Members teejaysee Posted April 26, 2020 Members Report Posted April 26, 2020 Hi guys, am currently learning to make leather wallets, and was thinking of a fabric to use for the interior as backing for card slots. Could someone recommend a fabric that is durable, yet as slim as possible so that it would not add to the thickness of the wallet. I read about polyester/nylon, and was wondering if there is a specific type that could be suitable. Would appreciate if a link or shop could be provided as well to order online! Thanks in advance! Quote
Members Cattledude Posted April 27, 2020 Members Report Posted April 27, 2020 Take a look at Makers Leather Supply, he has what your looking for( if I understand what you want). It's Tyvek under "must have" supplies on their web page. Good folks to deal with. Quote
Members teejaysee Posted April 28, 2020 Author Members Report Posted April 28, 2020 On 4/27/2020 at 8:18 AM, Cattledude said: Take a look at Makers Leather Supply, he has what your looking for( if I understand what you want). It's Tyvek under "must have" supplies on their web page. Good folks to deal with. thanks for the reply! went to check them out but damn shipping costs to where im at is $50+ wow! :/ what a shame hahah Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 28, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted April 28, 2020 On 4/26/2020 at 1:27 PM, teejaysee said: Hi guys, am currently learning to make leather wallets, and was thinking of a fabric to use for the interior as backing for card slots. Could someone recommend a fabric that is durable, yet as slim as possible so that it would not add to the thickness of the wallet. I read about polyester/nylon, and was wondering if there is a specific type that could be suitable. Any material would be good, from cotton print, silk or thin pig-skin or Kid leather. Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members chrisash Posted April 28, 2020 Members Report Posted April 28, 2020 I buy Tyvek from a arts and crafts store in london, it feels like paper buy incredibly strong and will not tear so needs cutting and comes in A1 sheets. Tyvek is also used a lot for those white coveralls used in dirty area's by workmen. It also sticks to leather very well I use evo stik contact adhesive but no doubt will work with any other , and using it for hidden pockets in a wallet had no problems after about 2 years and realistically don't expect any as only slight pressure when you insert the cards Hope this helps see https://store.bookbinding.co.uk/store/category/92/163/Tyvek-Spun-Polyester-Paper/ Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted April 29, 2020 Members Report Posted April 29, 2020 On 4/28/2020 at 9:20 AM, chrisash said: I buy Tyvek from a arts and crafts store in london, it feels like paper buy incredibly strong and will not tear so needs cutting and comes in A1 sheets. Tyvek is also used a lot for those white coveralls used in dirty area's by workmen. It also sticks to leather very well I use evo stik contact adhesive but no doubt will work with any other , and using it for hidden pockets in a wallet had no problems after about 2 years and realistically don't expect any as only slight pressure when you insert the cards Hope this helps see https://store.bookbinding.co.uk/store/category/92/163/Tyvek-Spun-Polyester-Paper/ Never thought of using that in a wallet. Thanks, just goes to show, you learn something new every day. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members LeatherLegion Posted May 5, 2020 Members Report Posted May 5, 2020 Tandy sells Tyvek , pre-cut for horizontal or vertical pockets Quote
Members AzShooter Posted May 5, 2020 Members Report Posted May 5, 2020 I got my Tyvek from E-Bay. Only bout a yard and shipping was around $5. I got in in three days. Quote
Members DrmCa Posted May 9, 2020 Members Report Posted May 9, 2020 Polyester lining should work. Quote Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 18, 2020 CFM Report Posted May 18, 2020 Denim Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Frodo Posted May 18, 2020 CFM Report Posted May 18, 2020 2'' wide christmas ribbon Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
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