Making a Leather Tool Roll

In this video I’m making a leather tool roll for my chisels. I love the way it turned out! This is not the easiest project, but without the zipper pocket, it’s quite easy to make.
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MATERIALS:
Soft leather
Thick leather (leather belt)
Zipper
Lining fabric
Sewing thread
Contact cement
TOOLS:
Pen
Aluminum ruler
Angle ruler
Carpet knife/fabric cutter
Scissors
Sewing machine
Iron
Pins and a sewing needle
Rubber cloves
Something to spread the glue with (I used a piece of wood)
USEFUL TIPS:
Never use steam when ironing leather.
Use iron-on stabilizer on the soft leather edges.
Use good ventilation when gluing, contact cement can have a very strong smell.
SAFETY NOTES:
Safety first! Always be careful with dangerous tools and make sure you know how to use them correctly.
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[@stoneblue1795]

Someone has a steady hand, a very experienced eye and a knack for QUALITY and CRAFTMANSHIP!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! :)

[@GetHandsDirty]

That was awesome!! It came out perfect and very handy. I actually need something to store my chisels...but maybe I will go for a solid shallow box with various compartments...not sure yet.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it! I would love to see you make that chisel box, sounds interesting! I would make a solid box too, but I don't have my own work shop yet, so I need something I can transport them easily in. So this works best for now! :)

[@MajidAlQassimi]

One of your best vids!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@NerfTrouble]

Great job, I have been thinking of making a tool roll myself. If you ever do this again, making another tool roll that is, You should think about adding a flap, that is, to cover the handles. This would help keep any of your tools from falling out and possibly damaging the blade end of your chisels. When it is rolled up the flaps would be tucked inside keeping the tools in place. But still an excellant job with every thing.

[@Tbowie13]

That's by far the nicest tool roll I've ever seen! If you end up as good of a carver as you are sewer, you've got a bright carving future ahead of you!

[@jaywinterr]

i'm going to make one of these but for my makeup brushes. this is awesome!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

That's going to work really well for that too! :)

[@Creed667Gamer]

awesome toolbelt. its a pleasure to watch you work.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Glad you like it! :)

[@carloscastanyo6753]

thars a hell of a job im impressed girl! good color for the leather, simple, elegant! very nice!!!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! :)

[@coobra68]

Your work is very amazing and creative with all thanks and appreciation

[@XP7298]

looks amazing! it would be cool to do something similar with paintbrushes or pencils...

[@porknwithbill]

Good god, that’s gorgeous

[@mladenstankovic3148]

So skilful... every detail looks as if it had been done by a machine, but knowing a person put effort and time into it makes me appreciate it even more. Good job.

[@jojomama4787]

I've never seen or heard of you or your work before,this is my first time and I have to say it not only looks like you do fine work but have a very easy and natural way of explaining what you're doing...thanks for sharing!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Well thank you, that's so nice to hear! And welcome!

[@gypsycruiser]

I admire your skill and you also used a sewing machine to sew soft leather , I have not seen that before as I was made to understand that leather required a walking foot machine. I assume you do woodturning .. you are very motivated to attempt working with different materials . Thank you for your presentation.

[@susyfoster9643]

Hi Minni great job I think I going to make one for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@sapnasalve9003]

👌Nice job... 😇...👍

[@ModernBuilds]

That came out amazing!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you Mike! :)

[@race9359]

Great way to promote your own channel Mike! 😉

[@josephKEOarthur]

intense.. my next Cricut Maker project

[@fernandoherranz4095]

Brilliant and thank you! Please do more leather bag/pouch projects!

[@jerrystark6766]

Beautiful work.

[@stockton350]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@boharihamen]

Very nice pouch. Good job!

[@danzo5297]

Nice ! Wish I had the patience to do this lol

[@alanwhite7912]

That's cool. I wouldn't have a clue how to make anything like that

[@bluesnowball9346]

1. The video isn't needlessly long while still showing exactly what you need to see to do it yourself. 2. Everything about the design is damn near perfect -- both functionally and aesthetically. 3. This is the first of your videos that I've seen and I subscribed without a second thought. keep up the awesome work!

