retiredff Report post Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I'm looking for what I need to make my first project - a wallet. I had an old cheap one that I took apart and made a pattern. I want the ID or drivers lic. pocket to have a clear cover. What do I use and where can I get it if not something readly available? Is it stitched/glued or both? Thanks Tony Edited March 31, 2014 by retiredff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Schroeder Report post Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Hi Tony, I use ID Holders like the ones you where around your neck on a lanyard from Staples. Good Luck Tim Edited March 31, 2014 by Tim Schroeder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retiredff Report post Posted March 31, 2014 Great, that is just what I needed. Thanks Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 31, 2014 They can be stitched or glued in. If the pocket is tight and you won't be pulling the ID out too often, then no stitching or glue is necessary. You might recover some nice flat pieces of plastic from clamshells that a lot of goods are packaged for sale in Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retiredff Report post Posted March 31, 2014 I never thought of those, thanks Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Schroeder Report post Posted April 1, 2014 I cut my clear piece the same size as the pocket so it is glued and sewn and I only sew around the inside if the customer request it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted April 1, 2014 You can also buy it in sheet form. Several places have the acetate and plastic by the yard. I have it and I don't like it. So I was wondering if anyone has seen where you can get the material that is now coming out in commercial wallets that has something like a cross-hatch either design or material. It seems like it will stand up longer. I have seen many that have a hole in the center to help remove the ID. So it has to be better than the old acetate and plastic. Ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retiredff Report post Posted April 1, 2014 blue duck - that is exactly what I'm looking for, the hole in the center, clear or frosted would be OK with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted April 1, 2014 i use marine grade clear vinyl in my wallets and never had a problem with it works great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retiredff Report post Posted April 1, 2014 what is your source LTC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) a friend that works at an upholstery shop gave me a couple yards of it but i have seen it in a few places. i'll ask him where he gets it and post back when i find out here you go....... https://www.fabric.com/buy/de-695/30-gauge-clear-vinyl if you search for just clear vinyl on there you'll see the different thicknesses they have hth Edited April 1, 2014 by LTC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Report post Posted April 1, 2014 Tap Plastics if you have one near you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
