Make a Leather Laptop Case // DIY TUTORIAL

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Make a Leather Laptop Case // DIY TUTORIAL
Making a Leather Laptop Case is a fun DIY Leather crafting project. Most laptops have slightly different measurements, so in this video we show you how to measure your specific laptop (we use a Macbook Air) to make a custom, one-of-a-kind leather laptop case that perfectly fits your laptop.
We're using a new leather from Hermann Oak called Expedition 1881, a VERY cool water resistant leather that is 100% veg tan and treated with Hermann Oak's "Oak Guard" technology in the tanning process. This leather is a bit soft like a milled veg tan, and super supple -- it's really a treat to work with for hand sewing and would be perfect for a medium weight leather sewing machine :)

[@406Montana]

I just made one for my wife...yours is much nicer...I learned a few things as usual. Love your videos..later

[@ChrisGordan]

This video, along with the "designing wallets", and the "Pink Tote-bag" videos, have been the BESTt of all!! Seeing the procedure of how the patterns are made, cluing us in on what can be considered "standard" dimensions and allowances, etc. has been magnificently helpful. ...and by the way... I've adopted your stitching technique as well for almost all tasks done with the stitching chisel, and using the pony when awl work is called for. MANY THANKS!!!

[@ThickDaddyTrucker]

This video got me started on a very ambitious goal... Yes, I completed the project, it looks fantastic, but I over engineered it and took me weeks of refining my laptop case. I did use the same 1881 HO Expedition leather, but lined it with pig skin, included magnetic buttons and a Loxx snap closure. Thank you so much for endless headaches 😉 I'm actually finally getting away from my previous profession and starting up in Leathercraft now.

[@mharbaugh]

It's been a few years now... how goes it?

[@ThickDaddyTrucker]

​@@mharbaughI completed it and did a fantastic job. Still, it's insanely over done, lined with pigskin, included crazy hardware, and still looks absolutely amazing. The laptop (Chromebook) I did this for is cheaper than I'd charge if I were to sell make the case TBH.

[@dubi01]

that really is gorgeous leather....and the color is just......just........wow

[@dallastrygstad3120]

That is amazing leather. Maybe thats why it is priced the way it is.

[@preetisingh2190]

God gifted talent you have in your hands. Just lovely

[@katcankan7129]

Dinner is not on the table yet so l'm watching, lets go Corter! 😀

[@Kyurnmakes]

I know I'm digging up an old video, but I just wanted to thank you for the amazing content! I was inspired to start leathercrafting thanks to your content and now I'm to the point where when I see those stitching chisel marks line up perfectly in the middle, I get goosebumps ;) TLDR, thank you. xD

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

I want to thank you, not just for all your wonderful videos but also for getting me out of a minor fix. I hit a spot where I couldn't use my stiching pony, I remembered your video on how you stich. Now I dont use the pony anymore. Lol. Thank you

[@wonderwend1]

A simple elegant piece!

[@Iazizanie]

Very inspiring , thank you very much man. Love from a leather worker from Paris

[@spellafrica]

Ironawemari, pls do you know how I can get cheap leather scraps in Paris? I am about to start leather works and I need advice pls.

[@markquigley2354]

Your new hammer is very cool - love your video's - can you do a video when you order from Weaver and have a piece of leather split into multiple pieces. Thanks!!

[@susyfoster5531]

I just learn a great tip from you today, add the numbers to get the thickness of the side.Thank You

[@kidzpenalosa]

omggggg i love that leather.... soft vege tan... 🐄🤩⚒️

[@abdellahabdellah1919]

That is really great...the type of leather i like

[@joleencheah2271]

One additional consideration would be to make the case even larger to accommodate having a USB dongle in (like for a wireless mouse)

[@sprung5062]

i cant get enough of watching this channel and these great ideas, so satisfying to watch you work

[@user-ys7us7nj8m]

I watch your work. I like your presentation very much. !

[@juancarlosbravosandoval2515]

This is just amazing, greetings from México

[@tezzcan1]

After watching your videos, you make me want to try making a travellers notebook with pockets again. Your work is beautiful.

