This wallet is made leather

How to Make a Wallet That Will Last the Rest of Your Life

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matthew Pisarcik & Sebastian Sandersius, the founders of Bison Made.

Nothing is manlier than making something with your own two hands. It’s a source of pride to build something that you can call your own. However, nothing is more frustrating than purchasing something expensive with your hard-earned dollars and having it fail on you. In this article, we want to address a common problem for men: their wallets don’t hold up.

Your wallet gets more use and abuse than just about any other accessory throughout your daily life. And while most fashion label brands build their wallets to look nice in the store, seeing it a few months later is a different story. From unraveling thread to ripping liners, today’s average wallet is designed to wear out. So before dropping your dime on another department store wallet, consider the following guidelines to make your own that will last the rest of your life.

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The first thing that you need to make a wallet is a well-engineered design. We have provided a basic blueprint that is streamlined with a clean, modern look. All the correct dimensions are accounted for to carry the tender of any world currency. This wallet design is known as an Ambrosian manifold, consisting of four pieces of leather that are folded and stitch-assembled into a bi-fold wallet with a single pocket for bills and six pockets for cards.

Materials

Leather

You will need about two square feet of material. We recommend vegetable-tanned leather that is of 2oz thickness. Yes, leather thickness is measured in ounces – it is possible to use 1oz of leather if you want your wallet to be extra thin, and 3oz if you don’t mind the extra bulk. It is possible to use other types of leather, but it is important that the leather be relatively rigid to ensure a firm wallet.

Stitching

Find a color that compliments the color of leather you chose. If unsure, consult the authority on matching in your household: your wife or mom. Using a thread color that is darker than your leather is usually a good start. As for size, we recommend using a thread that is no smaller than TEX138 or larger than TEX270.

Tools

Construction

STEP 1

Whether you decide to create your own design or use the pattern we have provided, the first thing you will need to do is to print the design and cut out the paper patterns. Next, trace the patterns onto a sheet of leather.

STEP 2

Now you will have to carefully cut the pieces out of the leather. Cutting the leather with clean lines will be made easy by using a rotary blade alongside a straight edge ruler. After the pieces are cut out, you need to punch stitching holes into the leather. Use push pins to tack the paper pattern to the leather piece and use an awl (or something like an ice pick) to punch evenly spaced holes. The holes only need to be big enough for your needles and thread to pass through without too much resistance.

STEP 3

Now you are ready to assemble the components together. The smaller pieces A and B are layered on top of C, which all goes on top of D. Next, fold the leather to see where the holes should line up. Creasing the leather thoroughly will make stitching much easier. We have provided a color-coded illustration showing stitching paths with start and end points for your thread. There are various methods for hand stitching but for this assembly, we recommend you use a method called hand saddle stitching. With saddle stitching, there is one thread and two needles (one at each end of the thread). To bind two pieces together, align the holes together and weave two needles through each aligned hole.

STEP 4

To begin, we recommend starting with the blue stitching path. For this path you need about two feet of thread. Pass one needle through the first hole at the starting point of piece B. Pull through until there are equal amounts of thread on both sides of the leather. Take one needle and start it through the next hole from the same side of the leather. Start the other needle through the same hole from the opposite side. Grasp both needles and pull through until the stitch is good and tight. After the fourth hole, you will need to begin binding piece D to piece B. Once you have reached the end point, you will need to pass both needles to the back side and weave the threads, as shown in the middle image, so they are both sticking out of the back side of B. Take these two needles from the back side of B and add on piece C.

STEP 5

To end the blue path, weave the needles between the two aligned holes of B and C, as shown in the images above. At this point, check that the stitching is good and tight all along the blue path and make any tension adjustments needed. If all is fine, you can tie off the two threads by making three consecutive overhand knots.

STEP 6

The red path is the inverse shape, but same technique as the blue path. Following the same routine, stitch piece A to D and C. Tie off the red path and leave about a quarter-inch of remnant thread.

