Petewon Report post Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Just finished this one folks. I really like the colours on this. Still a few mistakes here and there but getting better. Sorry about the bombardment of pictures Edited July 29, 2015 by Petewon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Beautiful, and never apologize for photos...we love 'em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted July 29, 2015 The work is great. The green Taupe reminds me of my youngest daughter and her brunette hair died Red. Neat, well stitched and you obviously done a good job on your blanks, ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for the comments folks. I really like using bright/contasting colours. I think I might try mixing some with veg next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted July 29, 2015 VERY NICE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grmnsplx Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Love these.Is that a fabric liner in the billfold? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) On 7/29/2015 at 7:29 PM, grmnsplx said: Love these. Is that a fabric liner in the billfold? Thanks.Yeah it's just a thin nylon fabric. Its a bit of a pain to line but I think it looks a lot better than just the back of the leather. It's realy cheap too so I picked up quite a few different colours. Edited July 29, 2015 by Petewon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted July 29, 2015 Super cool, I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie1968 Report post Posted July 29, 2015 clean lines and put together well! good job! Eddie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilwaysleather Report post Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) very nice. So you turned the top of the backside piece correct and the front panel is only one layer of green as well? Curious because the goat I have from alran seems too thin on its own without lining it with another piece of leather. Ill post pictures of a wallet where I doubled it up. * Is this also the lower line of fil au chinois like you mentioned in the other post? If so can you send a link..would like to order some colors I can't justify a full spool of. thanks Edited July 30, 2015 by lilwaysleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted July 30, 2015 Great job! I have to apologize, but is there a certain reason why the stitches don't go into the corners? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) On 7/30/2015 at 12:12 AM, lilwaysleather said: very nice. So you turned the top of the backside piece correct and the front panel is only one layer of green as well? Curious because the goat I have from alran seems too thin on its own without lining it with another piece of leather. Ill post pictures of a wallet where I doubled it up. * Is this also the lower line of fil au chinois like you mentioned in the other post? If so can you send a link..would like to order some colors I can't justify a full spool of. thanks Thanks. I dont turn the top, I just skive the back layer towards the top a little and attach a second strip to give the appearance of it being turned. Although I probably should be turning it I just find it much easier this way. I like to be able to trim the top edge after it is attached to get it as straight as possible and I also find it easier to edge paint on a flat/square edge. The front panel is one layer but its actually facing backwards, I use a narrower strip of leather, skived down which overlaps (sits behind) the pockets by about an inch. This adds strength to the centre section (between the pockets) and also looks a lot better when looking inside the wallet. Quite hard to explain but I've added some pictures below. Funny enough I just worked this out myeslf and it seemed an odd way to do it but looked good. I've just picked up a few books on wallet making and they used exactly the same process. I was quite pleased with myself Here is a link to the Au Chinois, this is UK based so not sure if they ship US. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sajou-Vintage-Style-Fil-au-Chinoise-Waxed-Linen-Thread-Capsules-Modern-Colours-/281259776112?var=&hash=item417c639870 On 7/30/2015 at 5:03 AM, Thor said: Great job! I have to apologize, but is there a certain reason why the stitches don't go into the corners? Thnak you Thor. I've had a few people ask 'why the gap?'. No real reason except for it gives me larger scope for error. I've not been doing this very long and still learning, I dont use any templates for my work, everything is measured and cut as I'm doing it so I tend to cut things bigger (so I can trim down) or leave a few gaps where stitches should join to give me that buffer for error. I really need to spend a bit time drawing up some tempates, I think it would speed things up a lot. Edited July 30, 2015 by Petewon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Django57 Report post Posted July 30, 2015 Beautiful work congrats , can i ask where you bought the leather used for this wallet please ? i have recently bought on the internet and found it hit and miss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilwaysleather Report post Posted July 30, 2015 On 7/30/2015 at 8:00 AM, Petewon said: Thanks. I dont turn the top, I just skive the back layer towards the top a little and attach a second strip to give the appearance of it being turned. Although I probably should be turning it I just find it much easier this way. I like to be able to trim the top edge after it is attached to get it as straight as possible and I also find it easier to edge paint on a flat/square edge. The front panel is one layer but its actually facing backwards, I use a narrower strip of leather, skived down which overlaps (sits behind) the pockets by about an inch. This adds strength to the centre section (between the pockets) and also looks a lot better when looking inside the wallet. Quite hard to explain but I've added some pictures below. Funny enough I just worked this out myeslf and it seemed an odd way to do it but looked good. I've just picked up a few books on wallet making and they used exactly the same process. I was quite pleased with myself Here is a link to the Au Chinois, this is UK based so not sure if they ship US. