andrewsejlv Report post Posted April 19, 2017 My first attempt at a traditional bifold wallet. Laset cut from Horween Chromexcel, hand stiched with Serafil size 15 thread. Overall I'm relatively happy with the outcome, although there are a few issues that I would like to fix if I make another one of these. There is a gap between the card pocket pieces, and I think this is the result of not properly accounting for the kerf of the laser cutter when I made these parts in AutoCAD. It was also difficult to keep the multiple layers aligned during stitching, since I don't have a stitching pony/clamp yet, so I'll probably move to the offset pockets that I use on my other wallet design for the next one. This should also help with layer build up at the outer edges, which is a plus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gndy Report post Posted April 19, 2017 looking very good , you can use cement to fix the parts , it will save you time when stitching without a pony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted April 19, 2017 I can't imagine hand-stitching without a pony. So what size, in mm, is Serafil size 15. I always try to imagine how my thread will look on a given project, but everyone has different ways of referring to their thread. Is there a master conversion chart from your sizing, mm, etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewsejlv Report post Posted April 19, 2017 31 minutes ago, alpha2 said: I can't imagine hand-stitching without a pony. So what size, in mm, is Serafil size 15. I always try to imagine how my thread will look on a given project, but everyone has different ways of referring to their thread. Is there a master conversion chart from your sizing, mm, etc? No master chart that I know of, but I just took a measurement of my thread as best I could, and I'd say it's about 0.60mm nominal (TEX207/T210 equivalent in size for bonded nylon type threads). Right between Lin Cable 532 (0.57mm) and 432 (0.63mm), if that's of any help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) Question. Did your laser make the stitching holes? There is a lot to be proud of there. I agree with your comments regarding areas of improvement, but don't neglect the good stuff and there is a lot of good. Edited April 20, 2017 by Tugadude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewsejlv Report post Posted April 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Tugadude said: Question. Did your laser make the stitching holes? There is a lot to be proud of there. I agree with your comments regarding areas of improvement, but don't neglect the good stuff and there is a lot of good. Thank you! Yeah, the stitching holes were laser cut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 14 hours ago, andrewsejlv said: No master chart that I know of, but I just took a measurement of my thread as best I could, and I'd say it's about 0.60mm nominal (TEX207/T210 equivalent in size for bonded nylon type threads). Right between Lin Cable 532 (0.57mm) and 432 (0.63mm), if that's of any help. That does it, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