[@Corter]

go for it!

[@Jesusisfaithful22]

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR I LOVE IT, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS INCREDIBLE VIDEO, KEEP UP THE AWESOME JOB, YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING

[@Corter]

thanks Tracy! Good to see you in the comments :) Hope you're well!

[@bkreep]

Great tip for a curve with a plate. Gonna be using that a lot!

[@TYLAB]

Wow i’ll try it ^^ because i have mac book air!! It so useful

[@robiec2169]

Thanks! You saved the day for a project I want to make.

[@mojeprijmeni2405]

using magnets for the lid would also good idea

[@scarlethenderson6510]

I was wondering about that would magnets damage the batteries in the laptop

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

@@scarlethenderson6510 it wouldn’t damage the batteries because there’s no ferrous “magnetic” metals in them. If you had a really huge magnet it may be possible to damage the data on the hard drive, but it would have to be WAY bigger than the magnets used for something like this. In fact, it would have to be so big and powerful that it would be more dangerous to your fingers than your computer.

[@thomasaldous9733]

Another amazing project. Thank you.

[@steamgadget]

Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge in making this awesome case! If you ever feel yourself starting to go a little crazy send me a message cause I owe you all so much for saving my sanity!! 🤪💚💜

[@Sawtooth70]

Beautiful design, that leather looks amazing. Great video.

[@DanielH]

That looks so nice

[@Editnamehere]

You should make a Master class course. I’d buy it. Would love to start doing this.

[@rkakbarbasha]

Nice design sir thanks for giving such a great idea 👌

[@kee7678]

Sold out in this color currently. Late Dec 2020

[@just-dl]

I’d be inclined to cut a quarter inch strip of doubled up leather, and make a welt (is that the right term?) for additional thickness. It would also add a bit more rigidity to the structure of the bag. Maybe a single 5/8” strip doubled over? Beautiful bag! I’m going to try this. Might add a pocket for a charger. And a handle, perhaps. Or not. 🤗

[@djdebssuperlawyersjusticeu9855]

Nicely done 👍

[@kazlijasalzjia9918]

Watching From Malaysia.. killin me softly...

[@baobo67]

Really beautiful. On my list and see it doubling as a document case. Will explore using Kangaroo hid, maybe just for one thickness. Thanks and Cheers from "Down Under"

[@valmirleather1059]

Ficou muito lindo e profissional!!!!!!!!.

[@scarlethenderson6510]

Excellent work as always

[@rishabhshukla5354]

Thanks for the idea of installing snap buttons without damaging the laptop

[@AndreaFromTokyo]

i really don't like the look of it. The better way would have been to install the snaps before glueing the two parts together but for ease of use i'd rather have some strong flat magnets embedded between the two layers. All of this is just my opinion and preferences. The snaps ended up looking like nipples xD Edit: Would have added a "pull tab" in the front facing the opposite of the flap so you could pull on that while taking out the laptop too.

[@rishabhshukla5354]

@@AndreaFromTokyo yeah but the design style depends on you he gave us a cool idea for protecting the laptop.. Thats why i liked it so much

[@AndreaFromTokyo]

@@rishabhshukla5354 of course! that's why i added: "All of this is just my opinion and preferences. " Each design and product is what the maker envisions, other than that it all comes down to personal preferences and taste. There is no right or wrong here

[@rishabhshukla5354]

@@AndreaFromTokyo thanks for your concerned opinion..😀

[@tonyslim4484]

@@AndreaFromTokyo aren't magnets bad for electronics?

[@andrewcutlip1412]

Awesome video. How to add a strap to it would be a good follow up video.

[@katcankan7129]

Beautiful work Corter, now it time for my dinner 😋🥘

[@Corter]

Thank you! Hope it's yummy :)

[@katcankan7129]

@@Corter Thank you, yes it was 😋

[@kschallert3569]

Gorgeous work!

[@SaboSells]

Beautiful and a great idea but it really does need a handle and an accessory pouch...

[@zelmalang1695]

Thank you. It’s lovely!

