Ambassador freak Posted October 18, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 18, 2007 Very nice !! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. what type and size leather are you using ?? Quote It takes more then one freak to have a true freakshow. So take a seat , the show is about to start. Check out the freakSHOW
Ambassador abn Posted October 18, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 18, 2007 You know, there have been several recent posts about folks using "ugly" leather. Up to this point, I've always used the best parts of the hide for my projects and the ugly parts for tooling or dyeing practice. But I'm beginning to reconsider... I think Kate mentioned some time ago that she prefers leather with creases or stretch marks, and I think Kevin just proved that with a little creativity and a nice finish, even the most unsightly piece of hide can be transformed into something beautiful. I think woodworkers have been doing this for some time, incorporating knots and other surface defects into their works to add more visual interest... Alex Quote
Leather Bum Posted October 18, 2007 Report Posted October 18, 2007 Well, Kevin, that's one of the coolest ways of making a wallet I've ever seen! Thank you very much for taking the time to show us how you do it. I was curious how you put together that neat, bound edge; now I think I know. . . It's fascinating how you give the long pockets such a clean edge too (hidden stitches, not just glue). I have a question: how did you put the snaps on after sewing in the pockets?! Also, what leather do you use for the pockets? Thanks again; you did a great job on all of it! L'Bum Quote
Members JustWakinUp Posted October 18, 2007 Members Report Posted October 18, 2007 Very nice looking piece of crappy leather. I think the crappy leather makes the project. Any chance on getting dimensions of pieces cut? I'd love to make one of these. Quote
Members leatherworker Posted October 18, 2007 Members Report Posted October 18, 2007 that is a terrific wallet. great instruction too! Quote
Members bigorange Posted March 30, 2009 Members Report Posted March 30, 2009 that is a terrific wallet. great instruction too! I like the way you finished the edge,, I have used seamers tape on garment to save from using pine,, great stuff,, Thanks Quote
Members Lea01 Posted June 20, 2009 Members Report Posted June 20, 2009 " crappiest piece of leather" you can take any bad/ ugly piece of fabric/ leather and make something out of it...but it takes the work of art and the good skilled person that can make the worst piece of something and turn it into a beautiful product etc thanks for showing how to put this item together with your easy understanding diagrams etc Lea Quote
Members bikerbronco Posted May 3, 2011 Members Report Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Thanks for sharing this information. I don't do mine the same way but it helped me get started. Edited May 3, 2011 by bikerbronco Quote
Members antleygd Posted May 8, 2011 Members Report Posted May 8, 2011 well now I feel inspired! forget the edging. dont stitch the tops of each card holder side. add a flap down the side under one of the flaps with holes in it to hold the extra keys to the trucks and car! I lock my keys in the truck a lot.......... I aint into purty sew this is right up may way! LOL well now I feel inspired! forget the edging. dont stitch the tops of each card holder side. add a flap down the side under one of the flaps with holes in it to hold the extra keys to the trucks and car! I lock my keys in the truck a lot.......... I aint into purty sew this is right up may way! LOL Quote
Members JHobbs Posted May 9, 2011 Members Report Posted May 9, 2011 Would like to know the dimensions of the pieces, and the weight of leather, great tut! Quote
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