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The making of an indispensable...
The bi-fold wallet is probably the most common type wallet for men, I bet pretty every men already owned at least one (if not dozens) like this one in their life. It fits in the back pocket of a trouser (this one is only 75mm high) and can carry everything you need without having to bring with you a bag. Don't take me wrong I love carrying a bag with me, but most guys don't like much to carry bags with them all the time and I understand why... I have already uploaded in the past a pattern on the website, but felt the necessity to make...
Quality remains after price is forgotten!
 Back to basics What does it takes to make a great product? Some nice uncoloured veg tanned leather, a beautiful linen thread, a simple but elegant design, without forgetting the indispensable love and know-how every true craftsmen put into his work… That’s it: less is more Get these things and you’ve got it all to produce a timeless piece of craft that you will proudly carry around for many years and even be able to pass down from generation to generation. I intentionally choose natural veg tanned leather with nothing on top, no paint, no PU coating or God...
Making a veg tanned leather iPad case, all by hand/video tutorial
For this particular project I have used a 1.2mm natural baby calf veg tanned leather, the case doesn't not require any skiving and only two stitching lines are needed to assemble all the parts together.   ------------------Affordable leather crafting tool kit------------------List of tools I am using:- Saphir cream (used for the finishing)- Dubbin wax "Le phoque"- Scratch awl - Skiving knife- Pricking irons- Scratch compass Subscribe to the news letter to get informed when we release a new tutorial!