[@travispalmer3858]

That's a great video. Your attention to detail and seem very proficient in all Your task.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! :)

[@BruceAUlrich]

I really like the gray leather. That looks awesome with the tan belt leather that you chose. I like how your design has the tools offset so you can get two rows, rather than just one. And the pocket is a really good idea for pens and maybe even a small rule.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you Bruce! I also love the color combo, it works well! Yeah, I was thinking that the roll would be more balanced if I had two rows. So it works! :)

[@smartbanter]

That came out very pretty! I love the soft grey of the leather with the contrasting natural colored leather belting.

[@warlax5658]

I'm happy shae took some direction in her life. After that stuff with Tyrion, it's nice to see her doing something creative. Keep up the good work!

[@guywilson187]

Wow! You make it look so easy. Nice job.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@larrybarry6266]

Beautiful!

[@jwong19]

That's a nice tool roll with "character". Simple clever and useful design. Greetings and my respects from the Caribbean Shore of PR.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! ☺️

[@jwong19]

You deserve it, and definitely, you are welcome.

[@catalin-aterierulukata]

Good job. It looks professional.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@DanielMores]

This makes me go out and buy a sewing machine! Love the details like the stitched Logo on the leather belt!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Nice work. I want to make something like this for my pencils and other sketching supplies but I want it to be integrated into a cover for my sketch book .

[@whitneylemons6263]

Darbin Orvar channel has a Midori notebook where I think there is an open pocket that faces the binding to keep in sketching supplies...i think her cover is leather and the pocket is heavy paper and incorporated into one of her notebook inserts. Maybe that’s something you could do?

[@WizardKingCorey]

I really like the idea of this. very well put together. I will have to try some large leather projects that use some of my thinner leather that I have on hand. Thanks for sharing the details.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Have you seen my other leather project videos? They're all made with thinner leather, so they might give you some ideas! :)

[@WizardKingCorey]

The Minimalist Maker , yes I have watched all of your videos, the 2x4 challenge one made me a subscriber. keep making and I will keep watching. (my videos are not make videos) Someday I will post some make videos.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, do that! :)

[@sf14031952]

Great tool roll , led like one for my hairdressing tools.

[@mecyver]

You kinda crushed this. I shouldn't even say kind, because you definitely crushed it. Congrats and thangs for sharing!

[@nickpeterson8080]

Turned out beautifully I really liked how you worked in and placement of your makers mark. Thanks for sharing.

[@moniquehoffer3527]

Wow! That is amazing work...

[@HonestDoubter]

I am a leather maker. I have multiple sewing machines and enjoy thick leather. I was prepared to not like this video. I wanted to not like this video or the tutorial - but I couldn't. With the light leather you had and the machine you used - this is a VERY good solution to your problem. The monogram touches were amazing. My only wish is that you lived closer and could raid my leather pile and used my machines to make it stronger - but this should last a very long time. Well done and thank you for showing me I was being a leather snob. Great video.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you, I really appreciate it! ☺️I'm not in any way a professional with leather! I have mostly used soft pre finished leather until now but hopefully in the future I will try real leather work. I wish I had an industrial sewing machine! 😄

[@framez01]

model and brand of the sewing machine please :)?

[@josepholson8857]

I like heavier leather as well. I am a hobbist though. I would say use a 4oz side leather next time with saddle stitching vs machine sewing.

[@MrHondoMan]

@@TheMinimalistMaker , problem you will have is that you used chrome tanned leather. This means the tanning process uses chromium and sodium. This will eventually harm your chisels. Think of a knife sheath. Knife sheaths are always made with vegtan leather. As soon as your video began, I saw your nice chisels and then the leather and I immediately cringed. Next time, use shoulder or neck vegtan. It will better protect your chisels.

[@buttunbasher3604]

Lol you name is so fitting for this comment.

