Cut a piece of leather or faux leather.This means that I receive a small commission should you make a purchase via one of these links, at no additional cost to you. This post also contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you try and love this project, be sure to rate it below! xoxo You know I love a DIY that’s useful and will last! So far this one has been sturdy and looks beautiful. Trim any threads and put your checks and register into the leather checkbook holder.Repeat the process on the other side of the checkbook, folding it in to the other marked point and sewing both edges.Do the same on the other edge of this side of the checkbook.Sew a straight stitch up the edge of the fold to this point, leaving 1/8″ seam allowance. Fold one end of the leather piece inward to the pen mark (1 1/2″ away from center).Thread your sewing machine with your thread and bobbin color of choice.These are the points to which you will fold in the top and bottom of the leather to create pockets for your checks and register. Make a small mark with your pen at the edge of your leather on the wrong side at these two points. Measure the halfway point of the height of your piece of leather, then measure away from that 1 1/2″ in either direction.
CHECKBOOK COVER LEATHER PLUS
You’ll want to cut it so that it’s 1/2 an inch wider than your checks, and about four times the height of your checks, plus one inch.
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Most check packs are the same size, but in case yours are cut slightly differently, I recommend using your own measurements.
CHECKBOOK COVER LEATHER HOW TO
How to Make a DIY Leather Checkbook Holder
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You don’t need much to make this leather checkbook holder! Here are a few other ideas:īasically any material that has a bit of thickness and weight to it would be great! Just make sure it will hold your checks together, and that your sewing machine can puncture two layers of the material. I used leather for this project but you can use all kinds of materials! Faux leather would be a great option. Using Other Materials for a DIY Checkbook You can make this leather checkbook holder in less than 15 minutes. This one literally has you sewing four straight lines, and thats it. I’ve come across so many tutorials on the web that claim to be easy-sew or good for beginners and actually are quite complicated. This is the perfect project to try if you’re new to sewing!Īnd no, I’m not just saying that.