I drew my sister-in-law Mere for Christmas this year, who wanted a wallet–something modern, something neutral, something functional. I based my color scheme off these shoes, which I knew she really liked. I made up the wallet pattern, because I couldn’t find a tutorial for a bi-fold with vertical card holders. The leather detail really makes the wallet, if you ask me. When I started looking for leather, I called the local Tandy’s Leather shop, and asked how much they sold their scraps for. I think she quoted me at something ludicrous like my First Born (it was $15 per 8″ square, I think). I decided to swing by a local leather shop that I remembered driving by, and was thrilled when I stopped by and found bins and bins of scraps for $2 per square foot. He gave me three 6″ squarish pieces for $1. SOLD!!
I love how this turned out, and I think she did too. Now about one for me…
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That looks so good. Amazing! Well done.
Wish I had a leather shop close that sold stuff that cheap. I have a few projects in mind.
cool! I want to make myself a wallet pouch- my old one’s zipper broke. I found a tutorial online, but thought it was confusing (or maybe it was just late..) I’m planning on using my old one as a pattern.
Next time you need leather PLEASE call me. You can go to Rustico and get scraps for FREE! Bc your cool like that
We have HUGE HUGE bins full of it. Already sorted into the appropriate colors.
And OMG on the wallet!!! Adoreable!!! I love it!
Uuum really???? That really just makes all my leather dreams come true. SOOO excited!! ps i loved your skinny jeans post, they turned out soooo awesome!
Um, Becky, can I be your friend too?
Mim, we must have a tutorial!!! Or at least a pattern. It’s so cute/cool.
Tell ya what, if I make another for myself, then I’ll make a pattern/tutorial. Sound okay:)?
Coo’
Thoroughly Modern Merrideth.
LUCKY. (Say in Napoleon Dynomite voice, btw love my wallet never want anything diff.)