reddevil76 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Posted July 18, 2011 My gf wanted a new wallet. She specified she didn't want the aging effect of veg tan, so I thought I'd use the oil tan burgundy that I have. But she also said she wants clean burnished edges, so I finally I dug out this italian calf veg tan that I've been keeping. It has been plated at the factory with a coating of leather lacquer, so less fears of aging or staining. Yet, being veg tan, I can still burnish the edges. It also has a very luxurious feel to it. Nothing new to the design of this wallet, but this is the first time I am doing something with this leather. Very nice to work with I'd say. I also just got myself some thinner waxed thread which is a joy to saddle stitch with. Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted July 18, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted July 18, 2011 Very nice, neat and well done. ferg My gf wanted a new wallet. She specified she didn't want the aging effect of veg tan, so I thought I'd use the oil tan burgundy that I have. But she also said she wants clean burnished edges, so I finally I dug out this italian calf veg tan that I've been keeping. It has been plated at the factory with a coating of leather lacquer, so less fears of aging or staining. Yet, being veg tan, I can still burnish the edges. It also has a very luxurious feel to it. Nothing new to the design of this wallet, but this is the first time I am doing something with this leather. Very nice to work with I'd say. I also just got myself some thinner waxed thread which is a joy to saddle stitch with. Quote
King's X Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Very nice and clean! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members Blazin Posted July 19, 2011 Members Report Posted July 19, 2011 Man thats awesome looking work. I really like the uniformity. One of these days! Quote http://www.leathersheaths.net/ http://www.facebook.com/GillsCustomLeather
gringobill Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Heck of a job!!!!!! From the sounds of it you hand stitched it all and it looks amazing, as in machine sewn or better. The whole thing just looks great! Quote
reddevil76 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Posted July 19, 2011 Thank you all. Gringobill - Yes sir, it's all hand stitched. Though not using the traditional awl method. I use a pricking iron to make my stitching holes. Quote
Members trutexan36 Posted July 20, 2011 Members Report Posted July 20, 2011 I was also going to comment on the stitching. Looks better than most jobs i've seen with a machine! If you don't mind me asking, what brand/size pricking iron do you use? Thanks!! Quote
Members joquarter Posted July 20, 2011 Members Report Posted July 20, 2011 great job . Quote Greets jo-quarter www.e-leather.nl
reddevil76 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Posted July 20, 2011 I use a Craft Japan pricking iron size 5mm. Available from www.goodsjapan.jp In this particular project, the waxed thread is 0.8mm, though I mostly use 1mm. Quote
Members Crimson Posted July 20, 2011 Members Report Posted July 20, 2011 Amazing job Reddevil, the concho you have complement the wallet very well. And good job on burnishing the sides, must have taken a long time to do so. Quote
reddevil76 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Posted July 20, 2011 Hi Crimson, thanks for the compliment. The burnishing was ok.. handmade wallet takes time anyway.. so the burnishing process didn't seem as long.. Quote
Members ramrod Posted July 21, 2011 Members Report Posted July 21, 2011 wow! that is beautiful. i really like the inside with all of the compartments. looks like a top of the line store bought wallet. great job all around - especially with the stitching. now, what size thread did you use? is it linen? i've never seen it sized in mm before. Quote
reddevil76 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Posted July 21, 2011 wow! that is beautiful. i really like the inside with all of the compartments. looks like a top of the line store bought wallet. great job all around - especially with the stitching. now, what size thread did you use? is it linen? i've never seen it sized in mm before. Frankly, I am not sure what thread this is. Forgot to ask when I was buying. It may be polyester. I got it from the warehouse where I was buying leather. Just asked if they do other products, and this old guy mentioned that they used to import waxed thread, but stopped as they aren't moving fast enough. But he did have some 0.8mm white left over, so I got a roll, and really liked how it stitched. I have bought linen thread before, and didn't like the bit of fraying. This 0.8mm is very minutely braided and weaved, not twisted. So it doesn't fray. wow! that is beautiful. i really like the inside with all of the compartments. looks like a top of the line store bought wallet. great job all around - especially with the stitching. now, what size thread did you use? is it linen? i've never seen it sized in mm before. Frankly, I am not sure what thread this is. Forgot to ask when I was buying. It may be polyester. I got it from the warehouse where I was buying leather. Just asked if they do other products, and this old guy mentioned that they used to import waxed thread, but stopped as they aren't moving fast enough. But he did have some 0.8mm white left over, so I got a roll, and really liked how it stitched. I have bought linen thread before, and didn't like the bit of fraying. This 0.8mm is very minutely braided and weaved, not twisted. So it doesn't fray. Quote
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