If I’m creating it, its Fancy!
I’ve mentioned my leather crafts before. It’s a growing hobby and I love it! I took a class at a leather supply store and made a wallet. I did not, however, get a single picture before, during or after the class. Here’s an image of the wallet that I took at home.
It was a wallet kit, so it was precut with the holes already punched in place. The class consisted of aligning the leather and learning the basic saddle stitch. Something I knew from YouTube University. There’s nothing like in person learning, you know. It’s just better and I say that as a visual learner. Anyway, I learned a new technique and really enjoyed being with folks that love this craft as well.
Once home, I wanted more so I googled wallet templets and got to work!
Wallet #2
I started making the wallet before I took pictures, again. I decided to take a pic of the cutout. I liked this one. The inside fold, I felt, made the wallet to thick. I did like the front pocket but this one wasn’t it. So on to the next…
This design was closer to what I imagined as a simple wallet. I printed the templet, cut it out and traced the shape. Cutting the curved corners was a bit tricky. I’ll be investing in the corner cutting tool next! I also had to create my own holes on this one. I stopped short of the corners, I really loved the look of not having the holes line all the way around.
Then I got to work! Stitching leather requires a lot of elbow grease so remember to relax your shoulders.
I also learned how to measure the proper amount of thread so you don’t have too much excess. three times the section or side and I promise it will be just the right length.
The smoother the cut, the easier it will be to prep the edges for sealing them. I used an angled blade which I did not like, the tip dulled fast and I needed to go back over the cut several times to detach my pieces. I’ve also used scissors, they work better for now. I’ll be investing in more tools.
So much fun crafting number 3! Simple and functional. I this point I’d finished sealing the edges and was done.
With each project I get better and better. All of my prototypes will serve their purpose. I’ll eventually gift the best ones to family. Until then, I’ll be crafting, fine tuning my skills.
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