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sajou-Vintage-Style-Fil-au-Chinoise-Waxed-Linen-Thread-Capsules-Modern-Colours-/281259776112?var=&hash=item417c639870 Thnak you Thor. I've had a few people ask 'why the gap?'. No real reason except for it gives me larger scope for error. I've not been doing this very long and still learning, I dont use any templates for my work, everything is measured and cut as I'm doing it so I tend to cut things bigger (so I can trim down) or leave a few gaps where stitches should join to give me that buffer for error. I really need to spend a bit time drawing up some tempates, I think it would speed things up a lot. Interesting. I understand what you mean by the back piece with the extra layer but the front Im not sure. There is one extra piece facing out that just covers the center portion and goes under the hidden pockets but ends about half way in? If so that makes sense since it would look nice in the middle but it adds no extra bulk to the edges. Next wallet I make with goat on the outer Im going to try one layer like that, I don't know why but I thought it would be too thin on its own without some type of liner. Im assuming the liner you used is more for aesthetics, its not heavy enough to add any bulk. Either way awesome colors. What edge paint is that and what color? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 30, 2015 On 7/30/2015 at 12:24 PM, Django57 said: Beautiful work congrats , can i ask where you bought the leather used for this wallet please ? i have recently bought on the internet and found it hit and miss. Thanks, the leather is bought from Alran in France. On 7/30/2015 at 12:51 PM, lilwaysleather said: Interesting. I understand what you mean by the back piece with the extra layer but the front Im not sure. There is one extra piece facing out that just covers the center portion and goes under the hidden pockets but ends about half way in? If so that makes sense since it would look nice in the middle but it adds no extra bulk to the edges. Next wallet I make with goat on the outer Im going to try one layer like that, I don't know why but I thought it would be too thin on its own without some type of liner. Im assuming the liner you used is more for aesthetics, its not heavy enough to add any bulk. Either way awesome colors. What edge paint is that and what color? Yes the piece in the middle just sits behind the pockets. I have skived it down a bit as not to add too much bulk. And yeah the liner is just there for asthetics, Id doesnt add any thickness to the wallet. The paint on the pocket edges is just one I mixed up from some Giardini paints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Django57 Report post Posted July 30, 2015 Cheers Petewon how interesting as i have just bought from them can i ask which leather you bought ? i purchased the Chevre Liegee Main and quickly realised you need a good command of your stitching . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 30, 2015 No problem. I have placed a few orders with them and have found them great. I buy either Liege Main or sully depending on the colour I needed. The sully are a touch brighter in colour but seem a fraction thicker. Enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Great piece. Keep it coming. What is the Sully called on their website? I don't see it. Edited July 31, 2015 by thefanninator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 31, 2015 On 7/30/2015 at 11:59 PM, thefanninator said: Great piece. Keep it coming. What is the Sully called on their website? I don't see it. Thanks. I've just looked and it doesnt seem to be listed on the website. I'll upload a pic of the swatch card if any use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilwaysleather Report post Posted July 31, 2015 On 7/31/2015 at 8:43 AM, Petewon said: Thanks. I've just looked and it doesnt seem to be listed on the website. I'll upload a pic of the swatch card if any use? I would be interested in the swatch card pics. Alran was supposed to send me one but I haven't received it yet. Very curious about that Green color! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RStevenson Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Super clean and really nice edges, you used a machine right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted July 31, 2015 On 7/31/2015 at 5:55 PM, lilwaysleather said: I would be interested in the swatch card pics. Alran was supposed to send me one but I haven't received it yet. Very curious about that Green color! I'll dig them out and photograph them tomorrow when the light is better. To be honest I was after more of a lime green but I was well happy with this when it arrived. I've just picked up a lovely black calfskin today, I think it will look nice with the green. On 7/31/2015 at 9:23 PM, RStevenson said: Super clean and really nice edges, you used a machine right? Thanks. No it's all hand cut and stitched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RStevenson Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Sorry I meant for the edges, they look very smooth and even Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petewon Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Ahh I see. Its just sanded then painted. The paint applied with a round awl. It takes around 3 coats with sanding between each application. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Django57 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Petewon , are you based in UK ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites