Members Joseph1836 Posted January 25, 2018 Members Report Posted January 25, 2018 Want to start making wallets. And would like to see what y'all do, in one post Quote
Members DJole Posted January 25, 2018 Members Report Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Well, I made this just for myself, and it's the first time I ever tried doing this... so here it is, in its flawed glory: I like the tooling design. It's based on metal work found on the Sutton Hoo purse (an Anglo-Saxon ship burial from about 600 AD). Dye color is Fiebing's Oxblood; hand stitched with red linen thread. (Back from before I even knew what a pricking iron, or a stitching iron, even was.) Trifold design-- I find it bulky in actual use. Black pigskin liner--fitted like an amateur (see the wrinkle to the side of the ID?) 2 card pockets on the left side-- you can see the gold card in one pocket, and underneath that one is a custom pocket open on both sides -- the card can be slid out to the left or right. I like this feature. Middle ID holder, with plastic sleeves. Realistic DMV photo not included. Right side has one card holder (diagonal line marks it) and change pocket (with small rivets to reinforce.) Edited January 25, 2018 by DJole Quote \D. Jole \ --> <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/Lindex.htm>
Members Halitech Posted January 25, 2018 Members Report Posted January 25, 2018 I do a bit of everything when it comes to wallets Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members Carson Posted January 25, 2018 Members Report Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Basket weave on the other side too Edited January 25, 2018 by Carson Quote If you can live, thank god If you can read, thank a teacher If you can read this in English, thank a veteran May God Bless, Carson of C Hangin Diamond Leather and Catte Company
bikermutt07 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 This is my 4th or 5th wallet. The second one I made for myself. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Stetson912 Posted January 26, 2018 Members Report Posted January 26, 2018 This one is a basic 4 slot I made out of horween Essex and another black veg tan I had. This is the one I use, it is the JLS pattern. Minimalist 2 pocket wallet. Very thin. I hardly know it's ever there. Quote
Members Joseph1836 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Stetson912 said: This one is a basic 4 slot I made out of horween Essex and another black veg tan I had. This is the one I use, it is the JLS pattern. Minimalist 2 pocket wallet. Very thin. I hardly know it's ever there. Wow I love it, is that from a cow they fed skittles candy to Quote
Members Instinctive Posted January 26, 2018 Members Report Posted January 26, 2018 My front pocket. Made this as a sampler out of some too thick Auburn Junkyard leather to try it out but liked it so much I've been trying it out for 3 months now. Friend o mine nicknamed it the "TARDIS". Holds money folded once and up to 14 cards with two in the quick access slot. Made from one piece of leather. I also do a stitched version now. Quote Eric Fisher Fisher Custom Leather "A Retirement Project" https://fishercustomleather.wordpress.com/
Members Stetson912 Posted January 26, 2018 Members Report Posted January 26, 2018 @Joseph1836, sort of did. You've heard the phrase taste the rainbow... That's what happens to cows tat are allowed to graze on rainbows... Ok, so that's hoopla! This is how I done it if you wish to know the technique. Quote
Members TheCyberwolfe Posted January 26, 2018 Members Report Posted January 26, 2018 I made a long wallet on a whim, and realized I just can't use one on the day-to-day, so I made a bi-fold afterward. Then one for my brother's birthday: Quote -- I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute! www.rogueleather.com
garypl Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Here is a recent wallet I made. Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members ByNelson Posted January 26, 2018 Members Report Posted January 26, 2018 My wallet is just a cardholder, never have cash on me nowadays Quote
Members YinTx Posted January 27, 2018 Members Report Posted January 27, 2018 Ok, I'll play. Finished this one a while back, it is a prototype of a design I did last year. I've given a few away, and I'm testing this one out to see how it performs. All Hermann Oak 2 oz interior, and 3 oz exterior leather with a 1 oz liner. Fil Au Chinois thread, hand stitched as always. Wet after tooling: Skip ahead a few weeks, and 2 days into use: YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
bikermutt07 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 7 hours ago, YinTx said: Ok, I'll play. Finished this one a while back, it is a prototype of a design I did last year. I've given a few away, and I'm testing this one out to see how it performs. All Hermann Oak 2 oz interior, and 3 oz exterior leather with a 1 oz liner. Fil Au Chinois thread, hand stitched as always. Wet after tooling: Skip ahead a few weeks, and 2 days into use: YinTx Y, you have great taste when it comes to color choices on thread. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members YinTx Posted January 27, 2018 Members Report Posted January 27, 2018 4 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Y, you have great taste when it comes to color choices on thread. Thanks! I must admit to consulting my better half when I get stuck between 2 or 3 options, but this one was a no brainer. Fil Au Chinois Jaune. Also, I should be clear, the carving pattern is a pattern that Tandy has for free, that I took some liberties with and modified. YinTx 21 hours ago, ByNelson said: My wallet is just a cardholder, never have cash on me nowadays Clean design. How long have you been carrying that one? YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
bikermutt07 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Just now, YinTx said: Thanks! I must admit to consulting my better half when I get stuck between 2 or 3 options, but this one was a no brainer. Fil Au Chinois Jaune. Also, I should be clear, the carving pattern is a pattern that Tandy has for free, that I took some liberties with and modified. YinTx I do the same. It comes in handy having an art teacher wife. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members ByNelson Posted January 27, 2018 Members Report Posted January 27, 2018 2 hours ago, YinTx said: Clean design. How long have you been carrying that one? YinTx About a year I think... I’m always going for the minimalistic look... it’s in my Scandinavian heritage Quote
Members Mattsbagger Posted January 28, 2018 Members Report Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) On 1/26/2018 at 8:54 PM, YinTx said: Ok, I'll play. Finished this one a while back, it is a prototype of a design I did last year. I've given a few away, and I'm testing this one out to see how it performs. All Hermann Oak 2 oz interior, and 3 oz exterior leather with a 1 oz liner. Fil Au Chinois thread, hand stitched as always. Wet after tooling: Skip ahead a few weeks, and 2 days into use: YinTx Hey Yin, can we see the inside? Do you put heavier leather under the 3 oz when stamping? Edited January 28, 2018 by Mattsbagger Quote
Members Mattsbagger Posted January 28, 2018 Members Report Posted January 28, 2018 Here are a couple long wallets I've done recently. Quote
Members Joseph1836 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2018 After seeing all the post, I made a wallet , it's elephant. I need help with ending my thread I burned it , but it has black spot there Quote
Members Stetson912 Posted January 28, 2018 Members Report Posted January 28, 2018 @Joseph1836, that's a nice wallet. For burning thread. You don't want to just put the flame to it. You want to approach the thread with the flame until it just starts to melt. I like to move the lighter around as I do this so it isn't stationary. Alternatively, you can back stitch twice and that should keep it together just fine, then trim flush. You don't have to burn the ends this way. Just what I like to do sometimes Quote
Members Mattsbagger Posted January 28, 2018 Members Report Posted January 28, 2018 A thread burner works nice too. Basicly a super tiny soldering iron that runs on a AA battery. Look in the heading section of craft stores. Quote
Members Fire88 Posted January 28, 2018 Members Report Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Here’s a quick one I whipped up for a buddies wife per her request as she doesn’t carry a purse much. Cards in the front folded cash in the back pocket. Edited January 28, 2018 by Fire88 Quote
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