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Hi Everyone,

 

I'm looking for material suitable for use as as lining for wallets or handbags.  Possibly nylon, but in some applications I would like to bond it directly to the flesh side.

Thanks for your help

Silverd

 

 

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Use silk. Readily available for lining clothes. Bond it with iron on heat activated sheets of adhesive. Forgot what thats called. I'll add it later if I remember or someone else will name it.

Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..

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The term might be fusible interfacing or fusible web.  Heat n Bond (sp?) is one brand.

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That is a fantastic idea.  I definitely will try your suggestion!  

Many thanks

.Silverd

 

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Does silk come in different gauges or thicknesses?  I'm out today to my local Joan's today.  

Silverd

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It does.  It also comes in different textures.  I doubt JoAnns is going to have a broad selection of silk.  The ones I've been in up here stock mostly cotton for quilting or fleece with a small selection of other materials.  You might find a better source in/around LA or online.

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Understand.

Do you make a lot of wallets and bags?  

Silverd

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1 hour ago, Silverd said:

Understand.

Do you make a lot of wallets and bags?  

Silverd

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Shewing my ignorance, but what tools are those? I know the cobbler's hammer and the dividers, but I have never seen the other two. :huh:

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4 hours ago, Silverd said:

Understand.

Do you make a lot of wallets and bags?  

Silverd

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No, but I sew.

You might ask to see what they having for suit lining material.  You can cut synthetics with with a hot knife to stop the edges from fraying.

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10 hours ago, Hardrada said:

Shewing my ignorance, but what tools are those? I know the cobbler's hammer and the dividers, but I have never seen the other two. :huh:

The one to the right is called a straight Channeler which I purchased from Bruce Johnson.   I don't use it for wallet making but I do when making traditional English Throat Latch Rounds for equestrian  halters and/or round reins.  It cuts a slit or channel in the U shaped section of the strap after it has been pulled through a rein breaker.  Two slits are cut one on each side of the U section, then a stitch is sewn through them that holds the round together. I sew though the channels using a Claes 30 Patcher but have purchased a Landis 16 to do this work in the future.  Landis actually made a rein rounder attachment which I hope to aquire soon. Person also made one as well as others.  A difficult process but one that yields a nice looking latch or reins.

The other tool is also a Channeler but the blade is set at an angle.  Great turn of the centry tools that still work today!  Both tools are included in the photo to evoke a sense of traditionally made products...which is how I make my stuff for the most part!

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