[@martyred6860]

Great Job!!! We like that a lot!

[@TheQuinian]

I'm thinking "ok 'minimalist maker' this will be real short, crude, and simple" ah no, that looks professionally done. Really nice job.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@SuperKwame1]

Excellent work

[@shreeharibabu709]

You did a neat work

[@eliramirez12]

Me gustó mucho tu trabajo. Felicitaciones por tu canal :.

[@soufiabdelmadjid7820]

That's amazing good job

[@uckBayNguyen]

Excellent work. Very enjoyable video

[@SecondSonWoodworks]

This is so impressive! It makes me want to buy a sewing machine and get to sewing. Thank you for sharing this with us all! Cheers.

[@GrandpaCanCook]

Nicel planned and made. I picked up some good ideas, thank you.

[@pastpianist]

Looks great!

[@antoniomedina9244]

I love the simplicity and elegance of it

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Glad you like it, thanks!

[@bookmn0926]

Fantastic.

[@sepharad58]

Wonderful to watch and listen to a beautiful, creative person and mind at work. Well made video and beautiful tool roll.

[@calvinogood]

Nice stitches!

[@reforzar]

That turned out awesome. So handy to have all your chisels in their place.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@user-22-]

Wow, very nice job 👍🏼

[@tonyy5482]

Very nice :) Some suggestions for successful tool roll storage: Don't use chrome-tanned leather for tools rolls (->rust), instead use veg. tanned leather. Add a vent hole to each tool slot. Very lightly oil the tools before storing them [see Paul Sellers video: Rag in a can oiler - the cheapest, simplest, best way to lightly oil tools IMHO].

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks! Yeah, I heard that about leather in the comments. I guess it's the chrome salts reacting with humidity that causes that. Good thing I live in a very dry place! :D

[@DonaldClarkUKNZUS]

Fantastic craft work.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! :)

[@matryxmichaelcimino3913]

very nice. your stitching is very clean. I like your design, as an artist it seems very functional. thank you for sharing your work. your videos are well done. very well put together. Thanks again.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm glad the stitching looks good, I did struggle with it a bit. :)

[@matryxmichaelcimino3913]

The Minimalist Maker if I. could give you a two thumbs up, I would. great job.

[@ManaTheBard]

Wow! Very nice work! I was planning on using scrap leather to make a similar tool case for my small tools and attachments for my job. I made a prototype out of cloth to get a basic idea of what I wanted. It works okay but I will still upgrade it at one point. This video was really helpful for getting ideas and advice. Thanks!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you, great if it helps you! Prototyping something like this is always a good idea, hope your project turns out great! 😊

[@ManaTheBard]

Thanks. I do not think that my sewing skills are any where near as good as yours and it will be my first time working with leather. I am taking my time to plan it out and gather the necessary materials/tools. I hope it goes well, too.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Everybody needs to start somewhere! Good luck! 😊

[@romanticcrafter]

I've wanted something like this for my tools and brushes. You have made it look simple(ish) and I must give it a go.

[@mickeholmgren2940]

Nice Tool Roll

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

Very nice video! Only possible issue would be the chisels eventually cutting through the light leather you used. I'd suggest either a double stitch bottom or adding some vegetable tanned leather (same as the strap) to reinforce it, if that happens.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I was thinking about reinforcing it, but decided to test how it wears first. I can always make an improved version! 😊

[@jasandper]

Nice work! 👏🏼

[@thecuriousunicorn1496]

so cool Thank u for sharing

[@SlapStuffTogether]

The small details just add so much to make this a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing your process. It makes it so much easier to understand the craftsmanship involved and encourages a novice at sewing to maybe try to make their own roll!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! Sewing can be fun, try it! ☺️

[@robertoamezcua7624]

That is beautiful work! You are a true craftsman.

[@al86200]

Thanks a lot! I'll make one for chef's knives. Excellent work and video

[@fahimchowdhury5887]

that's just awesome...keep it up

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!

