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Hello, We are new to this forum and are looking for someone in the Northwest Arkansas area to take our scrap leather and turn them into bi-fold wallets, etc. We have tons of ostrich, buffalo, and lamb hides available. Our hides are all cut down to our book binding size, and hides measure roughly 17" W x 13" H. We compensate for your time and skill. Thanks.

My son wants me to make him a bi-fold wallet and I am in need of some advice regarding thread size used for sewing. I have a Cobra 4 which is way overkill for a wallet I know but that is what I use for other things. I predominantly use 277 and 207 for what I sew, I know that is probably to thick for a wallet but it would work. What size thread and needle do most of you use on wallets? I was thinking a 137 but would defer to someone that does more wallets. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Ed in Grapevine Texas

Hey everyone!! My name is Casey, and am a new registrant to this site. This is certainly not my first visit to the site, I have been perusing all of your fine work for quite some time now.... just got the oomph to register and start participating/trading ideas from people all around the world!! A little background on my horse/leather history... I apprenticed under a saddle maker, who was from a time when horses were for function, not for fun. I learned all of the basics of structure, strength, ingenuity, and got a daily dose of horse history just about everyday. My teacher is a wonderful man...but he was certainly not about all the "fru-fru"...carving, stamping, etc... So, after I apprenticed with him, and learned all I thought he had to teach me, I started doing a carving seminar here and there, and decided that most of it was pretty basic. After I learned the basic tools for carving, and painting, dying, and stamping; I set out on my own. Headstrong girl, working in an industry that had been male dominant for centuries. It has been trying at times... I have definitely had as many good days as bad, and as many mistakes as successes; and has overall been a very rewarding career thus far. I own 9 horses, 2 ponies, and my resident mule (Bartholomule haha). Most of them are saddle horses, meant for ranching/cutting/riding pens, and even the occasional lazy day when we just go out for a trail ride. I own a halfling and a draft horse (a 2 year old Pertrand filly) that has been stealing my heart the last couple of months. I do own a few carts, and a wagon, and have broke 3 of my horses to pull, and both my ponies as well. We participate in the city parade every year, and boy do we get dolled up to go!! My horses are my life, any time not spent working on my leather i spent learning new things with my horses. They are all such adorable characters, and they never cease to surprise me with the willingness they have to put up with my (sometimes annoying) persistence. My life wouldnt be the same without them, and I like to think that they like me as well ) It is nice to meet you all, and look forward to learning along with you!

FAA wallet we are now making these this was just finished last week thanks for looking

Hi, I got some inquiry and hope that someone can give some advice. Soucing for leather hide is quite difficult where I came from. So my best options, I get my supply mostly from eBay, I get them in small sheets of 1 squre feet. Mainly I'm interested to make wallets, card holders, something like that. So want to ask, what thickness is the best in making them? my handmade bifold wallet currently I'm using is 2mm thick (4~5oz maybe?) I lovin it. currently I've found a supplier that have 2oz belly and 7oz hide (which the price cost+shipping are within my budget). I want my handmade wallets/card holders to last and at the same time not that bulky. if I make the whole wallet in 7oz, would it be too heavy? Or can the leather be mixed outer and inner layer? Advice and recommendations are really appreciated. Best regards

www.theprestigeshop.com I am Colombian, My name is Maria... I have been really close to the Leather Industry since I was 4. ( I am know 29 ). My parents own a Leather Goods Company in Colombia, so I decided to bring some of their products here to the states. I work doing some keychains, its my hobby while I work as a spanish teacher. Please let me know what do you think since I am pretty new on this business here in the states ?? Thanks, Maria One more time