A thing made with your own hands always inspires the most pleasant and warm feelings. And when it is made with love, it seems that there is nothing more to dream about ... except to always have it with you.

On the other hand, you can ask the question: what thing, constantly at hand, gives a person the most pleasure. The answer is becoming more and more clear, however, we need to firmly tie the ends of both assumptions with one more clue: this thing is a combination of pleasant and useful.

There is still a little uncertainty, but the following statement will finally dispel all misunderstandings: this thing fits perfectly in your pocket and is simply indispensable for any fashionista.

Now there can be no doubt that this is a wallet. A beautiful, original wallet that meets all the whims of its owner, made with your own hands. But how to do it without first reading the instructions.

How to make a wallet with your own hands

There are a lot of options for this accessory, and even more such ideas “sit” in the heads of future authors. Therefore, the instructions will provide basic information about the material and decorations and a short master class on making a wallet on your own - one of the fairly simple and beautiful models.

Material

Thinking about what you can make a wallet with your own hands, first of all, of course, they pay attention to a leather wallet - and not in vain. This model is expensive, looks serious and lasts a very long time. Working with leather is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

In addition to the advantages already listed - quality, strength and appearance - this material is perfect for the manufacture of female and male models. The most important thing is to choose quality material. Thick or thin leather - it is important that it is tough, then the wallet will last for many years.

But even such an insignificant obstacle as the search for material can be solved simply - just look into the most secluded places and find the oldest or most unnecessary leather goods in this way - and you can safely get to work.

Next comes the ordinary fabric - but here there are many options. The most common of them, as well as the easiest to work with, malleable and pleasant to the touch material is felt, or one of its varieties is felt. A felt wallet can be made in almost any shape without any special skills. It will be especially pleasant to hold in hands in the winter.

Felt - one of the varieties of felt - a thinner and softer fabric. It can be used to make the most original wallet ideas, besides, felt is ideal for beginner craftswomen.

In a separate group, you can put a fabric with a print - that is, an already applied pattern. Such a product, of course, looks more beautiful, but its manufacture will require more patience and skill, as well as additional material for interior decoration.

After the option with an ordinary fabric, you can consider denim. The principle of working with it is completely identical to the previous version - it is simple, does not require special tools or skills.

Denim fabric, unlike ordinary fabric, is more dense and wear-resistant, but in elegance it is perhaps inferior to felt. From it you can make a simple and good handbag with a zipper or a drawstring for small things.

Now there remain two of the most exciting, most beautiful and at the same time the most difficult options. The first one is a knitted wallet. Making such a wallet with your own hands is made according to special sewing patterns.

The second one is made of beads. To do this, you need to be able to weave well. But with due patience, diligence and perseverance, knitted wallets, or, in particular, woven from beads, turn out to be the most beautiful.

Decoration

In this matter, there certainly can not be advisers. The only thing that is still appropriate is to list the various options for jewelry. These can be rhinestones, beads, embroidery, appliqués, beautiful buttons, ribbons, zippers and pockets, and special, decorated material, and how to arrange it is up to the author to decide.

After all of the above, you can safely proceed to the main part.

Master class: How to make a wallet with your own hands

Required material and tools:

• riveting
• Hole punch for rivets
• Scissors
• Paper

Sequencing:

A template is made from a sheet of paper. It looks as simple as possible and is a cross with a thickened, vertical part. The height of the vertical and the width of the horizontal lines of such a template should be equal so that when they are added, an even rectangle is obtained without protruding parts. According to the template, a similar blank of the future leather wallet is cut out.

The resulting product is already a future wallet. It remains only to fasten the four extreme corners with rivets so as to capture all layers of the skin, make a couple of rivets along the edges of the inner pockets - their more accurate location will not be difficult to determine on the finished model - glue or stitch all the contours and optionally decorate the finished product to taste. The wallet is ready. You can start filling it out.

