SIMPLE WALLET (PDF w/SVG)

$6.25

Updated Release 05-09-24.

This is a downloadable digital PDF pattern with SVG available. From the drop down menu above, You can select either PDF w/SVG* or PDF only. You and your device must be capable of extracting a zip file to access the SVGs.

ABOUT
The silhouette of this leather wallet includes gentle curves coupled with crisp-folds, accent detailing, and a turned-edge -- all giving it a sleek and polished finish, while still being a modest and simple wallet that is fast and easy to make. The wallet comes together really fast using an Accordion Insert, which is required to make the wallet. (See image in this gallery. and see source listing below.)

This is an abbreviated pattern. As an abbreviated pattern it does not include step-by-step photo-instruction. However, It does include a "Construction Summary along with detailed visual diagrams and templates for easy and accurate assembly. All helping you achieve a professional-looking finish. The pattern was designed to be made using a thin leather, that does not need to be skived.

While designed as a leather pattern, it can be adapted for Vinyl using the included appendix. Two appendices are included - one for using vinyl, and the second which includes detailed step-by-step photo instruction on how to instal a wing snap.

PDF Pattern with SVG Includes

One turned-edge body style
11 Pieces: 3 main pieces, 4 optional accents, and 4 templates
A construction summary along with visual placement diagrams
Info on combining leather weight(s) with the reinforcement
Recommended products
An Appendix with step-by-step detail and images on how to install a wing snap (so it is hidden behind the optional accent badge and without stitching showing on the inside lining.)

FINISHED SIZE is 4.6" wide x 2.9" high x 1.125" deep

LEVEL is intermediate. Requires basic leather-crafting skills including using contact cement and turned edges, and optionally edge-coating the (optional) accents. You will also need to know how to install a Spring Snap. (Or otherwise use the appendix for detail on installing the hidden wing-snap that is hidden behind the optional front flap badge.)

While designed for leather, a solid-intermediate bag maker should find the pattern easy to adapt for use with vinyl, using the included appendix. Cork is not recommended for this pattern due to the crisp wallet folds. Below are requirement for leather. (You will use the pattern's vinyl appendix for alternative supplies.)

REQUIREMENTS - LEATHER WALLET
(Also see full detail on General Info page image.)

Materials For "Turned-Edge" Wallet
For items 1-4, approximately 1 square foot of each, if purchasing new. However if from scraps, you will use approximately half of this.

Main Leather: 1.75 - 2oz Soft in temper (Goatskin, Lamskin, or thin/soft calf)
Accent Leather: 2.25-2.5oz in soft/medium or Medium temper
Lining: 0.14-0.5mm "Wallet Liner" preferably self-adhesive
Bonded-Leather-Reinforcement: .3 - .5mm Salpa or equivalent (depending on leather thickness) (Patten includes detail on combining leather and reinforcment combo which should not exceed more than 5oz
Cardstock: Recommended for paper pieces and templates
Snap in 14-18mm: Spring Snap for basic or Magnetic-WIng snap if using the optional decorative badge on front flap
Accordion Insert: 10-13 slot sized 95mm Long x 55mm Wide x 40mm High (See source listing below.)

Tools/Supplies
In addition to typical sewing/bag-making items, you will specifically need the following leather-craft items:

Adhesive: Water-based Contact Cement (e.g.Aquilim 315)
Gluing/Pressing Seams: awl, bone folder, and roller
Marking/Scoring: Metal ruler, silver pen
Cutting: sharp leather scissors, rotary cutter, utility knife
Basting: narrow double-sided tape 3-5mm
Extremely Helpful Items: leather thickness gauge to check material thickness combinations
Also see the General Info page image in the gallery on this web page.

Machine
Must be capable of sewing (thin) leather and layers. While an industrial is recommended, the pattern is do-able on some domestics. A cylinder arm is helpful for final topstitching, but not mandatory.

ACCORDION INSERTS - WHERE TO PURCHASE
[as of 05-09-24]

LuxeHardwareAndMore.com - These INSERTS in 10-13-slot are available from the web site, and also via pre-order thru the Luxe Hardware Facebook group. However, due to high demand and the low price they charge for this insert, they frequently sell out. So check back with Ginger Jiang thru her "Luxe Hardware" Facebook group, if you don't see any in stock.
RMLeatherSupply.com - This seller carries the insert in 10-slot. They are a tad shorter than the ones from Luxe, but still work in the pattern. However their price is much higher than Luxe Hardware.

*DISCLAIMERS

DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE FILE
Once purchased and downloaded no refunds are issued. This pattern is available as either a PDF only or a PDF with SVG. Select one from the drop down and add to cart. The PDF with SVG files download as a (compressed) ZIP file. You and your device must be capable of downloading and extracting a zip file. (Some older mobile devices don't work with zips.) With the SVG, you must know how to use your cutting machine, its settings and its software. Some machine software is known to change the dimensions of a file upon import. As each SVG includes a 1-inch squaring tile, you can use this to scale the items in your cutting software if you have issues. Some cutting machines do NOT cut shapes/holes properly if they are smaller than 1/4" especially when using a utility blade and and not a precision blade. Instructions on how to use a cutting machine and its software are not included in this pattern.

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