STEP 7

At this point you are ready to move on to stitching paths green and yellow. The first 18 stitches of these paths will be spent binding A and B to C. Once you get to the corners, you will begin to include piece D into the stitching and close up the side of the wallet.

STEP 8

The end points of the green and yellow stitching paths bring you to the corner fold of part D. At these corners, you can bring the threads through the middle, tie them off with three knots, cut the remaining thread, and tuck the knot into the corner fold. Your wallet is DONE!

Final Thoughts

Now you will have a stylish wallet to slap on the table the next time you are out on the town. Like a well-made pair of shoes, this wallet is designed to be easily disassembled and refurbished to ensure you decades of service. Keep it looking sharp by buffing it with a horsehair brush now and again. When using it, you’ll be reminded of the skills learned while making something with attention to detail and pride. In your great-grandfather’s generation, people often made their own clothes, furniture, and shoes. When you work with your hands to build something that matters, you are making a statement that craftsmanship and pride in what you do are fundamental values still relevant for men today.

Update: Below are three blueprint images that will print to scale on regular 8.5″ x 11″ paper. The first image is parts A and B, the second image part C, and the third image part D. Click the images to bring up the full-size versions.

Bison Made uses these same basic principles when producing quality leather carry goods. Instead of paper patterns and hand cutting, we use high precision cutting dies to create consistent leather components that are hand finished and stitched. We have taken a position that by starting with high-quality raw materials and detailed precision, beautiful and functional works that are designed for life will follow.

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Exercise 67. Translate the following questions into English using the passive voice (Dictation-translation).

1) Кто сконструировал этот прибор? 2) Где сейчас конструируют этот прибор? 3) Как долго конструируется этот прибор? 4) Где конструируются такие приборы? 5) Когда будет сконструирован этот прибор? 6) Чей фортепьянный концерт сейчас исполняется? 7) Интересно, сколько раз уже исполнялся этот концерт. 8) Скажите, когда этот концерт исполнялся в первый раз? 9) В который раз уже обсуждается этот вопрос? 10) Часто у вас обсуждаются подобные вопросы? 11) Давно уже этот вопрос обсуждается? 12) Обсуждался ли когда-нибудь этот вопрос, до того как он был передан в комитет. 13) Его можно было видеть в саду в любую погоду. 14) Такие туфли нельзя носить в плохую погоду. 15) Над ним всегда смеялись, когда он был школьником. 16) Зимой свет зажигается очень рано. 17) За билеты было давно уплачено.

Exercise 68. Translate into English (Dictation-translation).

1) О ней очень хорошо отзываются. 2) Свет в квартире погас, и послали за электромонтером. 3) В магазине ему предложили целый ряд книг на интересующую его тему. 4) Можно положиться на эти цифры? 5) Будет ли ему предоставлена возможность пользоваться лабораторией? 6) Задавали ли вам дополнительные вопросы на экзамене? 7) Решение, к которому, наконец, пришли, было всеми одобрено. 8) Их тепло благодарили за помощь. 9) Надо положить конец этим бесполезным спорам. 10) В детском саду за детьми не только присматривают и не только играют с ними, но также учат их песням и танцам, читают им, водят в кино и детские театры.

Exercise 69. Translate into English.

1) Подписано ли это письмо? 2) Это письмо только что подписано директором. 3) Пароход зафрахтован. 4) Соглашение уже заключено. 5) Это соглашение недавно заключено. 6) Товары еще не доставлены. 7) Товары доставлены сегодня самолетом. 8) Этот вопрос еще не исследован. 9) Погружены ли товары? 10) Эта проблема разрешена российскими учеными. 11) Это здание полностью восстановлено. 12) Ящики пересчитаны. Их можно отвезти на склад. 13) Это здание было только что построено, когда мы приехали в Киев. 14) Когда мы получили их телеграмму, пароход был зафрахтован, но товары еще не были доставлены в порт. 15) Когда мы приехали в Киев, там было много домов, которые были разрушены немецкими фашистами. 16) Когда пришел директор, все было готово: документы были проверены и письма были напечатаны. 17) Дом был отремонтирован, забор был покрашен, и много новых фруктовых деревьев было посажено в саду к тому времени, когда он вернулся. 18) Когда вы позвонили по телефону, работа была только что закончена. 19) Вам не придется ждать. Документы будут проверены и письма напечатаны, когда вы придете. 20) Я уверен, что товары будут уже доставлены в порт, когда мы получим их телеграмму.

