Leather ipod case

Step 3 Cut slot

1.  Punch holes at the ends of the planned strap slot. 
              _{This results in a cleaner, less prone to tearing slot.}

2. Cut the slot between the holes.
              _{I used my scissors for this, but you can just as easily use a scalpel or an x-acto knife.}

3. (Optional) Smooth out the slot.
              _{You may have made a perfect slot, but I didn't.  I just went back with my scissors and smoothed out the slot to let the strap have smoother action.  Plus, it just plain looks better.}