alackofcolor Report post Posted July 28, 2014 My first wallet, following the template sold by Ian Atkinson of YouTube fame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Great job! Looks way better than the first wallet I did.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Looks a lot better than my first wallet too! LOL. The only critique I have is I think a smaller thread would look a bit better. That thread is really filling out the holes. But this is just personal preference and your stitching looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofcolor Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I thought about smaller stitches too, but considering it's a very simple design overall, there's really not much going on except for the stitching. Hammering down the stitches on the outside surfaces would help a bit with the puffing of the leather coming out of the holes, but unfortunately the thread loses its vibrancy of color if you hammer on it too much. If I had it to do over again, I would either use 0.6 mm thread instead of 0.8, or I would have hammered the pricking iron through a little further to make the holes bigger on the outside surfaces. But it's not too bad for my fourth leather project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg528it Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Looks Great. I get the comment on the smaller stitching, here I kind of like them with the big thread. What are you sewing with? Hand or what machine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofcolor Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I'm doing the stitching by hand, due to my fear of sewing machines. I punched diamond-shaped holes with a Japanese pricking iron and then saddle stitched the layers together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bethefawn Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I don't mind the thickness of thread, but I wonder how it would look with a darker type. (Only reason I even question anything about it is that I am unspeakably jealous. I've made half a dozen wallets in the last year or so and only recently come close to that level of skill, and even then I wouldn't put mine up against yours!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I thought about smaller stitches too, but considering it's a very simple design overall, there's really not much going on except for the stitching. Hammering down the stitches on the outside surfaces would help a bit with the puffing of the leather coming out of the holes, but unfortunately the thread loses its vibrancy of color if you hammer on it too much. If I had it to do over again, I would either use 0.6 mm thread instead of 0.8, or I would have hammered the pricking iron through a little further to make the holes bigger on the outside surfaces. But it's not too bad for my fourth leather project. Like I said it's really personal preference. You did an awesome job for your 4th leather project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted July 28, 2014 That is a beauty. Very nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofcolor Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I don't mind the thickness of thread, but I wonder how it would look with a darker type. (Only reason I even question anything about it is that I am unspeakably jealous. I've made half a dozen wallets in the last year or so and only recently come close to that level of skill, and even then I wouldn't put mine up against yours!) I actually made another one with a dark brown thread so I could actually use it without the stitching getting dirty. It looks nice and would probably be my preference if I could have only one. But for emphasizing the stitch, the lighter thread definitely displays it a bit better. Like I said it's really personal preference. You did an awesome job for your 4th leather project. It is, but you definitely had a point. And thanks, it's a fun hobby to pick up. It all started because my dad gave me a .45 single action revolver and I wanted to make a holster and gun belt for it. That was my first project back in late May, which I'll probably post eventually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I fell in it the hobby (addiction) as well. I made a yardage book for my dad for a local golf course. I then decided I needed to put it in something. After looking at how damn expensive the nice ones were I decided to make my own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thekid77 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 My first wallet, following the template sold by Ian Atkinson of YouTube fame. IMG_6464.jpg IMG_6466.jpg IMG_6467.jpg IMG_6468.jpg IMG_6474.JPG Beautiful work!!! A couple questions...what type of thread are you using? and what brand/size awl blade are you using for your wallet? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted August 30, 2014 You are into Physics, I can tell the stitching is supperb....you are into music....I can tell the wallet is very creative and still simple to look at....you are a beginner...?? Hell no I can't tell....hahaha.... Well done... Jimbob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMatt Report post Posted August 31, 2014 What type of leather is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofcolor Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Beautiful work!!! A couple questions...what type of thread are you using? and what brand/size awl blade are you using for your wallet? Thanks The thread is Ritza 25 Tiger Thread, which apparently is kind of hard to find in this country in full spools, though I have seen it sold. I bought mine in a 50 yard length from this Etsy seller in 0.8 mm thick, colonial tan in color: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/211325167 To make the holes, I used this set of Japanese diamond pricking irons purchased from here: http://www.leathercrafttools.com/shouhin.jsp?id=8387 It's actually a great deal, since you get 5 tools of various prong number for about $30, as opposed to some other websites that sell you one of these tools for $30 which is indistinguishable from those above, as I found out the hard way... What type of leather is that? The leather is 2-3oz Hermann Oak tooling leather that I bought from Springfield Leather off of Amazon. They sell it in sheets for a decent price. I then stained it with some dark brown stain I got from Tandy's. You are into Physics, I can tell the stitching is supperb....you are into music....I can tell the wallet is very creative and still simple to look at....you are a beginner...?? Hell no I can't tell....hahaha.... Well done... Jimbob Haha well thanks. I'm actually getting my Ph.D. in physics, so leatherwork is a nice distraction from that stuff. Before this, I made a gun belt and holster, and two knife sheaths, so I had a bit of warm up going into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtoolsniper Report post Posted August 31, 2014 What mm tools did you use from that site? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofcolor Report post Posted August 31, 2014 What mm tools did you use from that site? The ones that the link I posted takes you to, the 3mm pitch. I believe that makes around 8.5 stitches per inch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtoolsniper Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdunne Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Very nice! I too got Ian's wallet designs and they have helped tremendously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
