KGV Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Hi all, recently cranked out my first bifold and some long wallets in Burgundy CXL and Hermann Oak Veg tan, let me know what you think! Thanks for looking, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted May 11, 2014 looks alright. i usually use slightly smaller thread and more spi on mine, but i guess that's personal preference or something. hard to see the edges in your pics. how did you finish them? the long wallet patterns look similar to the ones in the Japanese books i got. good designs in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Kevin; Those are very nice, especially for your first go at it. Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neillo Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Very nice wallets KGV! The hermann oak has a beautiful colour and the Chromexcel adds a touch of class almost like cordovan would! Stitching is very nice and the designs look nice and practical, does the wallet with the flap pocket behave itself and stay closed easily? I figure you would maybe have to wet form the fold to get it to behave! Nicest work i've seen in a little while and a great contrast of colour,keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted May 13, 2014 @Russ - Thanks a lot! I was very wary about my first bifold but I loved making it, definitely more to come! @Neillo - Much appreciated! I can't wait to see the H/O age, this particular piece of CXL was from the butt end of the hide, it had a lot more shine and a richer color than CXL i've worked with in the past, I was sad to see it go but i'm sure my customers are happy haha. As for the flap it stays down just fine, I thought I would have to form it as well but after a few days of wearing it in the flaps stay down just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Did you stitch across the top of the bifold for looks? Or was there some functional purpose? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted May 13, 2014 @Joe - that's all looks, I thought all around stitching looked cleaner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 13, 2014 @Joe - that's all looks, I thought all around stitching looked cleaner Right on! They look really nice overall. You did a great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted May 13, 2014 @Joe - Thanks! I think my stitching could be better though haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted May 13, 2014 @Joe - Thanks! I think my stitching could be better though haha Perfect stitching is like a magical unicorn standing under a double rainbow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted May 13, 2014 so.......did you burnish the edges? can't tell from the pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted May 13, 2014 @LTC yeah, I used gum and then a thin coat of beeswax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 First time out, Fantastic ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofcolor Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Your work looks great. Where did you acquire the Chromexcel leather and what was the pricing? Sometimes when I see items made with Chromexcel, there's a really pronounced grain or wrinkliness to it, but yours seems to be silky smooth. I've been looking to buy some like you have for a wallet project for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camerius Report post Posted June 21, 2014 Very nice work, Kevin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted June 22, 2014 @wild bill46 - Thanks Bill! @alackofcolor - Thank you for the kind words!! I buy it from springfield leather, usually it's perfect, this was the butt of the cow so it was silky smooth and thin, best i've gotten from them. @camerius - Much appreciated my friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSnuffie Report post Posted June 27, 2014 Very nice. I prefer a thicker thread like you used. For wallets I use 7.5 SPI with .8mm flat braided thread. The only thing I'd change is the thread color. I'd use a slightly off white color. Bright white makes me nervous, like I'm going to get something dirty on it and ruin the look. But that's just personal preference and if you and the person paying for it like it, then it's the perfect color. I've used many color combinations that I think are bad but the person with the cash overrides my opinions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangman645 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 I like those a lot. What are the measurements on those items? Also, what was the weight on the leathers used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nguoilamvuon Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Love your bifolds :D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted August 23, 2014 @joesnuffle - I feel the same way! These were some of my earlier pieces but recently I've shifted to using the natural/undyed variants of cord, looks much more subtle, thanks for the tips! @stangman645 - Thanks a lot! To be honest I've modified the design so much to make it ergonomic and easy to handle I couldn't tell you. But now I cut the inside piece to 9mm x 23mm and the back to 9mm x 27+mm depending on what weight leather I use. Usually I use 3-4 oz. For the exterior and 2-3 oz. For the interior. Shoot me a message if you have any more questions, I'm happy to help! @nguoilamvuon - thank you so much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
