tandy 56402 Preston Portfolio Paper Pattern Instructions
- June 14, 2024
- Tandy
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tandy 56402 Preston Portfolio Paper Pattern
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Paper Pattern
NOTE: Paper Patterns are intended for experienced leathercrafters.
SUGGESTED SPECS**
3/16″ Seam Allowance
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 oz) Semi-firm to Firm Tempered Leather (6-7 sq. ft.)
Glove Snaps (3)
REQUIRED TOOLS
Knife
Straight Edge
Mallet
Snap Setter Kit
Binder Clips or similar
Winged Dividers
Pricking Irons/ Stitching Chisels
Round Drive Punches
Scratch Awl
Harness Needles & Thread
Bell Skiver, Skiving Knife, or Wide Edger
REOMMENDED TOOLS
Stitching Horse
Edge Finishing Materials
Preferred Adhesive
LABEL| PATTERN PIECE| PIECES REQUIRED| RECOMMENDED LEATHER
WEIGHT
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A| Main Body| 1| 4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
B| Right Side Main Pocket Body| 1| 2 to 4 oz (.8 to 1.6 mm)
C| Legal Pad Sleeve| 1| 2 to 4 oz (.8 to 1.6 mm)
D| Left Side Main Pocket Body| 1| 2 to 4 oz (.8 to 1.6 mm)
E| Passport Pocket Back Wall| 1| 2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
F| Passport Pocket Front Wall| 1| 2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
G| Credit Card Pocket Front Wall| 1| 2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
H| Multi Pocket| 1| 2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
I| Pocket Flap| 1| 4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
J| Left Side Pocket Body Tab| 1| 4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
K| Main Body Tab| 1| 4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
** Please note the type of leather and tools you use will affect the outcome. Please use your best judgment when assembling your project. We recommend outlining the order of operations, measure and count twice before making any permanent alterations to your pattern.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PAPER PATTERN CARE INSTRUCTIONS
OPTION 1: Before cutting out pattern pieces, adhere a stiffer paper
(cardstock or similar) with preferred adhesive.
OPTION 2: After cutting out pattern pieces, laminate individual pieces.
These are just suggestions to prolong the lifespan of the paper pattern. With
proper care, these patterns can be used again and again!
GLOSSARY
NEGATIVE SNAP: Part of the snap that the post will be inserted.
POSITIVE SNAP: Part of the snap that has the post and will be inserted
into a socket
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut required pieces. Before assembly, take the necessary steps to prepare leather and edges.
- Set the negative snaps on Main Body (A), Left Side Main Pocket Body (D), and Multi-Pocket (H).
- Set the positive snaps on Pocket Flap (I), Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J), and Main Body Tab (K).
- Layer the horizontal stitch lines of Passport Pocket Backwall (E), Passport Pocket Front Wall (F), and Credit Card Pocket Front Wall (G) and stitch to Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) “SS #1”.
- Stitch “SS #2”.
- Stitch Pocket Flap (I) onto Left Side Main Pocket Body’s (D) “SS #3”.
- Place Multi Pocket (H) onto Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) and saddle stitch “SS #4, #5, and #6”.
- Attach Legal Pad Sleeve (C) to Right Side Main Pocket Body (B), stitch “SS #7” only.
- Attach Main Body Tab (K) to Main Body (A), only stitch three sides of the box, leave the holes that align with the outer edge of Main Body (A) empty.
- Attach Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) with Main Body (A). We suggest to use binder clips to hold placement. Snap Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J) onto Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) and align stitching holes of Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J) onto Main Body (A), hold in place with binder clips.
- Attach Right Side Main Pocket Body (B) and Main Body (A) together, hold in place with binder clips.
- Starting on the bottom center of Main Body (A), complete the final stitch around the entire piece.
COMPLETED PROJECT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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