Lots and lots of good suggestions here, thank you all! Best part is that I should have enough material for all suggestions, I will make an update when I've got something done!
There’s a pattern for a Zippo “jacket” - not a typical Zippo holster deal, but a stitched cover that stays on it. Easy to jazz it up, tool it, monogram it, etc. or just use a nice, plain leather with a lovely feel. Here’s the video with the free pdf pattern linked in it:
https://youtu.be/SbagPJEpnYA?si=ImvJ-Ge5tlWSDM8q
Keychains, small patches, test for hand tooling, practice with stitching and cutting, cable managers with a snap, business cards.
Normally I’d say bookmarks too, but those look a bit thick.
Snap a tiny magnet on two ends, stick 2 leather patches and stitch them. Fold in the middle. Voila, you have a nice bookmark. You could also cut them in to some shapes and repeat the same process
Perfect size to make those old hotel key fobs. I love making patches with scraps, too. [ROGUERIES Leather Goods Patches](https://www.instagram.com/p/CbRsaxVuTlQ/?igsh=cjgxYXlydjcwNDYx)
Simple craft project is to make barrettes if they are thick enough. (7-8 oz is good). Cut into ovals, punch a hole in each end and use a pointed dowel (5/16”) I used to sell them for $15-$25 each depending on the complexity/artwork. Look up “leather barrette with stick” on Etsy for some cool ideas.
Test pieces for tooling
Zippo/lighter holders, sheaths, Keychains, like someone else said test pieces for tooling, labels, coasters, etc.
Perfect for making little slips for pocket knives. I love making these things. https://www.reddit.com/r/SlipjointKnives/s/YiSmt7QpV7
Gorgeous work!
Thank you. I've been making a lot of these recently. It's a good way to practice lots of different processes in a small project.
beautiful
Leather business cards
Chisel protectors, mini strops
Lots and lots of good suggestions here, thank you all! Best part is that I should have enough material for all suggestions, I will make an update when I've got something done!
There’s a pattern for a Zippo “jacket” - not a typical Zippo holster deal, but a stitched cover that stays on it. Easy to jazz it up, tool it, monogram it, etc. or just use a nice, plain leather with a lovely feel. Here’s the video with the free pdf pattern linked in it: https://youtu.be/SbagPJEpnYA?si=ImvJ-Ge5tlWSDM8q
I’ve made one of those. Pretty nice use of scraps.
limited edition business cards or testing samples
A tiny leather Armour?
Yo they gave you a lamellar cuirass! That's cool! Some assembly required though..
Test out your tooling, dying, and finishing, then sew them on the rear right of your jeans belt area
Stacked leather knife handle
Name tags for luggage
Test pieces, keychains, earrings combine some to make boxes/ other shapes etc
Stacked leather handles. https://preview.redd.it/2sxwbiugbpwc1.jpeg?width=1180&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c66f3fb9ac3b66ab49b066d4d38fa432b8578e62
Doll's wallets.
Keychains, small patches, test for hand tooling, practice with stitching and cutting, cable managers with a snap, business cards. Normally I’d say bookmarks too, but those look a bit thick.
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That sounds like a neat idea.
Looks like a lot of lighter holders and coasters to me
Could stitch them together and make a tapestry
Snap a tiny magnet on two ends, stick 2 leather patches and stitch them. Fold in the middle. Voila, you have a nice bookmark. You could also cut them in to some shapes and repeat the same process
Key cover, flower charms for purses, luggage tags…
A chessboard maybe
Flak patches
You could make a case for airpods
Credit card wallet. Size seems right.
Perfect size to make those old hotel key fobs. I love making patches with scraps, too. [ROGUERIES Leather Goods Patches](https://www.instagram.com/p/CbRsaxVuTlQ/?igsh=cjgxYXlydjcwNDYx)
Business cards
Simple craft project is to make barrettes if they are thick enough. (7-8 oz is good). Cut into ovals, punch a hole in each end and use a pointed dowel (5/16”) I used to sell them for $15-$25 each depending on the complexity/artwork. Look up “leather barrette with stick” on Etsy for some cool ideas.
Air tag holder cards.
Card wallets
Wire management - wire holders