Loudcherokee Report post Posted February 10, 2021 Hey guys, Been browsing around looking at all kinds of leather goods trying to find inspiration, and have noticed a few wallet designs out there that use a slot, rather than t-pockets for their card slots. For example, the whole front piece of the card area is one solid piece of leather with 3 or 4 slots cut in it, rather than stacked t panels. How is this accomplished? What does the back of this looks like and how are the cards kept from being inserted too far? I cant figure it out and haven't come across any patterns that use this design, only individual t pockets. LC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danne Report post Posted February 10, 2021 With some fabric. I have never done any construction like this. One important part will be to make sure you use the correct glue/fabric combination for good adhesion. You can also stitch the fabric in place, my personal opinion is that it doesn't look that good with a stitch line under each pocket though. I searched Youtube for an example. (Clip starts at 3:44) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loudcherokee Report post Posted February 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Danne said: With some fabric. I have never done any construction like this. One important part will be to make sure you use the correct glue/fabric combination for good adhesion. You can also stitch the fabric in place, my personal opinion is that it doesn't look that good with a stitch line under each pocket though. I searched Youtube for an example. (Clip starts at 3:44) Thats exactly what I was talking about! Thank you! Seems like that would make the finished piece thicker though, not thinner as mentioned in the video. I wonder what kind of fabric would be best for this application. LC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danne Report post Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Loudcherokee said: Thats exactly what I was talking about! Thank you! Seems like that would make the finished piece thicker though, not thinner as mentioned in the video. I wonder what kind of fabric would be best for this application. LC It will thinner compared to making "t-pockets" because you will use fabric around maybe 0.15-0.2mm. Not sure which fabric I would use though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loudcherokee Report post Posted February 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Danne said: It will thinner compared to making "t-pockets" because you will use fabric around maybe 0.15-0.2mm. Not sure which fabric I would use though. I found this. Looks like ribbon or "tyvek". Start at around 13 minutes. Sorry, I don't know how to make it start at that point in the link like you did earlier. LC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustinSmith Report post Posted February 11, 2021 Tyvek paper and double sided tape, you can get both at Makersleathersupply.com, I've never had any problems making them this way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted February 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Loudcherokee said: Seems like that would make the finished piece thicker though, not thinner as mentioned in the video. I wonder what kind of fabric would be best for this application. G'Day, I use the similar method of doing 'slots' . I use kangaroo leather for my wallets, not sure if you have access to that, but its great for wallets with multiple slots etc. as the finished product isn't too thick, normal wallet thickness. I am (hopefully) soon to make some wallets out of some really bright ' fluro coloured' roo hides, can't wait actually, let my imagination run a bit wild . I'll try to take some pics . HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted February 11, 2021 14 hours ago, DustinSmith said: Tyvek paper and double sided tape, you can get both at Makersleathersupply.com, I've never had any problems making them this way I don't doubt you've had success this way. I use the Tanners Bond double-sided tape from Tandy on projects and it sticks great. I always stitch the connections, the tape is temporary in my case. Part of me doesn't "feel right" though, about attaching something solely with the tape. That's probably my issue, not the tape's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted February 11, 2021 I was gonna suggest what most suggest around here -- look for a video Which, of course, kinda negates the point of THIS site, really. But I see somebody ALREADY did that - TWICE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wychplotale Report post Posted September 24 On 2/10/2021 at 10:55 PM, Loudcherokee said: I found this. Looks like ribbon or "tyvek". Start at around 13 minutes. Sorry, I don't know how to make it start at that point in the link like you did earlier. LC wow! looks prety nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
