Wallet snap fastener help

[toxo]

On 6/17/2024 at 3:07 PM, jrdunn said:

I don't know about others but I personally don't need a closure(snap or strap) on my wallet.  If it's in my pocket, it's closed.  If I have it out, I've got it opened (looking for money).  JM2C,  Jim

This.

I designed my bifold wallet to have 11 pockets. I did skive the life out of it so  it's fairly slim. Lives in my back pocket so  no closer. 

[JDFred]

I looked at google (so it has to be true) a magnet can affect the strip on a credit card with long enough exposure; however chips in cards don’t seem to be affected.  You could maybe try cutting two slots it the wallet for the strap to go thru and eliminate the need for hardware. You could put some decorative stitching around the slots to make them look nice.

[chuck123wapati]

I tried that. I like the idea of a closure on wallets. i put a flap over mine instead of a strap to hopefully keep all the dirt and crap out but it didn't help much. Seems a wallet can grow or shrink with the amount of money and or cards stored in it  so a fixed size strap or flap  is just a guess at best lol. Mine  became loose over time and a little funky from living in a pocket, the dirt still gets in, I work and play a lot outside. but it still works as a wallet that has character lol. BTW the theory that a wallet can give you back problems when put in the back pocket is true. I had troubles for years then started putting it in my front pocket and my back problems vanished.

[toxo]

1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said:

 I had troubles for years then started putting it in my front pocket and my back problems vanished.

Not such a problem for those of us without that big wad of money in it. 

[TimRoberts]

I had a practice run of making a fixed strap keeper. It’s getting the slots to look really tidy and finished that I’m struggling with. 

[JDFred]

In your last picture were making a stand alone loop to slide your tab through?  If that is the case it would become bulky. I mocked up what I described earlier forgive the sloppy stitching.

[chuck123wapati]

21 hours ago, toxo said:

Not such a problem for those of us without that big wad of money in it. 

no fears my friend my wallet is empty too now after this last three years.

[Wychplotale]

On 6/16/2024 at 11:13 PM, TimRoberts said:

Sorry for multiple photos but this probably shows the problem best. It’s pretty worn in now as I’ve had it in my back pocket for about a week. 

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I'm a fan of the worn-in look. It has a unique appeal. I know this might not be ideal for you, though.

[DieselTech]

On 6/16/2024 at 7:02 AM, TimRoberts said:

Hi All,

I only started leatherwork about 4 weeks ago, so please excuse my lack of knowledge. Im a watchmaker by trade and wanted to learn to make my own watch straps, which has so far been relatively successful. I decided i would like to make my father a wallet for fathers day, and the whole process has been very enjoyable. Ive completed a test piece which i'm currently using but i'm not happy with the closure. Ive used a snap fastener which seems to add a lot of bulk to the wallet, and im really looking for a more elegant solution. Do snap fasteners come in different thicknesses? If so then where is the best place to buy these in the UK? Ideally i would like to hide the female side inside the strap, but the fasteners ive used appear to be too bulky for this. I will try to post photos to illustrate the problem.

I think this is what you are looking for. They are kinda of pricey. They are made in Italy so hopefully you can find them over there.