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Post by stinky on Dec 3, 2014 11:07:12 GMT -6
Thought I'd share this with the group. I made this over Thxgiving weekend. It's my first attempt at making a leather item involving two needle hand saddle stitching. It's not perfect, but it should do the job as a virtual currency transport case (seems like I never have actual cash in my wallet, and if I do, my kids somehow find it). It's made from 3/4 oz. veg tan leather, and folded it is 6 layers thick. 4 card holders up front plus pockets behind the card slots on both sides. My design inspiration came from the Mr. Lentz line of wallets. Still debating whether or not I should stamp "Bad Mother F#cker" on it. Inside:  Outside:  With crap inside:  From the top:  |
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Post by julian on Dec 3, 2014 11:11:02 GMT -6
Looks good from where I'm sitting.
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Post by exophobe on Dec 3, 2014 11:27:13 GMT -6
Thought I'd share this with the group. I made this over Thxgiving weekend. It's my first attempt at making a leather item involving two needle hand saddle stitching. It's not perfect, but it should do the job as a virtual currency transport case (seems like I never have actual cash in my wallet, and if I do, my kids somehow find it). It's made from 3/4 oz. veg tan leather, and folded it is 6 layers thick. 4 card holders up front plus pockets behind the card slots on both sides. My design inspiration came from the Mr. Lentz line of wallets. Still debating whether or not I should stamp "Bad Mother F#cker" on it. Looks good, only suggestion I would make about the saddle stitch is make sure you pay attention to which needle goes in first, and which side of the thread it comes through on, that's how you get the nice even looking stitch (instead of wavy-line stitch). Nice work, man. |
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Post by stinky on Dec 3, 2014 13:22:30 GMT -6
Looks good, only suggestion I would make about the saddle stitch is make sure you pay attention to which needle goes in first, and which side of the thread it comes through on, that's how you get the nice even looking stitch (instead of wavy-line stitch). Nice work, man. Thanks! Unfortunately, the wavy is a result of some shoddy awl work (I've since marked my awl so the diamond hits the leather at the same angle each time). I was very careful to do the stitches identically. I did a laptop sleeve for my wife that came out much better. |
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Post by exophobe on Dec 3, 2014 21:21:52 GMT -6
Thanks! Unfortunately, the wavy is a result of some shoddy awl work (I've since marked my awl so the diamond hits the leather at the same angle each time). I was very careful to do the stitches identically. I did a laptop sleeve for my wife that came out much better. I always get wavy-stitch if I don't do my stitching consistently, but over long-ish stretches I tend to line them all up with a five-hole punch and then run back through with the awl, then grab the needles and start to makin' the fingers hurt.  |
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Post by stinky on Dec 4, 2014 11:23:17 GMT -6
I always get wavy-stitch if I don't do my stitching consistently, but over long-ish stretches I tend to line them all up with a five-hole punch and then run back through with the awl, then grab the needles and start to makin' the fingers hurt. Leatherwork is very hard on the hands--much harder on them than I expected. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2014 22:00:25 GMT -6
Great wallet Stinky!
I love that you went with diagonal cuts for the card slots (looks much more visually appealing) and the stress relief holes at the end of the cuts are good stuff!
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