To decide which model is most suitable, you can see photos of homemade wallets and choose from ready-made options. And no matter what riches this purse keeps in itself, it will always be full of those very warm feelings that the owner put into it - and most importantly, its author.

DIY wallet photo

Leather is a noble and very expensive material. This wallet model is very simple, so you do not need to have a special skill, your diligence and perseverance are enough.

Such a wallet can be sewn from a small rectangle of leather, for example, a favorite but outdated bag.

To make a handbag we need:
1. Handbag templates.
2. Genuine or artificial leather. You can take suede.
3. Needles, thick synthetic threads.
4. Stationery knife.
5.Glue.
6.Awl or special punches for thread holes.
7. Clothes rivets.
8. Lighter.
9.Printer.
10. Punchers, hammer.

Wallet patterns:

To get started, print the handbag templates on paper, it is better to make several copies. Depending on the size of the handbag, the templates can be enlarged or reduced, just keep in mind that there are several templates and you need to scale them proportionally. Using paper templates, cut out templates from leather.
Using paper templates, we make folds on leather blanks.

The bold line on the template marks the seam line along which the leather blanks will be connected into a single whole.
Along the line of the seam, using an awl or special punches and a hammer, we make holes on the leather blanks.

Then we combine and sew the leather blanks together with the help of threads and a needle.

We insert rivets into the leather templates, the installation locations are marked on the paper template. It must be done very precisely and accurately. For tear strength, we insert rivets into the body of the bag through an additional piece of leather.

Now we assemble the handbag along the folds, according to the template, close it, check for correct assembly.
The last step is the seams on the side folds of the handbag, they are made somewhere up to the middle of the side, complete them and the handbag is ready. Try it. you will succeed, such a handmade handbag will not be an extra accessory for your everyday life. This is what the wallet looks like:

Suede wallets:

How to make a wallet from genuine leather MK, another photo of MK

So for work you will need tools, threads and leather.

Another wallet option:

In the finished version, you will receive a simple and practical wallet. It will be possible not only to carry it with you in your purse, but also on your belt or even your neck.

Step by step master class.

To do this, it is not at all necessary to purchase a piece of leather in a store; at first, it is recommended to use things that have served their purpose for a long time. For example, a bag, gloves, boot tops, etc. You will need: a piece of leather, glue, a needle, strong thread (you can choose a contrasting color), a thimble, two metal rings and a metal button.

1. Increase the specified pattern to the required size, print it out, and then cut it out.

2. Transfer the finished pattern to the wrong side of the leather piece - circle the pattern with a pen and cut it out, while leaving a few millimeters of allowance.

3. The resulting part must be bent in half (face to face) and stitched from the first to the second point "A", in this case you will sew the side, as well as the bottom of the wallet. Now repeat this action on the other side to sew the side part between the "B" points. Sewing leather is not easy, so use a thimble, it will greatly speed up and make your task easier.

But if making wallets is tedious for you, or they seem bulky and large, consider money clips. This is a stylish and convenient way to carry bills.

4. When you completely sew the sides, you need to turn it on the front side, and then sew two metal buckles (rings) on the sides. It's not just a decoration, you can attach a handle to these little details to make it more convenient to carry if you don't have a bag at hand.

5. Now you need to make a belt. To do this, take a piece and cut into six long narrow strips. Then you should pass three pieces through the metal ring and start weaving the pigtails, make the length of the handle at your discretion. Now repeat the action and make the second handle. This part of your accessory will look more original if you choose leather of different colors. You can fix the ends with a regular paper clip.

6. Time to attach or sew a button to the wallet, and thread the handles through the side buckles. In this form, it looks very good, but if necessary, the tips can be trimmed.

7. Your exclusive wallet is ready to use. But, if you follow fashion trends, are bold in your decisions and are not afraid to experiment, then decorate it with beads, beads, and multi-colored feathers.

Notice that by increasing the size of the pattern and lengthening the handle, this wallet can easily be transformed into a small handbag.

