Long Wallet

[kyrrk]

This is my second time making this king of long wallet. Still not perfect though. Not yet finished on burnishing edges, or should I say try to burnish. I used chrome tanned in this one, pull side leather on the body and coins slot and nappa on the card holder and hinges, because from where I live at, it is difficult to find shop to make my leather thinner. So I had to buy thinner leather. 

 

I've been in leather industry for one year or so, just making small leather goods. Still not good enough to level up and make bags and stuff, but it has been always a dream to try it out.

 

[ABHandmade]

Very nice wallet!

I wanted to ask whether the use of a magnetic fastener does harm the  cards with magnetic stripe?

[fredk]

On a purse of this design the magnet should have no affect. I did have problems on a mans pocket wallet [US billfold?] though where the magnet was closer to the cards. Wiped them completely after a couple of days use

[ABHandmade]

22 minutes ago, fredk said:

On a purse of this design the magnet should have no affect. I did have problems on a mans pocket wallet [US billfold?] though where the magnet was closer to the cards. Wiped them completely after a couple of days use

Thank you for information. I think about to use a magnetic clasp, but the fear of harming the client by destroying his cards always stops me.

Edited May 10, 2018 by ABHandmade

[kyrrk]

8 hours ago, fredk said:

On a purse of this design the magnet should have no affect. I did have problems on a mans pocket wallet [US billfold?] though where the magnet was closer to the cards. Wiped them completely after a couple of days use

Thank you for the information. I would be very careful on using magnetic clasp from now on. 

[kyrrk]

My latest work. Vertical snap wallet. Pattern from makesupply. 

[fredk]

looks nice

[Tugadude]

Long wallet turned out very nice!  I personally like the chunky stitching, but some will likely say it is a bit big.  Shows off your nice, consistent stitches.

The edges probably should be edge coated.  Just get them as smooth as you can, fibers compacted down and then edge coat.

Keep up the good work and your third one will be even better.

[kyrrk]

36 minutes ago, Tugadude said:

Long wallet turned out very nice!  I personally like the chunky stitching, but some will likely say it is a bit big.  Shows off your nice, consistent stitches.

The edges probably should be edge coated.  Just get them as smooth as you can, fibers compacted down and then edge coat.

Keep up the good work and your third one will be even better.

Thank you for your comment. Me and edge coat doesn't get along well that's why I didn't painted it but I'll try to do that. 

What about the stitching you were saying? I only have 4mm pricking iron, uhm what do I need to use for wallets? What do you mean by a bit big?

[Tugadude]

Your stitching looks great.  I was simply noting that the thread is large in comparison to many wallets I see.  I actually like the look.  However, some folks will feel it is a bit large, or what is sometimes called "chunky".  

Regarding edge coat, it is an acquired skill like anything else.  Once you get the technique down, it actually becomes very easy to do.  The trick is getting the proper tool, learning how much Edge Kote to apply and a steady hand.  You almost have to have guts to do it right.  You have worked hard on the project and don't want to ruin it, so you maybe skimp on the amount of Edge Kote you apply and it just doesn't work well that way.

Practice on some scrap.  And if a little runs over the edge, just wipe it off immediately.  A couple of recommended tools are a metal spatula as offered by Tandy, a roller applicator also through Tandy and a common pencil.  Personally, I use flat, wooden stir sticks intended for stirring coffee and they work great for me.  When I'm done, I just wipe them down and re-use.