Minimalist card holder, 3 slots
This card holder has three slots and matched stitch holes on both panels. It is a slim front-pocket design that suits everyday carry. Good for anyone who wants a minimal leather accessory.
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- Size
- 211 × 72 mm (8.3 × 2.8 in)
- Pieces
- 2
- Machines
- CO₂ laser, Diode laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Beginner
- Fits
- K40-class CO₂ · xTool M1 / M1 Ultra · Diode 400 × 400 (Ortur, Sculpfun, Falcon) · Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · xTool S1 · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Carry in a front pocket for daily use
- Give as a Father's Day or Christmas gift
- Make with 2mm leather for a slim profile
How to make it
Cut from 1.5–2 mm veg-tan or chrome-tan leather. Stitch holes are already spaced to your iron's pitch and line up across the panels; saddle-stitch with waxed thread, then sand and burnish the edges. Add a monogram in the editor before cutting.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2mm Leather | CO₂ laser | 3.19 mm | 1.30 mm |
| Felt / leather (dark) | Diode laser | 3.26 mm | 1.26 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the card holder?
The design is 211 x 72 mm (8.3 x 2.8 in).
What materials and machines can I use?
It was checked for 2mm leather and felt/leather (dark). Use a CO₂ or diode laser.
How many pieces does it have and what is the difficulty?
It has 2 pieces and is rated beginner. You get SVG and DXF files.
