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Zayne ----------------------------

Some years ago, I debated this topic with myself in making myself a Truckers wallet.

for all the formentioned reasons, I elected to use 1.5 - 2. oz for square interior pockets, and sewed these

seperate pockets atop eachother to a separate back, before edge sewing/lacing the whole bilfold closed.

I have since reasoned, after seeing others designs, that the T-pockets would indeed be best for my for my quest.

Hope this might be of help ? Merry Christmas to you and yours ---------- Wild Bill46

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As RavenAus said, there is no back up to the glue process. I used to do wallet slots this way years ago using high quality poly fabrics but I always ran a stitching line across the top of each pocket edge to make sure that the fabric would have an extra "hold". I now use the stacked leather pocket process as it is much more durable and requires you stitch each pocket into place; not to mention, the result is a much more professional quality looking product when it is all put together.

Still, a subscription to the Leathercrafter's & Saddlers Journal is well worth the price and you can even purchase some of the back issues if you like.

I actually really like and prefer the minimalistic look of the type of pockets in question, but the stacked pocket method does seem to be a lot less complicated and more durable. I am thinking I will have to resort to the stacked method, because I don't like the idea of using wide ribbon or thin leather pockets, which would more time in constructing the wallet.

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@zaynexpetty: I too go with a more minimalist approach to it and I do this by using true 2 to 3 oz. cowhide for my interior pieces, more specifically, the pockets. I also use the T-style pocket but I cut in from the edge on average 9/16" to 3/4" and then taper the tongue inwards. This creates a nice professional look and feel to the pocket stack. The bottom edge of the pocket tongue is then stitched to the base at 1/8" from bottom edge.

I am currently working on a new design that I just drafted out today and would be more than happy to share the results with you if you would like.

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@zaynexpetty: I too go with a more minimalist approach to it and I do this by using true 2 to 3 oz. cowhide for my interior pieces, more specifically, the pockets. I also use the T-style pocket but I cut in from the edge on average 9/16" to 3/4" and then taper the tongue inwards. This creates a nice professional look and feel to the pocket stack. The bottom edge of the pocket tongue is then stitched to the base at 1/8" from bottom edge.

I am currently working on a new design that I just drafted out today and would be more than happy to share the results with you if you would like.

I also plan on using 2/3 oz for the pockets if I do the stacked method. I have a whole side of it and haven't been able to think of anything to use it for besides interior pockets.

Yes please! Let me know how it goes!

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@zaynexpetty: I have sent you a PM with some stuff to look at and consider.

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Zanexpetty -----------------

Thanx Joe ! This is what I debated myself years ago,

Separate webbed - being the operative word , 1.5 -2 oz whole or T- pockets, seem to work best fo me !

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joe - it looks like you used a cotton canvas for the interior. and a heavy one at that. is that correct? i think it looks great.

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joe - it looks like you used a cotton canvas for the interior. and a heavy one at that. is that correct? i think it looks great.

Yeah its duck cotton. It looks extra thick because I fold it over at the edges to prevent fraying.

Looks like a classy way to solve the problem, Joe.

Thanks!

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