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This is a fine example of a simple collar that will always looks way better than one overcrowded with "adornments" . Working with croc skin is not easy but the results are worth it.

The temperature doesn't have to be high...you'll burn the leather. If you can set that stamp in a press of some kind and use a heat gun you should be ok...it's just a matter of experimenting on left over pieces until you get the right result. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Kwikprint model 86 hot press for about $300. A bit overkill for my needs but for that price I can live with it..lol...

This is a nice looking bag ! Clean and solid construction. I wonder how it would look in a two tone version? ...or in a distress look?. A flat pocket on the back for passport and plane tickets , maybe a divider inside the main compartment ( for a photo camera or other small items) and you got yourself a nice travel satchel. A hot press will help that maker stamp to stand out more. Great work !!!!!

It actually looks better the way you have it right now...I wouldn't bother with the edges on this particular wallet !!!

Length wise , the needles should be the same size !!! For lighter thread the needle will be smaller in diameter ...but the same length as the heavier ones. Just call Tippmann for the extra needles you need...

I went to Bob few years back to get the CB3500 ...I changed my mind while in the shop there and bought the 4500...best decision !!!

The pattern is nothing out of the ordinary ...it's just something I came up with ...a lot of trial and error. Most of the biker wallets out there have pretty much the same lay-out ...zipper pocket, large bills pockets and cards pockets. You can actually buy kits on e-bay of pre-cut panels...you just have to put them together and add your own touch.

I guess Singer 31-15 it is !!! Anybody has one up for sale?...lol...

Do I need a special feed dog and plate along with the roller foot?

As far as suggestions goes, I would probably do a smaller stitch and closer to the edges. Also a wider strap or one of those wider padded "add-on" that slides along the strap. That's a nice looking bag !!!

I am trying to find a roller foot sewing machine that would be capable to sew through 5-6oz with a #92 thread (top and bottom) , #138 would be great . It's gonna be used just for the inside of the wallets , pockets and such. Any suggestions ? Thank you !

Aamber...you probably meant Eastern Europe..lol...Welcome to the forum !!! Great work !

That's nice,clean work !!! How big is the wallet when open? As far as leather goes, how thick (heavy) is it?

That particular one I think I got it from an Etsy store....just do a search on Ebay too

Kevin, what's the needle size/type and thread size you are using for that intricate stitching? Great work as always btw !!!!!

It's not a flat finish...just a bad picture...lol...If you look at the other pictures you'll see it has a shiny finish. Thank you !

Here is another 7in long wallet. I just use mink oil on this one and left it out in the sun for few good hours and it darken more then I was expecting. The outside stitching is done with the Cowboy CB4500 using #135 bonded nylon .

They were done here in a local shop "Economy Dies"

This is a 7in long biker wallet I just finished today. A bit different than my other wallets but pretty much same idea. There are 11 card pockets, 2 large bill pockets and a change zippered pocket. The wallets is made out on natural veg-tan, 4-5oz and air brushed...I still need some more practice but I am happy with the outcome. Pockets are stitched with #138 and the outside with #207 . Any suggestions and comments are more then welcome . Thanks !

That's the way I buy that leather. I used lining fabric for the card holders...I was gonna use pig skin but the wallet would get way too bulky I do sell kits ( panels already cut)for some of the wallets I make...just look me up on Etsy..I have few of them up there for sale. Thanks !

Same design ..no zippered pocket

Thanks! I rent a 25 ton press by the hour and i do have few sewing machines. I think i mentioned in my previous posts the machines i am using for sewing and also the thread used.

It happens when i don't take my OCD meds...lol... Here is same design in black

Each slit has it's own pocket ("bag") to stop the card from sliding all the way down...hence the stitching...and are made out of linning fabric . The only slit that doesn;t have that is the bottom one.I also used pig skin as liner to cover the card pockets on the back so the large pocket can be properly used Somebody posted here a drawing of how the pockets are put together.

6in short biker style wallet with a tab for closure