Regarding the length of your videos, I always find inspiration and tips while watching the entire process, even if they aren't "slick ". So if you don't get the video editing software figured out, please keep on putting them out like you have...anyone who can't take an hour or so to get the great teaching you provide probably shouldn't be watching in the first place!
a couple of people i am making wallets for as Christmas presents carry this style. so i will be purchasing this template in the very near future. thank you for another great video. it definitely makes it a lot easier for the newbies like myself.
A pro tip for people new to templates: You can avoid cracking templates by simply using a silver pen and marking the position of the holes. Strike them first, place the template back over the hole positions then make your cuts. If you're iffy on using black Tyvek along the backsides of the card slots, there are clear plastic roper kit sleeves available at leather shops. Additionally, to create uniform bonds in your leather it is better to 'rough' your edges before applying the glue. This will prevent any kind of separation if the product comes into contact with water or sweat. Even though I personally disdain using a leather gouge, if you decide to do it, make your gouge marks at the very beginning when you make your sectional cuts. That will save you the heartbreak if you flub the gouges later. Additionally, it will allow you to dye the gouge lines giving the product a more uniform appearance. Happy crafting everyone!
Wow man, your right close to the microphone of your camera, i have dropped the volume on my laptop. You are absolutely yelling and its bursting inside my head. I enjoy your videos and all your comments so I wont leave. But just letting you know that maybe your volume needs to gop down when editing your youtube vids. Thsnkyou and just love ypur work and tutorials.. Cheers Jan
I am going to give this a try.I do some leather work, but when it gets warmer weather,it just turned cold weather,but I am going to try it anyway, I like that pipe also.And cigars to.But I don’t inhale.I do like your videos.
just one suggestion - if you don't have one of these roller tools, I have found that pastry rollers in the kitchen work well also. I have some marble rolling pins that get more use in my leather work than in my kitchen.
Hi From Australia.We just received your tri fold templates.We are looking forward to making the wallets. Because you explain things so well. So Thankyou.
Excellent video! Excellent template! Thanks Aaron. I've made a few of these now and love the design. By the way, those metal rollers are still available from Ivan Leathercraft, Tandy's original supplier.
@@makersleathersupply1220 one of things I never liked about the Tandy/Ivan ones was that tiny, almost invisible, flecks of metal would come off them, and when using them on natural veg tan, the metal particles would react with the leather and you'd end up with little blue spots showing up. I'm sure your toolmaker uses better quality material!
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that you go through the entire process. Your discussion is meaningful and real. I prefer the way you do this to the edited, speeded up, videos. Really good work. Thank you. I do think you could keep stitching and talking on camera without concern for length or time. You know, we all have speed control and can skip and fast forward any time.
Thank you for the video! I’m just starting out. My husband has his grandfathers wallet and I want to make a replica so he can still feel like he’s got grandpa with him, but grandpa’s wallet can go in a case so it doesn’t fall apart. I’ll head over to your website get my supplies. Also; Tyvek! brilliant!
I got the 9 card template from Tandy under the Pro line. I have about 5 other of Aaron's templates. My main issue with this trifold set is even using the suggested weight leathers, I had to add an inch to the outer back and 5/8" to the divider piece to allow it to close at all with a couple bills in the currency pocket. The differing heights of the back and divider are good in design but I found to be a bit impractical allowing the top edge of the back to wear quickly. In all, I've been very happy with the Maker's templates but this one needed a bit of modification to suit my needs.
I jumped the gun and punched my holes in the outside perimeter before i glued my inside down. Would it be easier to use my stitching chisels thru the existing holes straight down thru the inside? Or should i use my awl and punch the holes individually?
Just got the templates, but will be machine sewing. Will I simply stitch through just the one outer layer across the top and where the curves are cut out at the bottom in order to have the same stitching all the way around. Loved the video.
It's a good pattern, except I never personally cared for making (or using) wallets where the card slots just have a glued fabric divider. I'd rather make a slightly thicker wallet with each pocket it's own sewn layer, it would be nice to see a variation. Also a variation with rounded corners would be slick. Great videos and patterns!
I don't round template corners often because it's easier to cut them square and then round them at once after assembly. Also, I've offered many folks the challenge with the tape and tyvek design... if you use the right materials and one of them fails, I'll buy that wallet and replace it too.
Just found your channel, also just spent almost $200 on an elephant hide wallet an am not happy with it think i'm going to make one with your stuff. Thanks.
Great video! I wonder what is the purpose of having the side card pocket leather folded in half and not just a single piece like the middle. The finished product has those pieces sewn on all 4 sizes so why add more thickness?
Is it necessary to sew the folded side of each outside piece, is that stitch just for eye appeal? Seems like you could glue inside that fold and roll it down tight. ??
Thank you for making such detailed videos! One question. Do you have any tips for sewing the folds when sewing the back to the inside while using a sewing machine? Seems like that would be awkward on a flat bed machine.
Aaron, finished up my Roper Wallet using the Makers Template, and it turned out fantastic. Do you or have you considered making a template for a I-Phone case with magnetic folding snap. It has credit cards on 1 side, maybe 4 slots, and a i_phone rubber boot is glued to a piece on the other side with a cash pocket underneath. I made a paper template and made one but it sure would nice to save the time cutting with a template, and it would be an item in high demand. I can send you a pic to your e-mail if you want to get an idea of what I am talking about. Let me know.
On the bottom do you sew both pieces where the 1/2 hole is punches in two places or is it only stitched 0n the outer piece, and not stitched on the inner piece between the card pockets?
I understand the need for brevity but I was hoping to watch you do the hand-sewing. I'm 79 and getting back to leather after doing some harnessmaking in the 1980s. I never tried hand-sewing a wallet because the thread I had seemed too large. What can you tell me about thread and needle size for hand-sewing wallets and other similar sized leathers? Thank you for any help, and thanks for your service!
well my first trifold build was a fail. lol. i totally missed the part of the video that you punched the half circles on the bottom like the bifold wallet and i am fully sewed up. is there a way to salvage it or do i have to chalk it up to a learning experience and start over?
@makersleathersupply1220 i didn't think so either. I wracked my brain trying to figure out how to cut the pieces out, but couldn't come up with a good way without totally destroying it. Learning experience. Won't forget it on the next one for sure. Lol
@makersleathersupply1220 merry Christmas. Any way you can do a video on how you punch and stitch around the gap in the bifold and trifold wallets? I always wonder if I'm stitching it correctly so it stays closed once complete. Even a 2 minute tool tip video would be perfect.
Hey Aaron - just got this template for Christmas and am eager to try and make a wallet. I'm curious about how you finish the hand stitching, particularly on the three card slot interior pieces.
@@makersleathersupply1220 I usually do that with a saddle stitch but learned to run the needle through the leather and knot it. It seems that you don't do that - is it because of the thickness of the leather? Anyhow, thanks for the response. Love your tutorials.
Aaron, what is the make of contact glue you’re using, it doesn’t look like Barges? Also, what have you found as the best way to sharpen the edge bevelers?
It is our brand of contact cement. Made for us by a company in St Louis. On edgers, I generally use the edge of a piece of leather with polishing compound to keep them stropped. I don't usually need to sharpen them unless the blade has been damaged.
Hi Aaron! What can I use instead of Tyvek? I live in Italy, can't find it in my country and I tried on your website but the shipping cost is too high.. Thank you! Great work as always!
Tyvek is just a brand owned by Dupont. It's primarily known for house wrap. A water barrier before applying siding. Check locally what they use for house wrap and see if they sell it in narrow rolls. I'm sure they use something that's the same or similar for construction there.
@@makersleathersupply1220 don't you think it will be better if you'll ad pdf patterns? Because more people will be able to get them from all around the world
I do not, but it was easily made by using 2 part epoxy to glue 2 pieces of wood to the handle I do sell and then sanding the excess away on a belt sander. Maybe I should do a video about that?
Charlie Hall that is the standard scalpel handle that we sell on our site. I used epoxy to glue wood to the handle then sanded it down on a belt sander to get the shape.
I like the templates. But your videos need work. I watch on a small tablet or on my phone. Your camera is too far away and at too steep an angle to see what you're doing clearly. If you could mount the camera above you looking down and turned around so we are seeing at the same angle as you then that would be a lot better. Also. Now that Tandy is selling these templates the need for a good edited video is even more important because so many more people are going to need these videos. So ether please learn to edit. Or hire someone. This is very important.
Regarding the length of your videos, I always find inspiration and tips while watching the entire process, even if they aren't "slick ". So if you don't get the video editing software figured out, please keep on putting them out like you have...anyone who can't take an hour or so to get the great teaching you provide probably shouldn't be watching in the first place!
I agree
I wish he would show us when he is sewing. Normal speed at first then sped up but still showing us.
a couple of people i am making wallets for as Christmas presents carry this style. so i will be purchasing this template in the very near future. thank you for another great video. it definitely makes it a lot easier for the newbies like myself.
Thanks for all the help. Still a very novice leathersmith,but yall help me tremendously.
Your roller sounds like a turkey call. You make some of the best patterns I have ever seen.
Thanks for the video! I love it because it’s so “real”....”dropping your glue brush is optional”...LOL! Keepin it real! Thank you!
I dont know how to edit so you get to witness my mistakes :)
thankyou for your service, us navy here..
Oh Arron, please make these fabulous templates available in the UK.
A pro tip for people new to templates: You can avoid cracking templates by simply using a silver pen and marking the position of the holes. Strike them first, place the template back over the hole positions then make your cuts. If you're iffy on using black Tyvek along the backsides of the card slots, there are clear plastic roper kit sleeves available at leather shops. Additionally, to create uniform bonds in your leather it is better to 'rough' your edges before applying the glue. This will prevent any kind of separation if the product comes into contact with water or sweat. Even though I personally disdain using a leather gouge, if you decide to do it, make your gouge marks at the very beginning when you make your sectional cuts. That will save you the heartbreak if you flub the gouges later. Additionally, it will allow you to dye the gouge lines giving the product a more uniform appearance. Happy crafting everyone!
Wow man, your right close to the microphone of your camera, i have dropped the volume on my laptop. You are absolutely yelling and its bursting inside my head. I enjoy your videos and all your comments so I wont leave. But just letting you know that maybe your volume needs to gop down when editing your youtube vids. Thsnkyou and just love ypur work and tutorials.. Cheers Jan
I am going to give this a try.I do some leather work, but when it gets warmer weather,it just turned cold weather,but I am going to try it anyway, I like that pipe also.And cigars to.But I don’t inhale.I do like your videos.
Thanks for answering my question I really like your videos you explain it so well I learned a lot again thanks John
just one suggestion - if you don't have one of these roller tools, I have found that pastry rollers in the kitchen work well also. I have some marble rolling pins that get more use in my leather work than in my kitchen.
Hi From Australia.We just received your tri fold templates.We are looking forward to making the wallets. Because you explain things so well. So Thankyou.
Excellent video! Excellent template! Thanks Aaron. I've made a few of these now and love the design. By the way, those metal rollers are still available from Ivan Leathercraft, Tandy's original supplier.
We actually carry a really nice one now days from our tool maker. They're really smooth and don't squeak. Ha ha ja
@@makersleathersupply1220 one of things I never liked about the Tandy/Ivan ones was that tiny, almost invisible, flecks of metal would come off them, and when using them on natural veg tan, the metal particles would react with the leather and you'd end up with little blue spots showing up. I'm sure your toolmaker uses better quality material!
I truly wish I had discovered your channel sooner! You have helped me greatly!
Glad we could be a part of your leather journey!
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I definitely need one of them great work.
Welp, I bought this template, can't wait for it to come in! Such a great design!
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that you go through the entire process. Your discussion is meaningful and real. I prefer the way you do this to the edited, speeded up, videos. Really good work. Thank you. I do think you could keep stitching and talking on camera without concern for length or time. You know, we all have speed control and can skip and fast forward any time.
Thanks Wayne! Maybe I'll stitch a little longer :)
Thank you for the video! I’m just starting out. My husband has his grandfathers wallet and I want to make a replica so he can still feel like he’s got grandpa with him, but grandpa’s wallet can go in a case so it doesn’t fall apart. I’ll head over to your website get my supplies.
Also; Tyvek! brilliant!
Excellent video, watching while I prepare food for cooking
I got the 9 card template from Tandy under the Pro line. I have about 5 other of Aaron's templates. My main issue with this trifold set is even using the suggested weight leathers, I had to add an inch to the outer back and 5/8" to the divider piece to allow it to close at all with a couple bills in the currency pocket. The differing heights of the back and divider are good in design but I found to be a bit impractical allowing the top edge of the back to wear quickly. In all, I've been very happy with the Maker's templates but this one needed a bit of modification to suit my needs.
Just placed my order for this template, the minimalist wallet template and the coaster templates. Thanks for the video and great products Aaron! Jason
Thanks vet,I no longer use a glue brush just the reusable.
I just wanted your trifold 2.0 as I build one from Makesupply. My back is crock embossed.
I've never liked the skipped stitches on the folds look... awl punching while folded over a curved surface is a great solution.
Esta bien chida 😃😃👍👍👍👍
What an amazing video hoping to be making on soon
I jumped the gun and punched my holes in the outside perimeter before i glued my inside down. Would it be easier to use my stitching chisels thru the existing holes straight down thru the inside? Or should i use my awl and punch the holes individually?
how do i get that stitching pony u got? it looks great
Just got the templates, but will be machine sewing. Will I simply stitch through just the one outer layer across the top and where the curves are cut out at the bottom in order to have the same stitching all the way around. Loved the video.
Yessir, that is exactly right.
@@makersleathersupply1220 Thank you. In my 70's, and have just been doing leather about 3 years. I make lots of handbags.
It's a good pattern, except I never personally cared for making (or using) wallets where the card slots just have a glued fabric divider. I'd rather make a slightly thicker wallet with each pocket it's own sewn layer, it would be nice to see a variation. Also a variation with rounded corners would be slick.
Great videos and patterns!
I don't round template corners often because it's easier to cut them square and then round them at once after assembly. Also, I've offered many folks the challenge with the tape and tyvek design... if you use the right materials and one of them fails, I'll buy that wallet and replace it too.
You are so smart.
Just found your channel, also just spent almost $200 on an elephant hide wallet an am not happy with it think i'm going to make one with your stuff. Thanks.
Let us know how we can help!
Great video! I wonder what is the purpose of having the side card pocket leather folded in half and not just a single piece like the middle. The finished product has those pieces sewn on all 4 sizes so why add more thickness?
They are only sewn down on 3 sides creating extra pockets. That 4th side is stitched but not stitched down to the piece behind it.
@@makersleathersupply1220 Ahh so there is a sneaky pocket behind it, awesome, cheers for the quick replay!
Is it necessary to sew the folded side of each outside piece, is that stitch just for eye appeal? Seems like you could glue inside that fold and roll it down tight. ??
Make sure the glue doesn’t get into the tyvek but you are correct.
Thank you for making such detailed videos! One question. