How Is This Done? Magic?

[zaynexpetty]

Can someone explain to me how this is done? I was wanting to do card slots like this for a wallet that I am making, but couldn't figure out, so I went on etsy to see if it was even possible and found a good example, but still can't figure it out.

How do the cards in the higher slots not fall to the bottom? I am confused.

[MonicaJacobson]

I suspect ... that there is actually nothing to keep the cards from falling. It looks like they assume since there are lots of slots you'll be able to recover any cards you lose. I think you're just supposed to be careful. I could be wrong, but that looks exactly like only one layer on that right side.

[King's X]

I believe in 2 or 3 issues back in the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal there was a detailed tutorial on how to make this type of card slot. I want to say it was Chan Geer the author. A subscription is well worth the cost. I am sure you can always call them and buy that particular edition. Good luck

[zaynexpetty]

I believe in 2 or 3 issues back in the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal there was a detailed tutorial on how to make this type of card slot. I want to say it was Chan Geer the author. A subscription is well worth the cost. I am sure you can always call them and buy that particular edition. Good luck

Hmm... Interesting. Maybe I will give them a call if I can't find a solution. Thanks!

I suspect ... that there is actually nothing to keep the cards from falling. It looks like they assume since there are lots of slots you'll be able to recover any cards you lose. I think you're just supposed to be careful. I could be wrong, but that looks exactly like only one layer on that right side.

That was my first reaction. I was thinking that maybe there are pockets made out of some type of cloth or something to hold them in place, but that doesn't even really make sense either.

[RavenAus]

I've made one like that. Glue wide ribbon folds behind the card slots to stop them falling through.

[Northmount]

RavenAus is right. There are several posts about this type of card slot. Try a search for "wallet card slot" (no quotes) and I think you will be able to find them.

Tom

[MonicaJacobson]

LOL, and there I thought they were cheaping out. Oh, the injustice.

[RavenAus]

The one thing I didn't like about this type was there's no backup to the glue, so you'd better be damn sure your bonds are good. I worry that over time the action of putting the cards in will cause the ribbon strip to come loose and you will end up losing the cards down the bottom

[Chief31794]

The one thing I didn't like about this type was there's no backup to the glue, so you'd better be damn sure your bonds are good. I worry that over time the action of putting the cards in will cause the ribbon strip to come loose and you will end up losing the cards down the bottom

My same thoughts, I am experimenting with some now, but I think I will put a seam under each slot to hold the fabric in place then come up to the next one and stitch it down, I just don't trust glue, particularly not when there will be pressure against the bond as cards are inserted.

Chief

[NVLeatherWorx]

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.