Or this bag

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A wallet is an accessory that almost everyone has. It can be made with your own hands and put up as a gift for a child, girl or man. To create a beautiful accessory, you do not need a large amount of material, tools and special skills in the field of cutting and sewing. It is enough to take the remaining shreds of fabric, show imagination and patience, and also allocate some free time. This article will tell you how to sew a wallet at home.

Materials and tools

A small number of items are used as materials and tools for creating a wallet. Be sure to purchase the main fabric and lining material, which will require a little. It is important that the wallet has a zipper, so you will need to buy a short clasp. As a decor, you can use beads, rhinestones, appliqués and other decorations. In the course of work, you will need to use threads, needles and pins.

Sewing tools

What material to give preference to create a practical wallet

For a coin box, flaps from absolutely any material are suitable. It would be more practical to use the remnants of fabrics or old clothes, which it is a pity to throw away.

Patchwork for sewing

It could be:

• cotton;
• leather;
• felt;
• atlas;
• velvet;
• velvet and more.

Note! Do not use worn, damaged fabric. So the wallet will not have a beautiful appearance, and will also last very little time.

Suitable fabric

On the Internet, there are a large number of patterns for a denim wallet, which is sewn by hand. The material is considered the most practical, and you can take it from old trousers or shorts.

We sew a wallet with our own hands

For a comfortable women's wallet, you will need to take the main material, a seal and a zipper.

No. 1 wallet pattern

In this example, a master class on creating a coin box will be considered, for which you must have:

• the front part of the main fabric - 20 × 30 cm;
• fabric sealer, divided into 3 parts: 2 of them - 20 × 9 cm, and the other - 20 × 7 cm;
• the same amount of sealant on glue for bags;
• the inner part - 20 × 30 cm;
• lining - 20 × 30 cm;
• clasp, clasp or and magnetic button.

Pattern number 2

Step by step sewing instructions are below.

Outer part:

1. Seal the front part with interlining and iron the adhesive seal for bags to the inside.
2. Sew the pieces together and secure with a longitudinal stitch.
3. Proceed to install the magnet or button to close the wallet. To do this, you need to bend the front part and the lining, install the clasp, bend the seal and fix the clasp on the lining and the front part.
4. Stitch the product on a typewriter to get a blank for a wallet.
5. Round the corners of the model.

Inner part:

1. You will need to take 2 rectangles measuring 18 × 18 cm and glue them with interlining.
2. Make small rectangles measuring 2 × 4 cm for the fastener.
3. Arrange the zipper in such a way that 18 cm remain.
4. Fold the rectangles right sides together and place a zipper between them. Attach a large rectangle to the front, and a smaller one to the back.
5. Sew the pieces together and do the same on the other side to make a figure eight.
6. Turn pocket inside out and iron.
7. Put the design inside the outer wallet blank and make sure everything fits.
8. Make membranes that will act as an accordion for the sections of the wallet.
9. Sew the membranes to the inner section with a zipper and make serif-folds.
10. Sew the inner and outer parts together and process around the entire perimeter with an inlay.

The wallet is ready to use.

Interesting! To the popular question of what fabric a Turkish wallet is sewn from, the answer is simple - often from genuine leather.

How to sew a wallet for men

Leather products look especially beautiful and stylish. This will be practical if there are some leather boots, jacket or bag left that are no longer worn. Working with leather is quite difficult, so, among other things, you will need to find a hammer or an awl.

Purse for a man

Since you cannot pierce the skin with a needle, you will have to use instant glue. In addition, you will need to take a pencil, a ruler, leather threads, a zipper and the material itself.

1. To begin with, it is worth deciding on the size. In this case, an accessory in the form of a rectangle 20 × 15 cm will be made.
2. Draw 3 rectangles on the skin. The dimensions of one are 20 × 15 cm, the second - 20 × 5 cm, and the third - 8 × 4 cm.
3. Cut out details.
4. Apply glue to the edge of the first part and attach a zipper to it. Press the clasp tightly and wait for it to dry.
5. Do the same for the second rectangle.
6. Sew a zipper to the details for a more secure fit.
7. Apply glue around the perimeter of the two rectangles and fold them together.
8. On a typewriter, walk along all the edges of the product.
9. The result is a wallet that is basically ready to use.
10. As an addition, it is worth creating a brush for the slider. On the small remaining rectangle, use scissors to make several strips that are not cut to the end. On the upper part, where there are no cuts, apply glue and twist the part to make a brush.
11. Attach the fringe to the zipper and enjoy a beautiful accessory.

Pattern for purse

It can be supplemented with decorative elements, but it is best to leave the minimalist design.

DIY children's wallet: scheme

A coin holder for children can be made in the form of an animal, cartoon character or other interesting figure. A girl or a boy will be happy to receive such a cute accessory as a gift.

Children's wallet

To sew a children's wallet with your own hands, you will need to take the main fabric in brown, light material for the muzzle, felt, clasp, lining fabric, buttons and synthetic winterizer. For embroidery of the muzzle, wool or floss may be required. The wallet template will be made on paper using a pencil and ruler.

A pattern of a fabric wallet, which is easy to make with your own hands, can be found on the Internet and printed. It consists of 5 parts that will need to be translated into paper. The main thing is not to forget about the seams and make allowances for them. Details for the dog purse can be drawn as you wish. Be sure to have ears, eyes, muzzle and back.

Pattern for the children's version

The dimensions of the coin bag will be small, but you can increase the wallet at your discretion.

1. Cut the fabric according to the pattern, leaving the ends not rounded.
2. Position the zipper between the material for the back wall and the front.
3. Sew a fastener to two patches.
4. Cut out the lining and sew to the product from the wrong side.
5. Place a synthetic winterizer on top and outline the boundaries of the pocket.
6. Connect the parts with pins and sew along the contours, leaving a small hole at the bottom for turning the product inside out.
7. Turn over through the hole to the front side and begin to shape the muzzle of the dog.
8. On the fabric to create the dog's face, embroider points for the antennae, a mouth and sew on a nose in the form of a button.
9. Sew a padding polyester to the ears from the main fabric and turn them on the front side.
10. Sew the ears and muzzle to the wallet.
11. Add button eyes.

This completes the creation of the wallet. The result is an interesting accessory in the form of an animal, which is sure to please the baby.

How to decorate a wallet with your own hands Beautifully decorated purse

A wallet is a practical accessory that will become a useful thing for everyone. If there are no gift ideas for a friend or loved one, then you can sew a small wallet yourself and present it for any occasion.

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Expensive, designer wallets or purses are sophisticated and beautiful, but with their high cost, they are not always available. The same type of “mass production” models, on the contrary, are cheap, but look boring and completely devoid of individuality. Meanwhile, becoming the owner of a stylish accessory is quite simple - you can make a wallet with your own hands, choosing for this a suitable color scheme and execution technique. Tips from experienced craftswomen and step-by-step master classes will make it easy to cope with sewing or knitting.

Manufacturing methods

A convenient place to store banknotes, coins, business cards is a wallet or purse. The latter was created for men, its significant differences are minimalism, manufacturing material (leather), dark colors. Women's and children's wallets, on the contrary, in bright colors, with designer elements, are sewn from a variety of fabrics.

Knitting

In the manufacture of a wallet, two methods are more often used - this is crocheting or knitting. Even knitting forms a pattern, the density of which varies depending on the thickness of the thread. Products made of thick yarn keep their shape well, lining material is not always required.

The most common crochet technique is that wallets are dense. To connect parts, a minimum of seams is required, some products are generally made without them. We use cotton, woolen, semi-woolen with different additions of thread. Lightweight and openwork wallets are made from cotton yarn. But more often they knit from thicker threads with crochet No. 2, 3, 4. If you want to get a voluminous accessory, they take knitted yarn.

Sewing

For sewing wallets, fabric, leather, leatherette are used. The material is easy to choose for a wardrobe or a bag, the main thing is its strength. Cotton, linen, denim, viscose fabrics are suitable.

A felt purse is the easiest to sew, as the fabric is soft and does not require edge processing, which cannot be said about leather - not every sewing machine can connect parts from this dense material.

A leather wallet is reliable, does not require complex maintenance, and lasts for 3-5 years. It is sewn from cow or calf types of material, they are softer and more convenient to work with. When sewing by hand, pre-pierce stitch holes. Vegetable tanned material is afraid of moisture, but it is elastic. On it you can create carving, pyrography, embossing. The main disadvantage is the occurrence of microcracks over time. Nylon threads are used for firmware, they can be melted, thereby hiding the knots. For decorative purposes, to emphasize the color of the skin, sew with a thread of a darker shade.

Choice of material color

The color of the future accessory can be chosen for the wardrobe. Wallet and bag, made of the same material and using the same technique, look stylish. Fans of oriental traditions can choose a color according to Feng Shui knowledge:

1. Black is the color of the energy of the earth, associated with its fertility. It means the accumulation of finances, and not aimless spending. Most often, men's wallets made of soft calfskin are made black. This color scheme will suit Leo, Capricorn. Their determination will lead to an increase in income.
2. Golden - the energy of the metal attracts sunlight and the power of money. Affects the development of spiritual and material qualities. Attractive color for Aries, Lviv.
3. Green - means peace and energy savings. Double luck awaits owners born in years with numbers 4 and 5 at the end. This shade is combined with the energy of Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn.
4. The red wallet attracts money. But they should not be stored for a long time, but should encourage new beginnings. The color is more suitable for Leo, Scorpio.

Violet shades, according to Feng Shui, are associated with water. There is an opinion that for Gemini, Virgo, it is this color scheme that attracts money.

Clasp options

Wallets are complemented by different types of fasteners, both internal and external. Some options for men's wallets are fastened only inside, and the outside is simply covered. The most common fasteners are buttons or zippers.

Main types:

1. Buttons - give the product elegance and a finished look. Made of metal in different colors: gold, silver and so on. Buttons are punched and sewn. The latter are more suitable for inside pockets. The punch buttons close firmly, but should not work very tight. Outside fixed on the valve or strap.
2. Magnetic fastener - closes the compartment for small change or serves as a lock for the entire wallet. Such a fixation is not particularly reliable, it can easily open. Although some users prefer this clasp, which requires no effort to open.
3. Zipper - having decided to sew a wallet with your own hands, it is important to choose the color and size of the zipper. The design closes the inner pocket, and is used as an external lock. The main requirement is that the zipper should open easily, not touch the lining, and not tear the banknotes. The runner can be decoratively designed in the form of a flower, figurine or supplemented with a leather element.
4. Clasp - gives the wallet a vintage look. Reliable lock will not allow coins to get enough sleep. The design is made of metal of different colors (silver, gold). In creativity, clasps of various shapes and sizes are used. They are sewn to the base of the wallet with threads.
5. Velcro (Velcro tape) - it is presented in different colors, it can also perform a decorative function. With repeated use, the tape is poorly fixed.
6. Buttons - many different shapes, colors, textures, sizes, so choosing an option for a wallet is not difficult. Buttons are suitable for knitted, fabric accessories. They hold well but are difficult to open.

Some wallets are secured with synthetic or leather laces. This is an interesting design element, but such a product is difficult to open and close.

Manufacturing steps depending on the material

To create wallets, different materials are used, not only new ones. Depending on the sewing method, the sequence of work is different.