[@AdeToz]

Beautiful work man

[@GeoffWilde]

If I wanted to make a phone case would I follow these same instructions? Thanks for the vids, theyre amazing and sooo helpfull!

[@just-dl]

Same concept. Measure carefully, and if plan your closures in advance, you can have the base of the snap (male end) between the layers of leather.

[@user-xb4vl1oo7z]

Thanks

[@soniamilenycanaballuna3115]

Lindo trabajo. Un saludo desde Colombia

[@Heavyboyleathercraft]

very nice friend! Perfect

[@TriAtelierDesignStudio]

Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@susyfoster5531]

Wow!! This is an amazing video.

[@anonimusculture9378]

Perfect!

[@VCFamily]

Hey there! I’m just loving the tutorials! Thank you so much. I’m wondering where I go to create my own brand stamp like Corter has done ?

[@user-dy6dk4mu5m]

Дело в том что воду или кофе мы проливаем на макбук когда на нем работаем)

[@ahc1957]

Beautiful 🤩

[@Emile_Fazar]

hey! amazing sleeve! could you make a pattern please? i even ready to buy it

[@olgaluciagallego817]

Me encanto, gracias hare la mia🤗

[@jayjohnson1440]

I wish I Had seen this before I made mine, now I have to try it with this Expedition Leather! Looks amazing. What kind of cloth are you using for burnishing the edges?

[@Romero_Meyer]

It’s just some pieces of canvas material. Works well.

[@JackRyanRobtics]

Math says that two points define a line, is the third point to basically try to track and reduce error?

[@Corter]

We're looking for a parallel line, not just a line - so it's not really a case of the definition of a line. If you only do two points measured from the first line and one is off (at all), you're not going to draw a parallel line. The third point is to guarantee you've got a parallel line, sometimes I'll do 4 or 5 points if I'm cutting a very long piece

[@JackRyanRobtics]

@@Corter I understand. This is a least squares regression. Thank you this has both answered my question and solved some of the issues I've been having as a maker. I've been measuring using a square all this time and felt like I've needed 3 hands. Putting 3 or 4 dots and drawing regression is less painful and at least as accurate. Thanks again!

[@Rsama60]

He got a new hammer. Nice work.

[@emmanuelohueta9380]

Hi. thanks for the video . at the 2:28 you said 9and 3 quarters and 9 and 3 4 quarters . and appears you wrote the same thing . i got confused there . please help thanks

[@elnur.hicaz80]

Great work ! Thank's !

[@brendanphillips8448]

Man I really want to try leather crafting for fun. For a total noob where's the best place to buy cheap leather from?

[@steamgadget]

Weaver leather, check out their imported veg tan leather. I just got a piece and it is pretty nice for the price.

[@brendanphillips8448]

@@steamgadget okay thanks!

[@just-dl]

Check weaver and Springfield for what’s on sale. Both are good to deal with.

[@Yellow00TypeR]

When will the Corter Pounder be available for order?

[@cww922]

Very nice!

[@MindbodyMedic]

only improvement would be to use magnetic buttons

[@yklim7692]

Hi may I know the stitching technique used?

[@scarlethenderson6510]

What kind of glue do you use just curious

[@faezsayed1989]

Best laptop cover - Flausen Laptop Original Leather Folio @Amazon

[@soraelkiasking2790]

this looks like chrome tanned leather just by softness. i am not saying it is, it just looks like it and i dont understand how did you cut it with a knife. becaus when i tried to do the same with a crome tan, the leather always how do i say... streched? and made my cut awful

[@alisonadkins1914]

Nice morning video

[@user-ex2qd4fg5d]

very very good----!

[@marioluiz4543]

Good afternoon! Very good your work, I am from Brazil and would like to know what the value of this piece is?

[@rsilva281]

What size needles do you use? 1/0, 2/0?

[@rickharold7884]

That’s cool. Thx

[@andreatthatsme]

Hey. Thank you for the tutorial. Q: does this leather require a conditioner like mink oil, neets feet or some type of cream? 🤔 It really looks good. Depending upon how much it costs, I'd be willing to try this tutorial.

