Biker Wallet

[dfivdayz]

thanks for the info...im checking them out right now.

[silkfatblues]

best regards reddevil, this is great stuff!!!

i'll be making something like that soon and i'm sure i'll come back for this pictures as a guide...

tnx!!

silk

[austntexan]

Reddevil, that looks fantastic. How are the credit card holders constructed? This is probably a newbie question, but are you gluing material to the leather to hold the cards? I've been trying to find answers with the search tool but I'm coming up empty (it did lead me here though).

[reddevil76]

Reddevil, that looks fantastic. How are the credit card holders constructed? This is probably a newbie question, but are you gluing material to the leather to hold the cards? I've been trying to find answers with the search tool but I'm coming up empty (it did lead me here though).

Hi, the top slot, which is the most inner slot, is glued to the main backing piece, and the bottom edge stitched.

Then the second slot is glued, overlapping the slot above, and the bottom edge stitched.

Then the outermost slot is glued, and the whole piece stitched all around the edges.

[austntexan]

I think I understand. So, you're not using satin or some textile material glued to the inside of the leather dividers, like on factory manufactured wallets? You have 4 pieces of 3-4 oz leather, each successively smaller than the previous, all edge stitched to the main backing piece(on the non zippered side)?

What are the dimensions of the wallet, do you mind? The main piece, then the zipper pouch and main cc backing? They look like their basically the same size, with an inch or so of free space between them?

Sorry for the million questions. I'd seen a similar wallet and have been trying to get the dimensions correct before I cut any leather. I was wanting to do an 8" wallet, but am not sure on the internals.

Thank you for your great post and humoring all my questions!

[austntexan]

Saw your post/pictures on "Wallet Card Pockets" topic. . . is that basically what you're doing here? Very nice!

[reddevil76]

So, you're not using satin or some textile material glued to the inside of the leather dividers, like on factory manufactured wallets?

No. If the leather I am using is stiff tempered, I'd just split it to 3 oz and use it as it is. If it is rather soft, I would use it at 4 oz. But hand skive the overlapping areas (areas which factory wallets use cloth instead)

You have 4 pieces of 3-4 oz leather, each successively smaller than the previous, all edge stitched to the main backing piece(on the non zippered side)?

3 pieces, not 4.

What are the dimensions of the wallet, do you mind? The main piece, then the zipper pouch and main cc backing? They look like their basically the same size, with an inch or so of free space between them?

Main piece is 8 X 8. Zipper is 7 X 8 folded to 3.5 X 8. Main CC backing is 3.5 X 8.

Sorry for the million questions. I'd seen a similar wallet and have been trying to get the dimensions correct before I cut any leather. I was wanting to do an 8" wallet, but am not sure on the internals.

If you've cleared 50% of your doubts, I'd encourage you to just go ahead and try. I started without any ideas of sizings, and created templates as I tried the best sizes and configurations. I stil constantly refine these to either provide a better function for user, or a easier production process, or reduce unnecessary complications that increase the need for finishing work.

It's a nice feeling to work with something you designed yourself.

Thank you for your great post and humoring all my questions!

My pleasure. Good luck, cheers!

Edited December 28, 2011 by reddevil76