Bob Blea Report post Posted February 17, 2015 This is a wallet I made for my wife. She was pretty happy with how this turned out. All hand carved and laced. I made the interior too. Under the credit card slots are pockets for holding bills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Very nice, Bob! Great patterns and I really like the tab where the snap is too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Looks very nice Bob. How did you make the credit card pockets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Thor, the pocket has a folded polyester ribbon inside it. The ribbon is a little wider than the credit card slots and it's glued in place so no stitching is required. This method was described in a recent issue of the Leather Crafters and Saddler's Journal in an article by Chan Geer, though I've also seen videos on Youtube showing how to make it. There was also a discussion about a month ago in the 'How do I do it' section about this technique. Several people questioned the strength of the ribbon without it being sewn in but I've been doing an experiment on a test pocket trying to wear it out or break it, and so far I haven't been able to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jempy Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Very nice. Nicely finished. Straight lines. Eye for detail.All your works are finished in detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Nice wallet! I love that geometric stamp, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Really great work Bob, Perfect!!! Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texback Report post Posted February 18, 2015 That is really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 I really like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites