Surely small money bags were invented a long time ago, almost immediately after the invention of money itself. The wallets of antiquity corresponded to the content: metal coins needed a bag rather than a modern purse. It is clear that with the introduction of paper banknotes, treasury bills and plastic cards, the appearance of “handbags” for carrying and storing money has changed dramatically.
The classic wallet now is a bag with dimensions slightly larger than a bill with several pockets. Male models are most often folding from the desire for minimalism, but female models are presented in all versions. On sale there are many models of various quality, but often not the best. Therefore, the question arises: how to make a leather wallet with your own hands so that it is durable and emphasizes your personality?
Leather on Wallets
First we need a suitable piece of material. Dimensions depend on the model and future dimensions of the product. To make a wallet for a man himself, it is better to choose bovine skin, which has serious rigidity even after tanning and keeps its shape perfectly for many years. Internal pockets are best made from cow or calf leather, but for the female model of the wallet, you can pick up softer skin.
It is better to choose the thickness of the material yourself. It is important to choose vegetable-tanned leather - this skin dressing makes the material more elastic. A significant disadvantage of this production is the fear of moisture, under the influence of which the skin swells, and after drying it sits down and becomes brittle. This is critical for shoes, but not so significant for a wallet. In contrast, vegetable tanned leather is easier to emboss, pyrography and even carving. More expensive leather options are not suitable for beginners because of their price and processing requirements.
If necessary, it is necessary to color the material according to the instructions indicated on the dye package, and only after that proceed to cutting the workpiece. This will allow you to get the desired color on the surface of the entire product is much better than the color of the cut form.
Threadless wallet
Leather as a material for accessories such as wallets, purses and small handbags is traditional. There are some difficulties in processing. The wallet requires a sock, strong and rather thick material, which not every sewing machine can flash. It’s not always possible to create even stitches with your hands, so first we’ll look at how to make a leather wallet for women without using threads. Let's turn to the photo.
The figure shows how to make a wallet with just one metal fastener. This model is suitable for storing cards, bills and small papers, and having made the model larger, you can get a small cosmetic bag.
Men's wallet with card slots
If you feel enough strength and patience in yourself, you can try to sew a classic model of a men's folding wallet with one compartment for notes and 6 card pockets.
This 4-piece leather model is called the Milan Collector. It is characterized by high strength and popularity among men. Having made such a wallet, you can use it almost all your life. The question of how to make a wallet that will serve you all your life is decided by the simplicity of design and the interchangeability of parts.
Material and Tools
To make such a wallet, you need rather rough strong leather so that the wallet can keep its shape for a long time. For internal parts, you can take the material a little thinner, but not too much, otherwise the seams will be uneven, which will lead to additional wear of these parts. To work, you need the following tools:
Scissors - choose a tool for working with the skin, durable and comfortable.
Sharp knife - a construction or durable clerical knife with interchangeable blades is suitable.
A metal ruler or just a straight plate for cutting with a knife.
Awl or special piercers.
Needles - select the thickness of the thread, but remember that the holes for the needle should be slightly smaller in diameter so that the needle fits tightly in the skin, rather than dangling.
It is worth taking kapron threads - they have sufficient strength and melt at the ends to prevent the seam from opening. Choose the color yourself, based on personal preferences, but it is worth remembering that the thread, a slightly darker shade than the skin, emphasizes the color of the material.
Manufacturing nuances
The most difficult part in making this model, perhaps, is piercing the holes for the threads, here you need to be careful. You should align the stitched parts when piercing or measure the holes exactly on the ruler. The seam will be visible from the outside as an additional finishing element, so the distance between the holes must be maintained as accurately as possible. The end threads will need to be pulled out from the inside, knitted and fused with a lighter. The figures show the patterns with the locations of the holes - you can simply print them on paper and transfer them to the material.
If you are thinking about how to make a wallet for yourself or as a gift to a friend, approach work with accuracy and patience, and you will surely succeed.