Exercise 70. Translate into English.

1) Мне еще ничего не говорили об этом. 2) Мне говорили вчера, что его пригласили работать в нашем институте. 3) Им обещали информацию по этому вопросу. 4) Мне предложили билет на концерт, но я отказался. 5) Мне дали этот каталог на заводе. 6) Студентам медицинских институтов преподают латинский язык. 7) Им показали лаборатории и библиотеку Университета. 8) Если мне предложат эту работу, я, конечно, соглашусь. 9) На днях мне рассказали очень интересный анекдот. 10) Нам сказали, что он уехал на завод и что его ожидают не раньше 8 часов. 11) Мне вчера показали очень хорошие снимки Гамбурга.

Exercise 71. Changes of person. Put in the pronouns (I, you etc.)

1. Susan (to you): ‘I feel really fed up with my job.’

You (to Wayne): Susan says ___________ feels really fed up with her job.

2. Laura (to you): ‘How is Louise?’

You (to Louise): Laura asked how ____________ are.

3. Phil (to you): ‘I haven’t got any money.’

You (to Gary): Phil says ______________ hasn’t got any money.

4. Joanna (to you): ‘Kevin never speaks to me.’

You (to Kevin): Joanna says ___________ never speaks to ____________.

Exercise 72. Changes of place and time. Put in: here, that day, the day before, the next day, the week before.

1. Angela (a week ago): ‘Terry and I are going to a concert tomorrow.’

You (today): Angela said she and Terry were going to a concert ________________________

2. Jan (two day ago): ‘I’ve only been in England since yesterday.’

You (today): Jan said he had only been in England since ______________________________

3. Neil (a week ago): ‘I’m meeting my friend at the airport today.’

You (today): Neil said he was meeting his friend at the airport later _____________________

4. Max (in the street): ‘I’ll see you at the coffee bar.’

You (at the coffee bar): Max said he would see me __________________________________

5. Paul (a month ago): ‘The festival was last week.’

You (today): Paul told me the festival had been _____________________________________

Exercise 73. The choice of tense. Put in is or was (Sometimes both are possible.) Is the statement still true (is) or out of date (was)?

Example: I heard today that the block of flats where I live is for sale. I wonder who is going to buy it?

I saw Martin yesterday. He said he wason his way to visit his sister.

1. This wallet is made of plastic not leather. Why did you tell me it ________ leather?

2. We had to hurry yesterday morning. Just as we arrived at the station, we heard an announcement that the train __________ about to leave.

3. What did Barbara said just now? — She said her tooth __________ still aching.

4. I was going to get a cup of coffee, but Mike just told me the machine ___________ out of order. It’s going to be fixed tomorrow.

5. I’m surprised Emma lost her match against Sheila. I thought she __________ a much better player than Sheila.

6. It said on the radio that the Queen ____________ coming here next month. Isn’t that exciting?

7. When he spoke to reporters yesterday, the Chairman said that the company ___________ now in a much better financial position.

8. The advertisement said that the swimming-pool ___________ free, but when we got here, we found we had to pay.

Exercise 74. The tense change. Reply to the statements. The speakers are all saying something different to what they told you before.

Example: ‘I’m going out with Ingrid.’

But you said you weren’t going out with her.

‘I prefer pop music to classical music.’

You told me you preferred classical music.

1. ‘I haven’t finished my project.’

I thought you said ___________________________________________________________

2. ‘I’m better at tennis than golf.’

But you told me _____________________________________________________________

3. ‘I enjoy parties.’

I remember you saying ________________________________________________________

4. ‘I’ve got a video recorder.’

But you said yesterday ________________________________________________________

5. ‘I’m applying for the job.’

I thought you told me _________________________________________________________

6. ‘I like Indian food more than Chinese.’

But you said ________________________________________________________________

Exercise 75. The tense change. A comedy show called “Don’t Look Now!” has just closed after five years at the theatre in London’s West End. It was the most popular comedy for a long time. This is what the critics said when it opened five years ago.

* ‘It’s a marvelous show.’ The Daily Mail.

* ‘You’ll love it.’ The Guardian.

1. ‘The production is brilliant.’ The Sunday Times.

2. ‘I can’t remember a funnier show.’ Stephen Devine.

3. ‘It made me laugh.’ Ben Walsh.

4. ‘You must see it.’ The Evening News.

5. ‘It will be a great success.’ The Telegraph.

6. ‘You might die laughing.’ The Daily Express.

7. ‘It’s the funniest show I have ever seen.’ Joan Proctor.

8. ‘You shouldn’t miss it.’ Time Out.

Now report what critics said.

Example: The Daily Mail said it was a marvelous show.

The Guardian said people would love it.

1. The Sunday Times said ________________________________________________________

Exercise 76. Read the interviews and then complete the newspaper report below. The first one has been done for you.

Interviewer: As Minister of Education, what do you think of the teachers’ demand for a ten per cent rise?

Minister: (1) Frankly, I have little sympathy for the teachers. (2) They are extremely lucky to have a short working day and long holidays. (3) The Government is not prepared to pay them more for doing nothing. (4) The Teachers’ Union must accept that fact. (5) If they go on strike, they will be acting totally irresponsibly.

Reporter: As leader of the Teachers’ Union (TU), what if your reaction to the Minister’s remarks?

Leader of TU: (6) I am extremely angry at the Minister’s remarks. (7) Teachers are hard-working, responsible people. (8) When they go home, they cannot relax because they have to mark books and prepare lessons. (9) I have been teaching for twenty years, and during that time the pay and conditions have gone down. (10) The Minister has no idea what he’s talking about and should resign!

Minister Unsympathetic Towards Teachers

In a television interview last night, the Minister of Education (1) said (that) he had little sympathy for the teachers.

(2) He said ______________________________________________________________________

When asked to comment on the Minister’s remarks, Tom Bolland, leader of the

Teachers’ Union, said (6) __________________________________________________________

Exercise 77. Wh-questions and yes/no questions. What do these tourists want to know at the Tourist Information Centre?

Example: German student: What are the most interesting sights?

A German student wants to know what the most interesting sights are.

Young man: Have you got a town plan?

A young man wants to know if the Centre has got a town plan.

1. Young woman: How can I find out about the town?

A young woman wants to know _________________________________________________

2. Woman: Are there guided tours?

A woman wants to know ______________________________________________________

3. French couple: Where can we stay?

A French couple wants to know _________________________________________________

4. Tourist: Which way is the castle?

A tourist ____________________________________________________________________

5. Japanese man: What shows are there?

A Japanese man ______________________________________________________________

6. Two young men: When does the festival start?

Two young men _____________________________________________________________

Exercise 78. Asking for information. Ask for information using could you tell me …? or do you know…?

Example: ‘Where are the toilets?’ (tell) Could you tell me where the toilets are?

1. Can I park here? (know) _______________________________________________________

2. How long does the film last? (tell) _______________________________________________

3. How often do the buses go? (know) ______________________________________________

4. Are we allowed to smoke? (know) _______________________________________________

5. What time is the flight? (tell) ___________________________________________________

6. How much does a ticket cost? (tell) ______________________________________________

Example: ‘Where do you live?’ She asked him where he lived.

‘Have you worked before?’ She asked him if he had worked before.

1. “Why do you want the job?” She asked him _______________________________________

2. “How did you hear about it?” She asked him ______________________________________

3. “Are you fit?” She asked him __________________________________________________

4. “Can you work on Saturdays?” She asked him _____________________________________

5. “How will you travel to work?” She asked him _____________________________________

6. “Have you got a bicycle?” She asked him _________________________________________

7. “How much do you expect to earn?” She asked him _________________________________

8. “When can you start?” She asked him ____________________________________________

Exercise 80. Put the following into indirect (reported) speech.

1. ‘Where did you live in Wales?’ she enquired.

2. ‘Who is your favourite film star?’ I asked her.

3. ‘Have you ever seen the Phantom of the Opera?’ she asked me.

4. ‘Did she like living here?’ he wondered.

5. ‘Would he support our claim for higher wages?’ I asked them.

6. ‘Are you going to the IBS Gala on Thursday week?’ he asked me.

7. ‘Had she visited Singapore before?’ I asked him.

8. ‘Am I on time?’ my colleague asked me.

9. ‘Do you know who is meeting our Hungarian agent at the airport?’ asked our Sales Manager.

Exercise 81. Tim is very unhappy with his landlady. Read what the landlady says and then complete the dialogue below.

1. Stay in your room after dinner!

2. Eat your meals in the kitchen, not the dining-room!

3. Don’t bring your friends to the house!

4. Don’t use telephone!

5. Take your shoes off when you come indoors!

6. Don’t make noise after nine o’clock!

7. Don’t use the bathroom after 8.00 p.m.!

8. Smoke in the garden, not the house!

Example: ‘Take your washing to the launderette!’

She told me to take my washing to the launderette.

or She told me (that) I should/must take my washing to the launderette.

‘Don’t use my washing machine!’

She told me not to use her washing machine.

or She told me (that) I shouldn’t/couldn’t use her washing machine.

Tim: I must find somewhere else to live. My landlady’s impossible!

Tim: She’s so unfriendly. You know, she told me (1) __________________________________

Tim: Yes, and she (2) ___________________________________________________________

Bob: You mean, by yourself?

Tim: Yes. But that’s not all. (3) ___________________________________________________

Bob: She sounds awful!

Tim: She is. The day I arrived, (4) _________________________________________________

Tim: And (5) __________________________________________________________________

Tim: Yes! Then (6) _____________________________________________________________

Tim: But listen to this! (7) ________________________________________________________

Bob: I don’t believe it!

Tim: It’s true! And, finally, (8) ____________________________________________________

Bob: Well, I’m not surprised you want to move!

Exercise 81. Read the following extract from a board meeting of Discoverer Lines, a shipping company. Then complete the minutes of the meeting below. The first one has been done for you.

Director: Right. (1) There are two ship we have to discuss this morning: the Magellan and the Columbus. (2) Mr McManus, is there any more news about the Columbus?

Mr McManus: (3) I had another telex from the captain yesterday. (4) The ship’s still in Sydney Harbor and can’t be unloaded because of the docker’s strike.

Mr Wates: (5) Could the crew on the Columbus unload the ship themselves?

Mr McManus: No, (6) it’s out if the question. (7) The Union would stop every ship in the company!

Director: Well, (8) let me know as soon as you have any news, Mr McManus. Now, (9) I understand there is a problem with the Magellan. (10) What do you know about it, Mr Greaves?

Mr Greaves: (11) The Magellan broke down in the Mediterranean two days ago. (12) We’re going to take the ship into Malta for repairs.

Director: (13) How long will the repairs take?

Mr Greaves: (14) They shouldn’t take longer than two or three days, but we may have to wait for spare parts.

Director: (15) How much will the repairs cost, Mr Wates?

Director: (17) Are you going to supervise the repairs yourself, Mr Greaves?

Mr Greaves: (18) Yes. My flight to Malta leaves tomorrow morning.

Discoverer Lines

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Make a Leather Wallet

Introduction: Make a Leather Wallet

In this instructable I’m going to take you through my whole process of making a leather wallet. This is something I’ve been working on for a few months now and I’m really pleased with the finished workflow and product. I’ve been carrying different versions of this wallet for months now now and I love it! It’s nice and small (easy to fit in the terrible and nearly nonexistent pockets in lady jeans!) but still fits a decent amount of cards and cash.

Making this leather wallet will teach you loads about leatherworking, too! It’s a great project to get you off and running.

