Horween Wallet

[dfrensdorff]

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

[jhstong]

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?)?

[dfrensdorff]

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.

[jhstong]

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?

[dfrensdorff]

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.

[club49]

I really like the wallet, simple and has a well worn look. Nice work.

Jim

[biglew]

looks very nice. I use a soldering iron to seal /cut my thread ends.. and sometimes a little beeswax

[dfrensdorff]

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?

[Will46r]

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!

[dfrensdorff]

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.

[Fat Dog Leather]

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

[dfrensdorff]

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.