Help with making a new wallet for my hubby

[Shazbaz]

My hubby's wallet has seen much better days but he only likes the really soft thin tri-fold wallets.

I'm very new to leather making and I have no idea what sort of leather to use that would give me the same feel as something like his old wallet.

The wallet is lined with fabric which makes it very slim but the leather is so thin and I can't seem to find examples of wallets made this way on here, can anyone help me with what sort of leather I need to make a similar copy of this wallet please and if you know of a template for a wallet just like this one that would be great

Thank you:-)

Edited March 19, 2024 by Northmount
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[RidgebackCustoms]

https://www.springfieldleather.com/Maverick-Trifold-Wallet-Interiors

These are ready made wallet interiors, which may be a good starting point if you're new to leatherwork.

For outer leather try to stick to vegetable tanned leathers or latigo/combination tanned leathers.

Rocky mountain leather supply has a good assortment of leathers, you can sort by firmness, and they will split down the thickness to whatever you need.  I'm partial to the Italian veg tans, but lots of great options.

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/

[Shazbaz]

They look great but unfortunately, I'm in western Australia and it looks like shipping would be too expensive but I'm grateful for your input because  it's given me an idea of what to look for from an Australian supplier.

[SUP]

@Shazbaz In Australia you get great Kangaroo leather, isn't it?. That should be strong and thin enough  for wallets. It's beautiful too.

There are plenty of free leather wallets patterns on the net. That is one of the first things people make when starting leatherwork apparently.  Have you checked   the leather stores online and their free sections? You might find exactly what you want in one of them.  I know Springfield leather had some free wallet patterns. Otherwise, such patterns go for a song on Etsy. Some people on Etsy also design based on your specifications - that is another option.

[jcuk]

This may be of use to you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEg-Sx6Y_7Y

https://www.jhleather.co.uk/products/trifold-wallet-pdf-pattern-pack

I have used this Australian supplier in the past, many moons ago they were good to work the Kangaroo leather was very nice and tough as old boots as they say.

https://packerdirect.com.au

Hope this helps

JCUK

[Shazbaz]

Thank you both for your replies, I will definitely keep you both posted if I do manage to make anything I dare to show :-)