[@VintageTamiya]

Brilliant work. Will definitely subscribe

[@smoker_joe]

Excellent ! So much better than my regular cheap blue fabric roll. Love it !

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks! Glad you like it! :)

[@sammathai761]

I don't even know what I'm doing here, but man, it was so calming to watch this.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :D

[@michelzenitud5524]

Magnifique travail manuelle 👍 Une bonne protection pour les outils 👍 Bravo pour l'idée 👍 Michel 04 France Bisous ✌

[@alessandronovisad7468]

Master without promise, like it :)

[@diygeneration5566]

*Nice work! It's a pleasure to watch. I made a tulle roll recently too, but out of jeans)*

[@diygeneration5566]

;-)

[@imortaldeadead]

Fantastic work, will have to see where you go with that roll of chisels now 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Who knows 😉Thanks!

[@Lu-dm7rn]

Loved it!!

Un vrai bonheur et pas si minimaliste que ça. Tout est très élégant. Continuez.

[@nunnuMari]

Hey, thanks for great idea. I just finished my rollup tool case, it seemed to be so easy but if you dont sew everyday, then its a pretty hard to do. I think it is amazing but little bigger. Thanks alot! 😊

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

That's so nice to hear! Yeah, this is not the easiest project, but I'm glad your project turned out great!

[@dumbpup]

Holy crap that looks amazing! It looks designer even!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Well done !

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@renza481]

This tool roll is looking great and it can hold a lot of items. I made one myself in a smaller version for my school practice items :D thank you for the great tip!

[@GaryT1952]

Beautifully done, truly a very talented woman

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@jamesparlane9289]

Nice job.

[@maximkozlov2739]

Sometimes YT recommendations works as they should work and show me something awesome like this.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, glad you found my channel! :)

[@sgagnon3]

Inspirational to say the least! Great work! I have made four canvas tool rolls but nothing as incredible as this!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Oh, thank you! ☺️

[@MichaelScottPerkins]

Another fantastic video! A very creative way to solve a problem. Eventually, over time, your cardboard box would have fallen apart. Making a wooden box to store chisels in would be too... bulky, awkward to transport easily, and make another box to find a place to keep. A leather roll makes perfect sense. And, as with all of your other projects, the attention to pure design is... it's just great! Congratulations on another great video!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you Michael! You always say the nicest things! The cardboard box was already falling apart a bit. And it's not very safe for sharp objects. So yes, the tool roll is exactly what I needed, because I don't have my own workshop yet and I need to move them regularly. Works great for now! :) Thanks!

[@chrislogan8283]

hi from the north of England new subscriber.had lots of this type of tool rolls there great but use chisels gaurds or tape on the ends of your chisels or they will cut the roll i'v done it myself. best wishes chris

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I thought about it, but decided to leave them out. I'll see how it works, if it eventually breaks, I can always make a new one! 😊

[@kinghoohoo8782]

superb design and craftsmanship! so elegant!

[@untohimleather4407]

You are really amazing! I'm salivating to see your next woodwork project!! God bless you for sharing this awesome leather tool roll project! Cheers keep the good work!!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@solb101]

Nice leather. No flaps to stop the tools falling out.

[@StuffUCanMake]

Madam, I really love your simplicity!!!

[@gaberodso]

You have a beautiful pair of hands and you move then with such grace, just marvelous to see you working! Awesome leather work too

[@WhoNoes]

Another great project and video

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@rhov233]

Best artisan video in a long time. Thanks!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, thank you! :)

[@thedrizz1913]

Came for the end grain stool, stayed for all the awesome design. Congrats on your channel, well done!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Glad you found my channel! :)

[@RandalLovelace]

This has functionality and beauty, nicely designed, very informative on your how to as well.

[@danangpamungkas826]

Time worthed than my therapy session

[@LenaCardell]

Stunning 🖤🖤🖤

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!

[@evaluna2232]

Wauw!! Beautiful design! Thanks for this inspiration!