Four slot wallet

[Stetson912]

This is the first bifold I made that actually worked. I went the simple route as all the others I tried were more complicated and didn't work right. All black. I'm happy with the stitching and edging too. Let me know what you think!

[YinTx]

I like it, I am making some with a similar design right now.  Only difference is one set of pockets has an additional slot behind, and I slightly rounded the corners.

What kind of leather is that?

YinTx

[bikermutt07]

Good job.

[Stetson912]

@YinTxi got it from frogjelly. It's 4/5 oz dyed veg tan of some sort. I've had it a while and can't really remember. I got it on sale cheap haha.

Thanks mutt

[motocouture]

Nice! I really like the simplicity of the design, which highlights the craftsmanship well. Good work! 

[Retswerb]

Nice work. I haven’t worked up the courage to try a wallet yet.

[Stetson912]

Thanks @motocouture, the design is simple and I'm getting the hang of the awl and pricking iron (I need better ones lol) 

The leather for pockets is too thick at about 5 oz. I skived the edges to make them easier to stitch. The next one will have the pockets at about 3 oz. 

@Retswerb, when you do try a wallet I recommend this design as a place to start. The min body is 3.1" x 9" (78.75mm x 228.6mm) the inside panel is 8" x 3.1" (78.75mm x 203.2mm) and then pockets are 2"x4" (50.8mm x 101.6mm). The two bottom pockets are t-slots. I measured 1/2" down from the top and 3/4" in from the side (12.7mm and 19.05mm) and cut out the bottom rectangular section to make the t-slot. Make sure to finish the pocket edges before stitching haha.

After the simple wallet you'll be able to move on to more complicated designs with turned edges and the like.

[thefanninator]

Nice job for a first wallet.

Getting the stitching to look right around the corners is always tough, try to tighten that up.

Stitching is a little close to the edge.

If you're going to burnish your edges try Hidepounder's tutorial.

 

[Retswerb]

Thank you for the info, Stetson! I’ll give it a shot one of these days.