Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[hollowsleather]

Hollows; Are you doing something new or something else for Archival Clothing?

Just making more of the same wallets at the moment, there might be some other projects forthcoming. Scheming some things.

[Happy Hooligan]

I've been sewing on some wallets and since I've started making my own wax and resin, I now feel like Chevy Chase from Xmas Vacation when he's in bed trying to read the magazine... Awesome stuff I made, but sticky as fly paper.

[corter]

finally finished up designing my "simple/minimal bifold" that's been a gaping hole in my product lineup. Wanted to do something a bit unique, and didn't want to rush the design- this is a year or so in the making. It's one piece, with only one sewn joint in the middle. pretty proud of this one

[simontuntelder]

Corter, we need more pics. Lots of pics!

It looks like a piece, you are going to need a die cut for...

[marineabilly]

Hollow's, can't wait for your upcoming projects. Always a treat.

Nice work you have going there, Sennit Heritage!

Cheers!!

[Happy Hooligan]

corter, how does that work? Is it a billfold?

[simontuntelder]

Hollow's, can't wait for your upcoming projects. Always a treat.

Cheers!!

Second that

[Sennit Heritage]

Thanks Marineabilly.

[simontuntelder]

Another iPhone case that I did - for myself. This one can be used for both the 3 and the 4.

Vegtable tanned leather and 5ply waxed linen thread. Please keep in mind, that it hasn't been oiled and edges haven't been burnished yet.

If you need more info, read here

IMG_3603 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3604 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3605 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3606 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3607 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3609 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3610 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3611 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3612 by tuntelder, on Flickr

[PETEROCK1]

Big ups, Nicholas!

[corter]

Corter, we need more pics. Lots of pics!

It looks like a piece, you are going to need a die cut for...

yea, it'll be die cut in all probability. Here's the final design with everything tweaked and final- I used Edge Kote to show the lines, but please pardon my lack of experience with the stuff- don't really like it.

folded up, it's very slim (has a dozen cards and 5 bills in it)

The only stitching is an interior welt

detail shots. It's kind of round still, because it's just been made. However, the design is made to flatten as you use it and mold really well to your body quickly with the placement of the layers and folds.

Last, the pocket curve took me a while to get, but it's perfect now- the curve extends over the fold on top, and what that does is tuck the welt perfectly in the center fold when shut, almost feeling like the wallet is closing itself. The curve also adds strength & structure, on top of being protective and covering the whole card while still allowing easy access. The pockets are not tight at all- almost pouch like, where you could stuff the wallet with 30 cards if you want. However, if you only use a few cards, the wallet molds itself shut in a couple days use.

Sorry for blabbering, I feel like I've come out of hibernation with this one- really proud of it!

[CMCiA]

Great wallet!

[simontuntelder]

Interesting work, Corter. That's something you don't see every day. Well done.

In regards to edge kote. If you don't like it, then don't use it.

[corter]

thanks! I won't use it for anything I sell for sure. Just to show the folds more clearly in these photos I figured

[unlucky]

A rockabilly buddy stopped by today for a new wallet. I took a cue from Marineabilly and made him this:

Here's my version of a minimally stitched/folded billfold.

[corporalclegg]

Lighter holder I made for myself a few weeks ago

[t.wayne]

unlucky is the man.

[marineabilly]

A rockabilly buddy stopped by today for a new wallet. I took a cue from Marineabilly and made him this:

Here's my version of a minimally stitched/folded billfold.

That's hot!!!

[JAW]

That billfold is dope corter, truly a unique design.

[McBaine]

Beautiful, Unlucky. I love the idea of your minimalistic billfold.

[marineabilly]

[simontuntelder]

So what leather are you guys using at the moment?

Some time ago I received this batch of experimental Horween leathers. What do you guys think?

IMG_3601 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3600 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3599 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3598 by tuntelder, on Flickr

Lastly I have possibly found an European source for Chromexcel, which is not cheap, but I think it is a great pull-up.

Other than that I'm usually using Baker leather for belts, but my supply is running out. And different German and Italian hides for other stuff. I'm hoping that I'll be able to do a pilgrimage to Tärnsjö in Sweden, as I want to buy some of their bark tanned leather - also because I like the concept of a Scandinavian made product, but mostly because some of their leathers are superb.

[rayw44]

That looks just like a basketball. What type of animal is it?

[simontuntelder]

It is a bovine leather. But if you don't know so, it could give you the impression of being from fish, bird or some exotic... Or alien, possibly?

If you want to know more about the story, here is a small write-up

Sorry for all the shameless plugs. This is basically the only place on the internet, where I blatantly advertise for my blog.

[Happy Hooligan]

Made some more and a super dark Cordovan version too.

I think these will be the last ones for a while, as the design takes way too many hours to make one...

These are on ETR..

[ItsJustNC]

So what leather are you guys using at the moment?

Some time ago I received this batch of experimental Horween leathers. What do you guys think?

IMG_3601 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3600 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3599 by tuntelder, on Flickr

IMG_3598 by tuntelder, on Flickr

I've read your write up and I'm pretty sure this is an embossed cow's hide. I love the idea for those guys trying to integrate the technology behind a golf ball into an entirely different sport.

And i think that you should use these leather to give your tools a little TLC...!

The pockmarks will make a nice grip.!

[simontuntelder]

Great idea, although I have made leather caps for all of my knives. Most of my other tools are basically just Tandy's cheapest and many of them need replacing, so I'm not going to be making anything for them right now.

- I appreciate the input however.

Regarding the embossing, I'm in doubt myself. The grain pattern is slightly uneven and irregular, so it doesn't look like the typical embossing. I'll take a scrap to an older man I know, that knows tons of stuff about leather. Maybe he can give me some insight, or just spark a conversation.

[ItsJustNC]

Ahh... Dont let the irregular tessalation of the emboss fool you..! During my internship, i had an assignment that needed me to sieve through thousands and thousands of soft copy Pleather textures. Many of which have surprisingly organic looking textures that looks seamless..!

[madstaxbro]

I only make personal items like cardholders and coin pouches when I need, thinking of doing something with goat:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81038318/antique-rustic-copper-brown-goatskin

[simontuntelder]

I would think twice about working with goat leather. I find it a bit too flimsy most of the time.

Have you considered using vegetable tanned pig skin?