subject: Homemade Optimus 3d Max Leather Case [print this page] LG Smart phones are increasingly gaining a share of the smart phones market with the Optimus brands. The LG Optimus 3D Cube or the Optimus 3D Max is a slimmer sequel to the Optimus line and is the first phone with a video editing in 3D format. Being an expensive phone you might want to protect it in a leathe5r case from impact damage. You can make a leather case for your Optimus 3D max at home with a few tools and experience without necessarily buying a common leather case from the market.
Style
Based on your personal preference, the first decision before making an Optimus 3D Max leather case is the kind of style that you would want. Some styles are expensive yet others are involving to make. The main styles to choose from are the covered pouch and the holster style. The latter style will require less leather and is always a little easier to make. With the holster style, all the sides of the device will be covered but the top part will be left open for ease of removing and keeping the phone. The covered pouch will have a closure with a magnetic closing flap or a snap that still keeps the phone inside when the item is jostled over.
Leather
Most Optimus 3D Cube accessories covers in the market are made from materials that do not interest one so much such as plastic, rubber or silicon. Using leather for phone cover casing will ensure that the finished product is unobtrusive, stylish and protective. You can use leather from old jackets and items in the house or buy 1/8th inch thick soft leather. Make sure the leather does not have thin spots, flaws or wear. The leather that best suits this job can be obtained from fabric stores or thrift stores. The tools needed and the dye of your choice can be purchased from craft stores. In addition, the items can be salvaged from thrift stores.
Construction
The next step is to make your leather cover. Place the phone on the leather and trace the outlook. Cut the leather the width of the device. For the holster style, it should be just enough to cover the device and leave the top exposed. For the covered pouch, the leather you cut should be a bit longer and enough for the overlap that will cover the phone case opening. Make decorations and side finishes that you want to be included with the cover. Most important is the clip to fix it onto the belt. Stick the pieces together using waxed threads preferably made from linen. Make sure the seams are well stitched up to the inside of the case. For a covered pouch, make sure the snap is to the front of the main pouch and the underside of the flap which should be overlapping.
Attachment
The last consideration concerns how you will be keeping the phone cover. If on the belt then as aforementioned, a belt clip or loop could be necessary
