![]() ![]() If you want to use this design remember to apply edge paint on the inner side before applying glue, by the way I have applied a layer of silky base layer of the inside of the wallet For my design I made a frame for the edges to maintain the shape and a better look. Ofcourse you need to punch the sewing holes ahead, i did not picture it, but for this you need to buy specific tools like this oneĪfter you are done with the card slot, it is then the main layer. Then you glue and sew the card slots one by one from top to bottom. ![]() How much should you apply, you can test with those wasted leather when you cut the pieces Then glue it with the right amount of glue, do not apply more than you need or it will spread to the edges, and to the inside of the card slot. After digging that line of path, you may need to paint that line again because the dye may not be able to penetrate to that deep, otherwise the original colour of the leather may be shown even after sewing, if you are using finished leather you may not be able to paint the same colour, this is one of the pros of dyeing your own leather.įor the card slots you have to apply the finishing before sewing because it is going to be covered one by one and you cannot apply the finish after that. It is needed to protect the thread and gives a better look. Then you would need to dig a line of the leather surface, like the drainage on a footpath. You should check if the pieces are the same size as you designed and if any pieces need to rectify, its not too late to correct before glue.Īfter you are satisfy with all pieces, you now need to apply the edge paint to the card slot, after dry use a wooden round stick, something like the handle of a wooden broom, to smooth the edges and give it a nice finish. Then paint it and let it dry, it will take an hour or more to dry, better overnight, depending on the paint and leather.Īfter paint is done cut it out or you have already cut it before paint. You need a sharp and hard knife or a rolling round cutter to cut through leather, and place your fingers away from the direction you are cutting. You may use a dull needle or even a specific leather marker to mark the shape of the pieces you need to cut, if you are dyeing the leather like me, you can dye after or before cutting, but the direction of painting may affect the placing direction of the pieces. If you printed it measure it again with a ruler before using it. ![]() In this photo I am making two wallet in the same time. After folding it can go up to 6mm.Īfter you are happy with your design, you may print it out, cut it and align on the leather to maximum utilise the leather, not to waste it. If it is hard leather, you can go thinner but its up to you.īear in mind that you may have some edges that will result in 3 or more layers, if it is 1mm each layer then it will be 3mm in total. The type of leather you choose, the banknotes size of your country will affect the design, I suggest leather thickness not more than 1.3mm, 0.5-0.7mm should be minimum for normal softness leather. The reason you are using a money clip wallet is slim, if you place more than 3 card slots, its going to reduce the bank notes you can carry and the overall shape in the long run, leather is a kind of material that will change shape during its service time. So you start from blueprint, you need to decide how many card slots you want. I hope this helps anyone that is looking to make one. The followings are my way of making, that is not the only way and not the perfect way. ![]() I am using a series of Japanese tools that and some I might not be able to correctly name it in English You do not need special machine to make one, only simple tools like a sharp cutter/knife, needle, hammer etc. ![]()
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