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I'd like to get hold of a pen wrap for my pens and wondered if anyone might be able to help. I'm in the UK so if it is sold by a retailer here that would really help. I don't necessarily need it to be made of leather, any well-crafted wrap will be considered. Obviously price is also a factor but perhaps not predominant - say no more than £40 or $60US? I'd like to carry up to five pens but would consider a wrap with more capacity.

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I've just been researching this myself. A bit over your budget, but I've just ordered one of these: Chan's Handmade fountain pen case.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Wenyuan-Chamber-5-1-Black-Gold-Chans-Handmade-fountain-pen-case-/00/s/NTI1WDcwMA==/z/LIQAAOxyq5NRCntp/$(KGrHqJ,!igFC2Sz,jymBRCntpdy!w~~60_3.JPG

 

Or you could consider these ones. UK made I think. www.wrapture.eu

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Hi Craig

 

Welcome to FPN I have not seen many for sale here in the uk.

They are fairly easy to make I would be happy to help you if you want to have a go.

 

Regards

 

Michael

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For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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Hi Craig

 

Welcome to FPN I have not seen many for sale here in the uk.

They are fairly easy to make I would be happy to help you if you want to have a go.

 

Regards

 

Michael

 

Hi Michael,

 

I had considered that for about half a second before concluding that I had neither the haberdashery skills or equipment (sewing machine?) required. I would love to make my own so if you have the patience of a saint and think these issues can be overcome, I would really appreciate your help with this.

 

AltecGreen and Shuggy, they are beautiful and I’ll seriously consider both suggestions in case plans for a homemade solution are fruitless.

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Hi Craig

 

Welcome to FPN I have not seen many for sale here in the uk.

They are fairly easy to make I would be happy to help you if you want to have a go.

 

Regards

 

Michael

 

Hi Michael,

 

I had considered that for about half a second before concluding that I had neither the haberdashery skills or equipment (sewing machine?) required. I would love to make my own so if you have the patience of a saint and think these issues can be overcome, I would really appreciate your help with this.

 

AltecGreen and Shuggy, they are beautiful and I’ll seriously consider both suggestions in case plans for a homemade solution are fruitless.

 

I have a thread on pen wraps somewhere there is a walk through here

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/224142-writing-slope-dilema/page__pid__2604260__st__250#entry2604260

 

You will need two pieces of leather two needles thread ruler masking tape that is about it really.

I should be able to talk you through it I might be able to help with the leather as long as you like blue green or brown I am running out of red.

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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I have a thread on pen wraps somewhere there is a walk through here

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/224142-writing-slope-dilema/page__pid__2604260__st__250#entry2604260

 

You will need two pieces of leather two needles thread ruler masking tape that is about it really.

I should be able to talk you through it I might be able to help with the leather as long as you like blue green or brown I am running out of red.

Michael

 

Thanks so much Michael, I'm going to have a go at this but I might try it with material instead of leather - I know where I can get hold of some of that and I've spotted a great looking tartan that might work for the outer piece. Your walk-through offers some great tips which will help no end. I'll let you know how I get on and keep you informed of progress. I can guarantee it'll not be finished in a day but hopefully it'll not take too long.

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Very cool that you are going to try to make your own pen wrap, Craig.

 

If you do decide to buy a pen wrap instead, +1 for Wrapture Kathryn is indeed in England and does excellent work, IMHO. I hate sewing, probably because I can not sew to save my life - it's quite a production when I need to sew on a button, there's no telling what I might manage to hook with the needle and sew to the shirt along with the button.... :rolleyes: :embarrassed_smile: - which is why I bought a pen wrap from Wrapture. No affiliation, just a very happy cutomer. Here are some photos (originally from Kathryn's site) of the one I bought:

 

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(It might be a bit colorful for some, but I love it - and she definitely has wraps for those with more conservative tastes, as well.)

 

Have fun with your project, Craig!

 

Holly

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Very cool that you are going to try to make your own pen wrap, Craig.

 

If you do decide to buy a pen wrap instead, +1 for Wrapture Kathryn is indeed in England and does excellent work, IMHO.

 

Have fun with your project, Craig!

 

Holly

 

Wow, they're great and such a reasonable price - completely missed your mention of them Shuggy, sorry!. I'm really keen to try making my own but might well buy one of these too in the meantime. Thanks so much for the pointer, I'll keep you posted on progress.

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Very cool that you are going to try to make your own pen wrap, Craig.

 

If you do decide to buy a pen wrap instead, +1 for Wrapture Kathryn is indeed in England and does excellent work, IMHO.

 

Have fun with your project, Craig!

 

Holly

 

Wow, they're great and such a reasonable price - completely missed your mention of them Shuggy, sorry!. I'm really keen to try making my own but might well buy one of these too in the meantime. Thanks so much for the pointer, I'll keep you posted on progress.

We look forward to seeing the pen wrap you are going to make, and the pen wrap that you might buy! :thumbup:

 

Holly

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:D That didn't take long, did it Craig? Very nice!

 

I hope you really like it; and once you have it you might get some more design ideas for the pen wrap you are going to make. (You are still going to make one?? :unsure: )

 

Holly

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:D That didn't take long, did it Craig? Very nice!

 

I hope you really like it; and once you have it you might get some more design ideas for the pen wrap you are going to make. (You are still going to make one?? :unsure: )

 

Holly

 

Oh yes, I'm still going to make one so I'll take pics of the process and post them here.

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We look forward to seeing the pen wrap you are going to make, and the pen wrap that you might buy! :thumbup:

 

Holly

 

Already bought one, couldn't resist...

 

My new wrap

 

 

Hi, I guess I am Mr Wrapture otherwise known as Martin.

 

Just thought I would let you know that my wife has just taken yours and a couple of other pen wraps to the Post Office.

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We look forward to seeing the pen wrap you are going to make, and the pen wrap that you might buy! :thumbup:

 

Holly

 

Already bought one, couldn't resist...

 

My new wrap

 

 

Hi, I guess I am Mr Wrapture otherwise known as Martin.

 

Just thought I would let you know that my wife has just taken yours and a couple of other pen wraps to the Post Office.

 

Fantastic, thanks Martin, it's a lovely item and I have no idea how you manage to produce them at that price. Really looking forward to receiving it, I'll let you know when it arrives. By the way, I love the avatar.

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Just thought I would let you know that my wife has just taken yours and a couple of other pen wraps to the Post Office.

 

Hi Martin, wrap arrived today and it's fantastic. Very fast service, many thanks to you and Kathryn.

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