[@Corter]

not to my knowledge! It seems ready to go right out of the box but you can check with Hermann Oak for sure

[@mwm5461]

I’m trying to apply this approach for a Kindle case. The Kindle is only 3/16” thick and the width is 4 7/8” wide. What’s your recommendation on how wide to cut the leather? I wasn’t super clear on how to figure out the width with the need for sewing room. Thanks!

[@rahulpoddar801]

Lovely 👌👌👌

[@mohawkhomesteaders9344]

What type of glue do you use?

[@DarrinTaylortails]

could of you put the snaps in before you put in the liner?, if you had not done the liner untill about the same time you had done the snaps?

[@wedgetailleather]

Yeah totally could have... but I don’t think it was intended to use a liner until the weight of the leather became apparent, and you normally wouldn’t use a liner for thicker leather weights, which is more accessible for the average leather crafter. This method does show how you can protect the contents from the metal snaps when there is no liner, which is super useful in a number of applications. As you point out though, when using a liner there are better ways for more advanced leather crafters to hide them. Add the base of the snap first, add the liner, and then figure out where the cap of the snap belongs on the flap last. You can also get real fancy and hide the cap of the snap by attaching it to the liner before installing it, which would be especially good for magnets like some other posters have suggested... But again snaps are accessible for most Leathercrafters, and won’t risk harm to electronic devices.

[@Corter]

Yep! You can do that as well, I just wanted to show how to do it if someone was using a single thick piece of leather instead of a lined piece. We also have another laptop case video where we do a more military style strap closure as well, and you could use the full leather sliding closure from the wet molded bag video, or magnets - lots and lots of options. I personally just use a slip case with no flap at all myself :)

[@DarrinTaylortails]

@@wedgetailleather cool thanks

[@DarrinTaylortails]

@@Corter thanks

[@alialbrki2377]

Plz sir . Can you tell me best plase to learn leather craft from a-z

[@just-dl]

Keep watching these videos. And others. Pick a small project to start with. I bought a “kit” from amazon with tons of odds and ends for tools. I bought cheap scrap leather in 10# lots. My first projects were making cases and containers for my tools. Sleeves for knives, a needle holder, roll ups for punches and other tools, etc. as you learn, replace the tools you use the most with better quality options. I’ve been doing leather work for 5-6 years I think. I’ve got a lot of tools now. I built my own stitching cradle. Enjoy it! Great hobby.

[@noahallen4145]

what weight of leather are you using?

[@karem9605]

Cool

[@scorepenaut]

What’s that brown slab you used during the hole punching?

[@AS-ng5pi]

Did I see a new "Corter Pounder" hammer? Where can I get one?

[@kahn04]

Maybe it’s just because I’m on my iPad, but the pattern isn’t showing up on your site

[@Corter]

we show you how to make your own pattern in the first few minutes of this video :) the pattern link is for our other downloadable patterns

[@kahn04]

Corter Leather wow I must be tired 😂, thanks for the response, loved the video

[@Rebiai]

wonderfull but it needs a handle

[@irshad3883]

How much?

[@k_sey.9370]

Any issue with chrome tan leathers for laptop sleeve?

[@Brandon_Wlson]

Can you still wet mold this leather?

[@eerht33]

Hi. I was the one that suggested the cuff bracelet to win the mini wallet. I have emailed you on your site twice now to give you my address but haven’t heard anything back.

[@Corter]

Hey Kelly! Please email corterpayments at gmail to claim your prize :)

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

In your opinion would this work for a backpack?

[@Corter]

it'd make a really nice backpack!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Thank you

[@johnnyc.5979]

What? No gusset?

[@samanthawarner8712]

What measurement do you use for your stitching line

[@samanthawarner8712]

And what size edge beveler do you use?

[@jagmortlock]

Oh my word, when can I get that hammer?

[@irgnewstv8375]

Imran Rasheed from Pakistan I want basic tools for handmade leather

[@saipaunikar3245]

can you make a leather backpack

[@syedmansoormanu4602]

I ordered one wallet and cards wallet I want to know my order status I ordered on August 31st please give order status thank u

[@magdahurtado3187]

👍👍👍

[@raghibkh337]

🙏💚🌹💙