1. Materials needed for making aLV original leather phone case.
2. Techniques for cleaning leather.
3. Design templates - including information such as models and sizes of various series of Apple phones.
4. Cutting, framing, and pasting leather.

 Let's start our handmade journey.

Making leather cell phone case from recycled second-hand luxury LV Gucci bags is an environmentally friendly and creative approach that helps reduce waste of resources. Luxury bags are usually made of high-quality leather and have a long service life. When these bags are no longer in use, their leather materials still have high value. Trading in old luxury bags for new ones not only gives new life to luxury bags but also meets consumers' demands for personalized and high-quality products.

The picture shows making an LV phone case from the original leather of a second-hand LV luxury bag. This practice conforms to the concept of sustainable development and helps reduce the demand for new leather resources and lower the environmental impact during the production process.

Often, classic luxury bags require complex craftsmanship to give them new life. Handmade phone cases from high-quality leather is a creative idea. So, how can we make LV phone cases or Gucci cell phone cases from the leather of these used bags? Generally, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the required materials: Ensure that you have a piece of second-hand luxury leather of appropriate size on hand. The picture shows a Gucci iPhone 15 case, made by pasting leather from a recycled second-hand Gucci

2. At the same time, you need to design the production drawing of the LV cell phone case and prepare relevant materials, such as:

   Cutting mat, craft knife, 4mm diamond chisel with 2 teeth and 5 teeth (note that you should buy one without wire drawing on the side of the chisel teeth, otherwise it will be very difficult to pull out the chisel. You can choose the finely polished one), Oxford board (A4 size is fine), nylon hammer, steel ruler, grinding stick, scissors, edge beveler (if you want a rough style, you don't need this edge beveler), awl (used for positioning the pattern to draw the position of the chisel hole and draw the cutting line of the pattern on the leather), needle, waxed thread.All of these can be bought on online platforms.

   Most of the recycled bags are old. Before you want to make LV iPhone 15 Pro Max case by hand, you need to clean the bag first.
   Cleaning second-hand luxury bag leather requires careful handling to avoid damaging the leather. It should be noted that different materials of leather may require different cleaning methods and care products. Therefore, before cleaning, it is best to understand the material and cleaning requirements of the bag first. If the damage to the bag is relatively serious, it is recommended to seek professional leather cleaning and repair services. The following are some basic cleaning steps:

Partial cleaning: For local stains, leather cleaner or mild soapy water can be used for cleaning. Dip an appropriate amount of cleaner with a soft cloth and gently wipe the stained area. Be careful not to use excessive force to avoid damaging the leather. If the stain is relatively stubborn, you can try using a special leather stain remover. It is worth noting that please test it in an inconspicuous place first!

Overall cleaning: After diluting the cleaner, dip an appropriate amount of the cleaner with a soft cloth and gently wipe the entire surface of the bag. After cleaning, wipe it clean with a clean damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.

Care and maintenance: Use leather care agent or maintenance oil to care for and maintain the bag to keep the leather soft and shiny. Apply the care agent or maintenance oil evenly on the surface of the bag, and then gently wipe it with a soft cloth to make it fully absorbed.

Drying and ventilation: Put the cleaned bag in a well-ventilated place to dry, avoiding direct sunlight or high-temperature drying to prevent the leather from deforming or fading.

2. Making a design template:
First is collecting information:
Designing a leather phone case is a relatively complicated matter. Beginners can start with the simplest design. If you find it troublesome, you can also directly purchase a finished handmade LV phone case and choose according to different combinations.But handcraft enthusiasts are more willing to try it themselves.

First, you need to determine the phone model because the sizes and button positions of different phone models are all different. The editor has compiled the latest Apple 16 models for your reference. Obtain the size data of the target phone model, including the detailed dimensions of length, width, thickness, as well as the positions of the camera, buttons, interfaces, etc. During the entire design process, it is very important to pay attention to details. Choosing materials is also important. You need to know what are the advantages and disadvantages of different phone case materials? Secondly, the complexity of the process and the style of the LV iPhone case are also key factors in designing the phone case drawing. It is recommended that friends who are trying for the first time first choose a simple finished Gucci cell phone case as a template for experimentation.

Design software selection: Choosing the appropriate CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software can help you draw drawings accurately. Those with good painting skills can also choose hand drawing.Create a basic framework: According to the phone size data, draw the external outline and internal space of the LV phone case in the design software to ensure that the phone case can fit the phone closely.Detail design: Add details such as the thickness of the phone case, button openings, camera protection, and interface protection. Ensure that all opening positions are accurate.In this way, a first draft is completed!

(The picture is the design first draft of an LV phone case)

4.Cut the leather: Use scissors or a leather cutting knife to cut out the leather piece along the edge of the template, leaving a margin according to the blueprint. Use tools for leather edge treatment to trim and polish the edges of the cut leather.

5.Punch and position: Punch holes on the leather according to the positions on the template to facilitate the subsequent fixation of the phone case components.

6.Sew and decorate: Sew the leather parts together by sewing machine or by hand to ensure a firm seam.

Finally, a preliminary LV iPhone case is made!