Remote Automobile Keyless Fob Carrying Case

Many late model cars come with remote keyless entry by means of a small fob. Since unlocking and starting the engine of your car no longer requires a metal key inserted into a lock, you only need to carry the fob somewhere close to the car.

If you carry a purse, then it is a simple matter of tossing it inside, but if you’re like most guys you need another way to carry it. Of course a pants or shirt pocket will work, but I felt it would be more convenient to carry it on my belt.

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Here is my design (after several other attempts) for a simple but effective leather fob case. It is sized to fit my 2020 Honda CRV (2½” x 1.4” x ½”), and can be adjusted easily to accommodate other sizes as it is made up of just two rectangles.

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First step is to print out the pattern and cut it out of 4/5 oz veg tan leather. Bevel edges with #0 edger.

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Tool the pieces if desired and dye or paint them while they are flat.

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Attach line 20 snaps as shown, with the female side attaching both pieces together.

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Fold shorter piece over onto itself and rivet together top and bottom with small rivets as shown.

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Fold narrow strap over the wider strap and rivet together as shown. Strap to left of rivet in lower image slides over your belt.

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Insert key fob into case and close snap. Slide your belt into the narrow vertical strap on the back.

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This pattern was designed for a belt 1½” wide. I made several cases with a spring holster clip but found the metal against my skin uncomfortable.

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