it (and my fingers) and lined it with felt just because I couldn't see using stick on velcro to keep it closed so I wanted something to cover the snap head on the inside.

Edited January 25, 2016 by Halitech

[Thor]

So what are we going to make next?

[JamesR]

Thor,

That is a great looking case but I am having trouble understanding how it works?

When the phone is inside does the semi circle flap hold it in? Do you remove the flap to get the phone out?

Jim

[Thor]

It is attached to a strap and you just pull on it to get the phone out. The sleeve is made to fit this LG phone, but also works with an iPhone 6 just fine, but the phone will extend a bit over the case so the pull isn't even needed. However, the phone sits well in there and you could make a back flip without losing it.

[JamesR]

I like it, thanks