P.S. If any of the links to Tandy aren’t working, please use the search on the Tandy Leather website to find what you need.

Check out the rest of my intro to leatherworking projects for more information:

Step 1: Tools + Supplies

Below is a list of the things I used to make this wallet, with links to what I’m using if applicable:

It’s also a great idea to have some paper towels and q-tips on hand.

Step 2: Choose and Cut Out Your Pattern

I’ve attached three patterns in PDF format. Choose the style you’d like and cut it out carefully using a ruler and an x-acto knife.

Lightly oil the grain side of the leather once it’s been cut.

Leather Wallet – The Ultimate Guide about Buying and Using One

A wallet is one of the most essential and practical accessories that every man should have. It helps you to store and organize all of your cards and cash. Not just that, a high quality leather wallet, especially when it comes with your initials, is a signature of your status and your style. A classic leather wallet will also be able to stay timelessly trendy and fashionable. Therefore, it is a definitely a must have item, not just in term of functional uses but also in term of trends and fashion.

It is not easy at all to buy a leather wallet. There are thousands of products that you can find on the market that will surely make you feel overwhelmed. They are different in styles and designs. Also the quality of the leather and the skills of the craftsmanship are not the things that you can easily identify from the good and the bad.

Take a look at the article below and I will guide you through all of the things that you should consider when buying a leather wallet- its types, functions and features. Also at the end of the article, there will be more tips on how to use and care for your leather wallet.

WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE A LEATHER WALLET?

When looking for wallets of all styles and designs on the market, you will see that different wallets are made from different materials such as leather, nylon and canvas. The choices for you are limitless, you night wonder why you should opt for a leather wallet, right?

Here are few reasons you should really own a leather wallet:

A leather wallet is very durable

You might choose different clothes to wear every day. However, you don’t change your wallet much option. In fact, a man typically has a wallet that he uses every day until it wears out. Hence, it is important to choose a wallet that lasts as long as possible. And the most durable material you can have on the market is leather.

Leather material is tough. It is waterproof. It stands well against heat and humidity. In addition, it flexible, allowing you to store a lot of cards and cash without deforming. It will also stays in shape well when you jam the wallet into your purse or trousers’ pocket.

A leather wallet is practical

The main purpose of a wallet is to help you carry your IDs, cards and cash. Therefore, the capability of a wallet is the next big thing you need to consider. When 2 wallets with different materials- canvas and leather and of the same sizes are compared, a leather wallet can hold more items, which makes it more practical. If you tend to carry a lot of your valuable credit cards, cards and cash with you, you will find out that a leather wallet is a more suitable choice for you.

A leather wallet is of convenient and comfortable to use

When your wallet is made of real leather, you will realize that it is super easy to care for it. You don’t have to worry about the impact of rain or heat on your wallet. In addition, it is very easy to clean the wallet as well. Furthermore, a leather wallet is always soft and smooth when you touch it.

A leather wallet is stylish and timeless

Last but not least, a leather wallet is what you need to consider when you aim to find a stylish wallet to make it an essential accessorize for your style.

Among all types of materials, leather is considered to be more formal and classy. It is therefore, a true fashion statement. It is worth mentioning that leather also lasts for a long time and looks nice even when it is worn out. So you can say that a leather wallet is what you should invest if you want an accessory that remains stylish and trendy regardless of time.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEATHER WALLET

There are several types of leather wallet for you to choose from. They are different in styles and designs, which will help you to store your IDs, cards and cash in different ways. There is no type of leather wallet which is better than the other. The choices of which type of leather wallet to buy depend on your needs and preferences.

1. Bi-Fold Leather Wallet

This is one of the most popular leather wallets that you can find on the market. It allows you to store big banknotes without folding them. You can also store the cards in both of the horizontal and vertical ways. The wallet is folded in half and tends to be quite flat. Some of them come with pocket for coins.

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2. Tri-Fold Leather Wallet

Instead of folding into half, this type of leather wallet is folded into thirds. There are 2 sides which overlap each other. You need to store your card vertically. While a tri-fold leather wallet has more slots for your cards, it is also bulkier and heavier. A tri-fold leather wallet might have a coin pocket or not.

