Leather ipod case

Step 2 Layout

1.  First, try laying out the leather around your iPod (or other mp3 player).
         Make sure it fits right.  Leather is skin.  Just like plastic surgery, each piece of leather has different tension lines.  Try folding your leather in different ways to find what works best for your configuration.

2.  Lay out the seams.
         _{You'll want to have some play.  I personally added in 3-4 mm of tolerance to prevent the leather from ripping.  Also, you should taper the seam to allow some space around the mouth, so that iPod slides in easier.  Mark your seam line with a pencil.}

3.  Lay out slots for the straps.
          _{The slot should be slightly wider than the armband to allow for movement.}