DJole

Maybe these folks have what you need? https://www.walletgear.com/wallet-inserts.html?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=wallet inserts clear plastic&utm_campaign=m+mobile+insert&msclkid=3f039624855f1e4487f7f50fc4c8b8be

Yes, you've described the basic process exactly right. You can make these bags using an additional piping layer to hide the stitches. I made a bag with piping, and took pictures of the process. Maybe it will help: http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/R/RoundBag1/RoundBag1.htm

It's hard to get a good look at your edges -- you say you burnished them, but it's unclear. I think the edges need beveling and sanding before you burnish them. Is the edge really that long? If not, there's a chance that a corner could peek out the gap between the rivets and cause some damage. Here's one I threw together, just you can see what others have done. I made this axe sheath from scrap leather over 20 years ago...still going strong. Note the stitching lines -- it's open at the top so the axe just drops in, the handle going through the hole in the bottom. There is a triangular piece that is sewn in, which the axe head rests on. The front is made of three pieces-- the strip is sewn to each side, so the sharp edge isn't touching any of the thread. It could use a strap across the top (I just recently re-handled this axe -- I've been meaning to cut the wedge down, one of these days...)

Hey, practice makes scrap projects...and eventually perfect! ;-) That's a really nice job -- it must have been a big relief to get it right with that fancy black leather.

Nice! You're not the only one -- I have made a card wallet for my wife and a wallet for my daughter. http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/K/KateWallet/KateTrollWallet.htm http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/HelenaCardCase/HCardCase.htm

Have you skived the leather to reduce bulk where the snaps are located?

Take a look at Rocky Mountain Leather Supply. They offer free shipping, and they will also cut and skive the hide to custom dimensions if you need that. I have bought from them many times, and they have consistently had excellent quality. <https://www.rmleathersupply.com/>

Run away...don't walk, just put down the swivel knife and head for the hills with your wallet and sanity intact! Just kidding -- welcome to leatherwork! Instead of burning yourself, you'll cut and stab yourself, but you'll still get to make beautiful and functional things in an ancient craft. ;-)

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to leather craft!

Many leather suppliers will skive leather to your requested thickness prior to sending it to you. (I know that Rocky Mountain Leather Supply, for example, does this.)

That 3-D cube is great!

Depending on where you are located, you may be able to find them in a local hardware store, like I can.

That's quite a find!

I'm seriously considering using leather to cover up the gouged part of the steering wheel. If you zoom in on the steering wheel in the photograph, you can see the cut section on the rim. Using some leather is cheaper than a new (or old from a wrecking yard) steering wheel!

Yes -- in the picture, you can see the steering wheel off in the passenger side footwell. It was off because I'm working on installing an immobilizer switch so that this car won't get stolen again. It was stolen about 10 years ago, but located with no damage. It had the catalytic converter cut off a few months ago, and some lowlife tried to steal it from a supermarket parking lot, a few weeks later, by attempting to saw through the steering wheel and prying the club off. Luckily, somebody saw the bastidge and scared him off. He left the saw in the car, and the steering wheel with a gouged rim. We had another car stolen back in January, and we got it back pretty broken. We can't really afford to lose another car. All the sad details are here: <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Amusements/Acura sadness/SadCar.htm>

I recently took the old crappy vinyl shifter boot off of my 5 speed Accord and used it as a pattern to make a nice, clean.... canvas boot! Black canvas with gold thread, and I used gold acrylic paint on the top of the knob to highlight the shift pattern. I didn't really want to use leather in the car, although I seriously thought about it!

That's looking really nice -- I love your flowers!

For bright white, acrylic paint is what will do the job there. White dye doesn't leave a bright white finish. You don't need to be much of a painter, since it's not really a "fine art" job -- just go slowly and use a small brush on the edges. I used white acrylic paint for these: http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/GL wallet/GLWallet.htm http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/P/Pouch/CometPouch-1.htm

I used some Fiebing's white dye in a couple pieces, in small portions. http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/L/LandonWallet/LandonCardWallet.htm http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/S/Samurai Wallet/SamuraiWallet.htm I wouldn't use it for large white spaces, though.

The good old Pulaski! My father had one of those -- he worked for the US Forest Service, and sometimes worked on forest fires. It looks like that one could use some polish to match the beauty of the leather cover for it!

You are asking about the white tool in the picture above, used in the video, right? Or maybe you're asking about the OTHER tool in the picture, the straight metal tool?

That's a great piece of work you did there! I wouldn't worry about the stitching -- it's a working piece, out in the field getting banged around and dirty. When other scythe users ask you to make one for them, then you can practice the pretty stitching for your customers.

I've got one, from Tandy. Ditto what Fredk said -- rapid holes in thin leather. I've used it a few times just for that.

60 dollars US for the kit, eh? Interesting.... That's a really clever idea to sell just the rubber soles. Not a bad pair of casual custom shoes you got there!

That's a really nice design, and great work putting it all together! Two awls way up!