Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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To begin I cut the 3 pieces (back and two side pouches) out of some 3 oz veg tanned cowhide leather. Next I show you how to glue, edge and stitch the field notes case and how to wax it to protect it as well as give it a nice sheen.

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Book on hand sewing leather amzn.to/1R5lZxs
Walnut oil dye amzn.to/1R5m30j
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Wool daubers for applying dye amzn.to/21wFcgx
Rotary cutter amzn.to/1R5m8Rr
Wooden burnishers amzn.to/1MoQTz0
Stitching needles amzn.to/1UCa0fA
White 0.8mm Ritza "Tiger" thread ebay.com/itm/221561132278


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