It is worth noting that women and children’s wallet often have pockets with zippers. Men, on the other hand, should avoid choosing a wallet with zippers at all cost.

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3. Leather Travel Wallet

As you can tell from its name, a leather travel wallet is used when you go travelling. You can put a lot of important documents into this wallet including your passport, your hotel booking paper and a lot of foreign currencies, to name just a few. This wallet has a zip closure or press-stud closing system for as much secure as possible. A high quality travel wallet would also come with the RFID technology to prevent your wallet from being stolen effectively.

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4. Checkbook Leather Wallet

This type of leather wallet is also known as breast leather wallet or secretary leather wallet. Unlike other wallets which you put into your trousers’ pocket, you put this type of wallet into the long breast pocket of your jacket or handbag. It often comes with zip or press stud closure as well as a lot of credit card slots and a coin pocket. It is bigger than other types of leather pockets and you can even store a checkbook inside the leather wallet. It is suitable if you need a wallet for a lot of banknotes, changes, credit cards and of course, checkbook.

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5. Money Clip Leather Wallet

In case you need a super slim wallet that fits into your front pocket, this type of leather wallet should be the one that you are looking for. It has a few credit card slots to make it as slim as possible. There is no coin pocket. It is suitable for you to carry a few credit cards and some banknotes only.

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WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A LEATHER WALLET?

Here is the list of the things that you need to consider when you go out choosing a leather wallet on the market:

Of course for a leather wallet, the most important thing that you need to consider is the leather material itself. In case of real leather, there are 3 types of leather, which is top grain leather, full grain leather and split grain leather.

The first type of leather – the top grain leather, is made by sanding a piece of leather fabric and then coating it in resin. The part of the hide which is used is the top part. This will help to get rid of any imperfection on the surface of the fabric and make it looked polished. However, it brings flimsy look and a plastic feel. It is also thinner than and less as durable as the full grain leather. This is the most popular type of leather which is used to make leather wallet. Hence, you can pick up a wide range of products made from this type with a very affordable price.

Another type of leather is the full grain leather. This type of leather is not processed; hence, you would be able to see pores and creases on the surface of the leather. This is more natural and also makes the piece of wallet which is made from full grain leather to last longer. Not to mention that no other wallet can overcome the classiness that a full grain leather look brings. It is the most expensive type of leather, though. In addition, it needs more care and maintenance. You need to use special conditioning cream to polish this type of leather occasionally.

The last type of leather is the split gain leather. It is the bit that is taken from the underside of the hide when the hide is split. It is the least expensive type of leather. A common form of split grain leather is suede leather. It doesn’t have a nice pattern on the surface as you can see from the full grain leather. It is not as durable and breathable as well. However, many people still favor this type of material is because it looks styles, offers many choices of colors and cheap.

A thing worth noting is that you can have many choices of the animal’s leather as well – including the cow leather and the alligator skin. The cow leather has been mentioned above. For alligator skin, this type of leather comes with unique pattern, excellent craftsmanship and of course, a much more premium price than the ordinary cow leather.

Just like the types of leather material, there are 2 main types of constructions of which are Turned edge and Cut Edge. With the turned edge construction, the edge of the wallet is quite thin. It is turned before being stitched. On the other hand, the cut edge construction means that the edge of the leather wallet is cut and then stitched before being coated in black resin.

Turned edge is a good choice if you want a wallet that looks nice and lasts for a long time. the only problem with this kind of construction is that it will be more expensive.

The craftsmanship that put into the wallet can be shown in many areas. First, you need to check the stitching lines. When a leather wallet is done nicely, the stitching will be positioned centrally. On the other hand, poor craftsmanship shows in crooked stitching lines.

Another thing that you need to pay attention to is the turnover. A well made wallet would have a turnover which is narrow while a badly made leather wallet will have a wider turnover. Make sure when you run your fingertips on the edge, there is no lip as well.