From old jeans

You can make a great wallet out of old jeans with your own hands. First you need to prepare the material, even pieces of trousers will do. They must be washed and ironed. Stitching is carried out in 3 stages: sewing the accessory itself, a small pocket, collecting the entire product. First, a wallet pattern is made with seam allowances. The sequence of work is below:

1. The lining is attached to the pockets along the upper edge. All parts of the business card holder are connected.
2. Sew a pocket for coins. Then the lower edge of the valve is stitched and a button is placed. The pocket is collected with an accordion, fixing the folds with a seam. Put the second part of the button.
3. Sew all pockets to the base.
4. Attach the button to the main part to the sewn loop.

It remains only to connect the outer and inner parts of the wallet - and the accessory is ready.

There is one more open side of the wallet

Leather

They start making a wallet with the selection of leather and patterns. If the surface of the fabric is uneven, it is smoothed with an iron through a damp cloth. Let dry and get to work.

1. With the help of a ruler, patterns are redrawn, cut out with scissors, a clerical knife.
2. Make holes for the stitches using an awl. In order for the thread to lie flat during sewing, the skin is pressed with an iron needle, creating a groove.
3. The edges of the details of the leather purse are sanded with sandpaper, tinted and polished with cotton wool.
4. Attach pockets for business cards. The bonding points are cleaned with a knife for better adhesion. The details are glued.
5. The pocket in the middle of the wallet is sewn on, the main parts are glued and also fixed with threads.

Treat the edges with leather paint, this will give the accessory hardness. Grind with sandpaper, remove irregularities.

Pattern

We make blanks

From felt

Soft felt material is pleasant to work with. The edges of the parts do not require processing. Do-it-yourself felt wallets are sewn from a material 1-2 mm thick. Patterns are transferred to the fabric and cut out evenly. To create an inner pocket, a zipper is sewn into the part, cutting off an unnecessary length. Business card pockets are gradually laid out on the base, sewn along the bottom edge. The latter is fixed from all sides, capturing the side surfaces of others. A strap with a magnetic latch is sewn to the top valve. The parts are assembled and a connecting seam is made along the edge.

It is not difficult to sew a women's wallet from knitwear. After cutting out the details, they begin to work with the front part. It is sealed with a cotton lining, interlining and an inner part. They are connected, quilted. Then attach the button. The edges are rounded, processed with an oblique inlay. Sew an inside pocket with a zipper. To expand the wallet, side flaps are sewn to the inner pocket and base.

We sew the prepared parts

Knitted

Openwork, children's wallets with their own hands can be crocheted. A tight knit is suitable, with or without a crochet. For a one-piece knitted wallet, work starts from the bottom. Round models are knitted in columns from a ring of 5-6 air loops, increases are made in each row. Rectangular wallets are knitted along an elongated oval, starting to tie a chain of air loops on both sides. Having received the required dimensions, an openwork valve is performed. For a pattern of double crochet stitches, colored threads are used. A button is sewn to the valve.

Decor methods

A wallet is a thing that everyone needs. It is believed that in order to attract money, it must be richly decorated. Decorative design is the final stage of work. A wallet made of genuine leather or leatherette is decorated with a discreet, simple decor. It can be various fasteners, pockets.

The glued application will give individuality to the product.

You can decorate the wallet by painting on it with acrylic paints or using the decoupage technique. The skin is pre-treated with an alcohol solution. 2-3 layers of acrylic paint are applied on top. Work with a brush in one direction, allowing each layer to dry. Draw an image or stick a pattern from a napkin, smooth it with a brush. Coated with acrylic varnish. Purses of various shades can be decorated with embroidery, gluing beads, lace, leather elements, decoration with ribbons. When choosing a decor, the color combination can be tone-on-tone or contrasting.

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of making a DIY men's leather wallet. This is something that I have been working on for several months and in the process I have enjoyed a lot. I have created various versions of the wallet and now I have reached perfection. It's cute and small (fits well in the awfully small pockets of women's jeans), but it still holds a few cards and cash.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the entire process of making a leather wallet. This is something that I have been working on for several months and in the process I have enjoyed a lot. I have created various versions of the wallet and now I have reached perfection. It's cute and small (fits well in the awfully small pockets of women's jeans), but it still holds a few cards and cash.

