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So I finally succumbed to the lure of the French way!

I made a leather glass slip case in Alligator lined with chevre using 2.7mm pricking irons, an awl, 632 Lin Cable thread and black Uniter's edge paint. My first time using edge paint!

Needless to say, it was a challenge! One that I immensely enjoyed because I usually like a challenge, and because the person I made this for is worth the effort :D

Also, design wise, it is based on a case my father had since the 80s (also i think i forgot to mention that back in the 80s and early 90s, my dad used be the GM of a shoes/leather accessories manufactury!). This case is one produced by the company he used to run.

What I Think i could improve:

1- A Little edge paint spillover on the side.

2- I used a 1.2mm lining, i think i should have went with a 0.8 one. Although in retrospect, i live the "cushiony" effect the thicker lining is giving.

3- I did a binding over stitch on the beginning and ends. Seeing how the ends are curved, I shouldn't have.

4- No idea what else, that is why I am posting here so that you can tell me if where else I could improve.