pattern for an eye glass case

[Sjm1027]

Looking for a pattern for an eye glass case, something with a pocket for a lens wipe and maybe a pen.

Looking for something different.

Thanks

[Dragons Pearl]

Possibly modify a cigarette case with a lighter holder? Make the case part taller and skinnier and the lighter part a little bigger around to hold a little spray bottle and a wipe. Not sure about the pen part. Maybe on the other side sew on a loop for a pen.

Might also take apart an existing one to get the main pattern and then add on a molded pocket on the front for the bottle, wipe and pen.

As for patterns, I have not seen any like you describe.

Just my 2 copper pieces

[Sjm1027]

Thanks, I will do just that!

[Brandon]

If you want something like the four in the pic to modify your case, PM me I'll scan you the cutting pattern.

I made them slightly bigger so that I can put in two glasses, sun and reading glasses. 2 in 1.

B.

[Johanna]

Brandon- I would really love to see a pic of the carving in the above pic close up. I didn't know you did floral carving, but maybe I did. Didn't you once say Harry R. was an early teacher of yours? Somehow I have it stuck in my head that you did more fabrication than carving, guess I was wrong. I'd love to see some detail there.

SJM1027- for custom orders like that it is easiest to create your own pattern. Use some cheap fabric or a heavy paper bag from a store to make a pattern you like. It lets you see where your attachments and hardware needs to be before you start cutting your leather. To make a glasses case you just need to fold a piece of leather, with one stitch line. The glasses will slide in and out. Stich a half piece with it on one side for a pocket. Upgrade and sell the customer an attractive case that fits on his belt or with a shoulder strap and enough room for a camera. You are only limited by imagination.

Johanna

[Regis]

I just drew this one up . If you want 1/4" to stitch or glue, you'll need to add that all around. The tissue pocket placement assumes it is open on the top (closest to flap).

Hope this works

You can try. I think I'll carve one up when I get back home.

Edited September 15, 2007 by Regis

[Brandon]

Brandon- I would really love to see a pic of the carving in the above pic close up. I didn't know you did floral carving, but maybe I did. Didn't you once say Harry R. was an early teacher of yours? Somehow I have it stuck in my head that you did more fabrication than carving, guess I was wrong. I'd love to see some detail there.

Johanna, I wish you didn't ask! Coz my carving hardly improves! Could be due to my 'never mind'

attitude. It's still a hobby. Here is a bigger pic of it.

Harry is my mentor! I would have given up if it's not for him! We hardly 'talk' now coz he told me on the phone that his computer ka-put, maybe he is pulling my legs. Now that Teresa is no more there, I'm totally cut off. He'd ask about me about a few weeks ago. My prayers to him!

Attached is a pic of him I did few years ago.

Shall send you an album but you'll have to sign-in.

B.

[Sjm1027]

Nice work indeed... You have to be proud of that!

Steve

[Sjm1027]

Yes your right, See the trouble is I work in electronics and in my job everything is regimented... everything has to be done per standards, you have a process and follow it... you make one that works through this process and anything you make using the process usually comes out correct.

I believe that is why I fell in love with tooling leather so quickly... no boundaries use your imagination... very nice feeling but you can't teach an old dog new tricks... I am working on training myself to relax, sit back, look things over and just have fun.

Johanna, thanks for reminding me to relax use my imagination.

SJM1027- for custom orders like that it is easiest to create your own pattern. Use some cheap fabric or a heavy paper bag from a store to make a pattern you like. It lets you see where your attachments and hardware needs to be before you start cutting your leather. To make a glasses case you just need to fold a piece of leather, with one stitch line. The glasses will slide in and out. Stich a half piece with it on one side for a pocket. Upgrade and sell the customer an attractive case that fits on his belt or with a shoulder strap and enough room for a camera. You are only limited by imagination.

Johanna

[Johanna]

Hey, B- bet Harry was proud to have you as a student. I really like the depth and texture of your floral carving. It looks very attractive.

Regis- I like the pattern I can see in the thumbnail, but it won't open up. I like those kind of glasses cases better than the slide kind, but I have to use heavy leather or the glasses get smashed in my purse.

Johanna