Greetings from The Pacific Northwest (USA)

[ddjchemist]

I am a new member of this forum and relatively new to leather craft. I live in Seattle (USA) and work as a scientist (analytical chemist). I started playing with leather slightly over a year ago. Over time I realized I enjoy doing it, so for the last few months my leather working got more serious and I made some decent looking wallets. I use only simple leather working tools and currently do not have any machines. I gave few wallets as gifts to family members and friends, and now some people are interested in buying my wallets, so I am in process of registering a legal company for tax purpose (unfortunately, death and tax is something we can't avoid). 

I already posted another tread showing my work. Here I am posting few pictures of a wallet that I made last night, so I would highly appreciate your inputs. This wallet is made from cowhide (exterior) and lambskin/cowhide (interior). All the leather pieces are double sided.  I am still in process of self-learning leather craft and your comments would be highly appreciated. 

Cheers from Needle City (Seattle),

Dan

[Hags]

Welcome from Sequim,Washington.  I lived in Kent for a few years as well. I think the wallet looks fine. You will always find places to improve with each project. I might suggest skiving down the edges to reduce bulk. But, that's nit picking. Nice job!

[ddjchemist]

Thanks for the suggestion. I am often learning from my mistakes and try to improve as I go. 

[PastorBob]

Very clean work.  Agree with skiving down edges or maybe not doubling the inside pockets to reduce the edge thickness.  

[ddjchemist]

Thanks Pastor Bob!! 

 

[Samalan]

Looks nice good luck with your new company I wish you the best.

[ddjchemist]

Thanks Samalan. 

[ddjchemist]

I am really not expecting to make any net profit. I just hope to sell enough wallets to support my hobby. For example, a week ago I spent $600 on leather, so I hope to sell enough wallets to cover those $600. 

[CharleyS]

Welcome from Bellingham. Nice looking wallet. Keep up the good work. 
Charley