Last but not least, you need to check the corners of the leather wallet that you are going to buy. Look for the one with round stitched corners and avoid one with right angled corners. Creasing from hot iron is also a sign of excellent and high quality craftsmanship.

The color of your wallet determines pretty much everything about the versatility of the wallet. If you need a wallet for all of the occasions and to pair with all of your current clothing, you should opt for the classic black or brown. Avoid colorful patterns as simplicity is the best.

QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN CHOOSING A LEATHER WALLET

Different people will have different needs and requirements when choosing a leather wallet. A wallet might suit your friend’s taste, but not yours. There are a lot of things that you will need in a wallet such as its practicality, its ease of use, its durability or simply its style. You might consider one feature more important than the others. Hence, it is important to ask yourself a few questions to determine what you would need in a leather wallet.

What you are going to use a leather wallet for?

First of all, you need to think about what you are going to store in the leather wallet. If you only carry a few cards and notes, there is no need to buy a big leather wallet. On the other hand, if you carry many things- including your IDs, credit cards, banknotes and other important documents, you should opt for a bigger wallet with a lot of credit card slots. And if you want something to organize your changes, you should look for a wallet with a separate coin pocket.

Also think about the occasions that you often bring the leather wallet. If you need a big wallet for travelling, there is a specific type of wallet for this occasion- which is the travel leather wallet. Or when you go to the pub, you don’t need a big wallet but just a small one for your IDs and a few changes.

How will you carry the leather wallet?

The next thing that you need to ask yourself is how you are going to carry the leather wallet. You can choose to carry your wallet in the handbag, your purse, your jacket breast pocket or your pant pocket. Knowing where you are going to carry the leather wallet will help you to narrow down the types of leather wallet that you are searching for.

For example, if you want to carry your wallet in your handbag, you can choose a big type of wallet such as the travel leather wallet or the checkbook leather wallet. On the other hand, if you are looking for some types of wallet to put on your trousers, you should choose some slim-fit types such as the bi-fold or tri-fold leather wallet.

In addition, how you are going to carry the leather wallet also determine the choice of types of leather. If you often put the leather wallet among other items such as keys in your bags, you would need a tougher type of materials such as full grain leather or top grain leather.

How much money are you going to spend on this leather wallet?

The last thing that you need to ask yourself is your budget- how much you are going to spend on this wallet. Keep in mind that in most of the cases, price is the good signal of the quality of the wallet that you are going to have. Overall, a more expensive leather wallet will last for a longer time. So in case you want to have a leather wallet that you can use for a really long time, you should consider invest in a huge sum of money for a high quality wallet. Still, a good quality leather wallet doesn’t need to be of high price, unless you are paying the premium prices for a designer brand.

On the other hand, in case you want to change leather wallet often or just need a leather wallet for a few occasions, you don’t really have to spend much for a decent quality wallet.

POPULAR BRANDS OF LEATHER WALLETS

Some popular designer wallet brands that you can look for are Lethnic, Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and Coach. These companies offer products for men and women with a wide range of styles and designs for you to choose from. The prices of these wallets are also affordable as they range from under 20 dollars to just around 50 dollars.

If you have more than 50 dollars, even more than 100 dollars to spend on your wallet, you can consider Bellroy, Burberry or Salvatore Ferragamo. These wallets from these brands are of course of high quality, high fashion and a truly strong statement for your personal brand.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR LEATHER WALLET

After you find the leather wallet that meet all of your needs and requirements, it is time to learn more about how to take care of your leather wallet so that it can last as long as possible.

As you can see from the article, there are a lot of things that you need to consider if you want to pick up a high quality wallet. The look of the wallet doesn’t tell you much about the quality. There are many other things that you need to consider such as the leather, the construction, the craftsmanship as well as your needs. When you finally find the wallet that you like, it also takes you a lot of effort and energy in order to make the wallet last as long as possible.

I hope that with all of the tips above, you would be able to choose the leather wallet that meets all of your needs and requirements. Maintaining and caring for it well and you will make your investment last a really long time.

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