wallet binding tutorial

[bigorange]

Actually, as I recall, Kevin was kind enough to do this tutorial a second time, after the crash. I think the original was lost.....I had bookmarked it rather than saving it, so I was thrilled when he did it over again for us.

Thanks for sharring your talent Kevin,, do you recall what size thread you used from a scale perspective?

[Bobby hdflame]

I know this is a n older thread, but nice job on the wallet! I would love to see your write up with explanations. I use this technique on binding carpet edges for auto work. I'd like to see how you got such a nice straight line when you trimmed the bottom side. GREAT JOB!

I use some seam tape that I get from Sailrite. If you have a business license, you can open a commercial account to get better prices. Here's a link to the tape in case anyone is interested.

http://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-Yds

This is a pretty cool site. Most prices are competitive, especially with wholesale prices. They have lot's of "How-To" videos that you can watch for FREE.

I don't have a problem with the glue building up on my needle.

Bobby

[Gabbi]

well done KK, i got lost some how. Cant wait to see the tools and materials used. Pls do me, a beginner and a tutor, a favour.Grateful bro.

[Jimbob]

this is an old thread....but I just learned to do this edge binding with my ol trusty Singer 211-155G.....very nice...and I used it on a large backpack and a new purse for a customer to hide the edges....workes great and looks so pro!

Love it....thanks for showing!!

james

[mori]

Does anyone have any idea how to trim the excess leahter so to get a nice clean look?!

I really wonder :/

[benlilly1]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8A03e-AhJE

Watch this video. It shows how she's trimming the edges. I hope this address works. I'm not sure how to hook up to Youtube.

What do you use to trim the excess leather? You get it really straight!

ArtS

[mori]

Thank you very much for the nice video

so I just need to get some thin metal plate to put underneath the excess leather... lets hope I can find one

[Northmount]

Thank you very much for the nice video

so I just need to get some thin metal plate to put underneath the excess leather... lets hope I can find one

Or an old credit card or such. I don't like taking the tip off a knife running it over metal.

Tom

[mori]

This forum is awesome! Thank you very much for the credit card idea, I might have a spare one somewhere around here

[Kevin King]

I'm surprised to see this one still going. Benlilly1, thanks for adding the link to the video. I thought the video would be easier to understand than just pics & words.

I don't use anything underneath the leather to trim, but if whatever works for you is perfect. There's not really a "right or wrong way" to do anything.

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I just got myself a shiney new HD handycam for Christmas, so I am going to try to make some more videos.

Thanks again!

KK

Edited December 27, 2012 by Kevin King