We didn’t need much evidence to see that my sister-in-law needed a new case for her phone. While she partied with us this weekend we put our heads together (I see a three-bodied, one-headed monster) to come up with a wallet/case for her. I have a pattern for a phone/wallet pattern and tutorial available for the iPhone 4, but we decided ad-libbing would be more fun for her slightly-different-dimensioned iPhone 5.
I didn’t make a pattern for her (I kinda wish I did, I love how it turned out). We ended up wrapping the leather around her phone and punching and sewing as we went.
We used a large leather scrap scored from an upholstery shop years ago. It’s thin, but stiff. Perfect for a durable case that will hopefully last years.
The rustic styling and minimal details play into Brooke’s style well.
I love the simplicity of this case.
And the one line of stitching down the side is a really neat detail, IMHO. ;)
Our little “experiment” was a total win. I couldn’t help but get even more excited and anxious to get my new phone and case!!
Ah, it’s lovely! I have a plaid shirt very similar to that one. Maybe I should finally get around to fixing the hole in it?
Perhaps? I’m terrible at mending clothes. They usually end up sitting in the “to do” pile for at least a year.
looks very good
I love this. Good work, Melissa!
What a creative idea! I love the fact that it’s a wallet AND a phone case. Where can I get one????
BTW – was a dream collaborating this weekend with ya, will get you photos to gander at soon!
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Oh don’t worry – it’s been in the pile for at least two years. There are things on the bottom that have been there for four years.
Lovely case!!
Would you mind to share the dimensions?
I have tried to make one and it was super tight to get my phone into the sleeve!
Keep it up! :)
I wish I had the dimensions, but the case is with my sister-in-law. I ended up drafting the pattern by wrapping and marking directly on the leather. If you made your case in leather, you can stretch it out!