I included three different options in the instructions - one with straight pockets and two with slanted ones. The wallet holds 8 cards and some rolled cash - great for everyday use.

In the process of creating, you will learn a lot about working with leather. I am attaching links to Tandy, if they turned out to be non-working, then just search the site and find similar products.

Step 1: Tools and Materials

Below is a list of what will help you create a wallet, with links to where I bought these things:

• thick vegetable tanned leather 300-400 grams per m2
• sketch of a men's leather wallet (attached in the next step)
• leather clip (optional, but incredibly useful!)
• jojoba or other skin oil
• scalpel
• ruler
• rubber mallet
• spray
• small piece of cardboard
• small clamps
• fine-grained sandpaper

You will also need paper and rag towels. I know it's a long list, but you can do so many interesting things with it that you won't be able to keep it.

Step 2: Select and cut out the sketch

I have attached 3 sketches in PDF format. Choose the one you like and carefully cut it out of the skin with a ruler and a scalpel. Lightly moisten the skin section with oil.

Files

Step 3: Polish the Short Edges

You will need to polish the two short edges of the wallet as they will be very difficult to get close to after gluing and stitching.

First, apply a little oil to the edges, if they are dry, then it will be very difficult to achieve a pleasant gloss. Apply some tragacanth resin to the edge, let it stick, and start running the polisher over it. Repeat the process until the edges are slightly darkened and rounded.

Step 4: Fold the Edges

Mark the fold lines on the leather on the inside. Moisten the fold lines with a little water and fold the skin along the lines, securing it with clips. Work carefully as this step is very important and must be done accurately.

When pinching the leather, I use scraps of old leather - they prevent the purse from damage and dents.

Let the skin dry and check what you got. If the edges don't fit perfectly, moisten them with water and tap the fold with a hammer to help smooth out the fold.

Step 5: Create the middle fold

Wet the leather along the center fold line and carefully fold it in half - check that all the edges come together. I prefer to secure this inversion in a clamp.

Step 6: Draw an indentation at the seam

I traced the stitching line with a groover. For best results, take your time and work on dry skin.

Step 7: Tape the pockets

Take tape or paper and use it as a guide to apply the glue, protecting the places where the glue should not be. Apply glue along the edges of the inside of the wallet and pinch or press down on the areas to be glued until the glue dries.

Step 8: Punch Holes in the Inner Pockets

I use a diamond chisel - it makes very neat holes. Lightly wet the skin and wait until it is almost dry, then go over it with a chisel and make holes.

Step 9: Use an awl to make the outer holes.

Lay the wallet on the cardboard, outside up. Take a sharp awl and go through all the fresh holes. The awl must be strictly vertical, do not make any corners, or the holes inside the wallet will turn out to be crooked.

On the outside of the wallet, you will have a line of small holes.

Step 10: Making a Groove on the Outside of the Wallet

Using the holes as guides, make a groove on the outside of the wallet.

Lightly wet the skin and let it dry almost completely, then take a special chisel and make an indentation in the skin.

After that, you can once again go through the holes with an awl and make sure they are in good condition.

Step 11: Oil the Wallet

It is very important to moisten the skin with oil before stitching, because the wax on the thread can cause oil absorption problems in the future.

Take an old piece of fabric and apply a couple of coats of oil to the outer layer of the skin. Pay attention to the recesses with holes - now is your last chance to lubricate them properly. I love jojoba oil - it's odorless and has a 5 year shelf life, which means it won't go rancid in your pocket.

Use tragacanth resin to polish the edges of the wallet as you did before. If the edges of the bag are dry, don't forget to apply some jojoba oil to them.

After polishing, the edges of the wallet should be neat and smooth.

Step 15: Oil again and you're done!

After stitching and polishing, lubricate the leather wallet again with a little oil and it's ready!