dfrensdorff Report post Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Hello All .... I finished up this Horween wallet......pretty simple design based on wallets I have owned (Saddleback etc.).......Horween Chromexel horsestrip & horsefront. Sewn on my Cowboy 3200. Not sure how it will wear....if it is too thick etc. I know that once this leather breaks it is wonderful.....Critique away! Edited October 12, 2015 by dfrensdorff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhstong Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Wow, it looks great! I might try something similar with some horween scraps I bought! Can I ask you a few questions on how you sewed it? I am looking to get a sewing machine soon! Did you groove a line before sewing (it just sits so well)? What kind of thread did you use? Do you backtack on the machine too? How did you get such a even edge (guide?)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfrensdorff Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Wow, it looks great! I might try something similar with some horween scraps I bought! Can I ask you a few questions on how you sewed it? I am looking to get a sewing machine soon! Did you groove a line before sewing (it just sits so well)? What kind of thread did you use? Do you backtack on the machine too? How did you get such a even edge (guide?)? Thank you jh ... It is sewn on Cowboy 3200 with 207 nylon bonded thread, and using an edge guide. I do not "groove" a stitch line, but I do scratch a line in that may help seat the thread a bit. I did not back stitch on this wallet (although I have on others).....I snip the thread ends and then singe with a lighter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhstong Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Thanks so much for your reply! It's so helpful!!! I think it's nicer not backstitched. How are you liking your cowboy? Would you recommend it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfrensdorff Report post Posted October 18, 2015 I like the Cowboy. There is a bit of a learning curve, especially when you are changing thread as well as thickness of leather. I would recommend it, especially at the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
club49 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 I really like the wallet, simple and has a well worn look. Nice work. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted November 5, 2015 looks very nice. I use a soldering iron to seal /cut my thread ends.. and sometimes a little beeswax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfrensdorff Report post Posted November 19, 2015 looks very nice. I use a soldering iron to seal /cut my thread ends.. and sometimes a little beeswax Thanks all........I like the soldering iron idea.......I'm looking for a way to seal and conceal the thread ends. I do not like the look of the reversing....what is the beeswax used for re. the thread sealing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will46r Report post Posted November 30, 2015 Are there card pockets in the inside middle with decorative stitching or are those accents? Did you skive down the edges? I have issues with that many layers of horse being kinda thick. Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfrensdorff Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Thanks will46er......if I am understanding your question, there are two pockets on the inside of the bi fold. They have stitching, simply to match the other stitching. I do not alive.....and yes, it can be a bit thick, but with this horween chromexcel, it breaks in and becomes very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Dog Leather Report post Posted December 7, 2015 Dfrensdorff, I am on the fence looking at Horween - bovine chromexcel. The material is beautiful.... Staying away from horse; although that seems to be the most incredible material! Your project is nicely done! Any advise on the Horween? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfrensdorff Report post Posted December 8, 2015 Dfrensdorff, I am on the fence looking at Horween - bovine chromexcel. The material is beautiful.... Staying away from horse; although that seems to be the most incredible material! Your project is nicely done! Any advise on the Horween? Thanks Thanks .... I have used a fair amount of Horween.....mainly chromexcel.....bought directly from Horween, and from Maverick leather.....both equine and bovine. It is a beautiful leather and I will always use Horween, (among others as well). I am quite sure if you give it a try, you will really like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
