How to Make a Leather Coffee Cup Sleeve Tutorial + Free PDF Pattern Template

I originally created this leather coffee cup sleeve as a gift for my wife but it has fast become one of my best-sellers. It's simple enough to make your own. It takes about 20 minutes to half an hour, basic leather tools and about half a square foot of leather.
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My name is Tim. Thanks for checking out my KZbin channel. I started leather working in July of 2020. My passion for leather work quickly grew as I learned and practiced. I received a ton of help from the leather working community when I was new and now I aim to pass on what I learn to other beginner leather workers. I post weekly leather craft videos that include tutorials, free pdf pattern templates, how to's, tips and tricks, and any other leather work content that I think could help you out!
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[@sinuahunajapupu5499]

Thanks for sharing from Russia!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@theartsypixie2771]

Thanks for the tip on the tape. I have been thinking about using my silhouette cutter to make filigree designs and laying them over the leather as a template but was concerned about it messing up the leather.

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-go1ml8ku9y]

Liked and subscribed! Thank you for the free pattern!!!!!!!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@danpost4755]

Great project! I have watched nearly all of your videos now. I really enjoy your channel. Smaller, less expensive projects are appreciated.

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thanks, Dan! I really appreciate it!

[@betterburial]

Thank you for making it free. Great video!

[@lionandbullleatherworks]

Great project and template! Thanks for making it free! Great for us beginners. Appreciate your work!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@huntfishtrap]

Thanks for the free template!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@ragweed6476]

Add more light it's hard to see how your sticking thanks for the how to videos

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

It's one of my first videos. Lighting is a lot better now. Thanks for checking it out!

[@MW-tm3su]

Loved this! But had to strain to see the stitching --kinda dark. The thing I run into is the the edges --even though exactly the same height, once stitching together at the seam one side is about a mm higher than the other --therein the same slight mis-match at the bottom.

[@HaraldDeathwolf]

Dude this one is sick! Nicely done! 👊🏻

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thank you, brother!

[@theartsypixie2771]

I was on your website today and got excited when you mentioned an etsy shop, but guess things have been hectic for you and the family so no patterns for me to splurge on 😞

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

I was selling my patterns at one point but then decided to give them away for free. It has definitely helped to grow the youtube channel.

[@ecksluss]

this will be a great starter project for when my kit arrives. Thanks!

[@51watty]

Nice one Dan.

[@seesone8035]

Thank you 🙏

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Ruyagozlemi]

Im fully with you, 5 times the length, i sometimes have the edges fray, and the needle slip off. Nice to have a little extra security. Gratis vid

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thanks! It's definitely worth tossing out a bit of thread.

[@jsnyder9875]

Thanks so much for the pattern! Can you give me any advice on printing it out? I've tried different settings on my computer and none of them end up being 2 inches on the rectangle.

[@braydon84]

Flesh slide hahahaha nice

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

😘

[@brendanmccreesh5112]

I'm curious what type of leather you use for this project I'm having a bit of a hard time sanding/burnishing the Chrome tan leather I bought would you have any advice on that please and thank you

[@cristiansolano9491]

When you cut leather, do you do it standing the entire time or sitting down.

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

I don't sit for any part of the process really. I only have a chair in my shop for when I'm talking to the camera.

[@christinathiessen5843]

Is it necessary to do the seam at an angle? Or is that just a style thing?

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Definitely not necessary. When I made the template, I first traced a cardboard sleeve from a coffee shop. Thats how the cardboard one was shaped when I pulled it apart.

[@valeriegrossman3758]

What weight leather do you use? I signed up for the copy of the pattern & haven’t received it yet. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Hey, Valerie! Thanks for watching! I generally use 4-5 oz leather which is a bit thicker than a lot of people use, but it's just the style I'm going for. Sorry I'm having issues with that feature on my website. If you email me I'd be happy to send you the template. [e-mail]

[@valeriegrossman3758]

@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods thanks, emailed you.

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Sent them to you!

[@conniechung6948]

What is the yellow plastic under the punch?

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

It's a rubber punching mat. It protects your chisels, punches, etc from getting damaged. This is the one I use: amzn.to/2NQ5QGS

[@conniechung6948]

@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods awesome im making a list now. Ive made a few pistol holsters and a sheath for a katana loving the hobby and your channel!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Glad you like it, Connie! If you go to one of my newer videos, there's a list of pretty much everything I use in the description.

[@youaregodspursuit]

Please speak louder ... or raise your recording level ... you sound like your are telling me a secret...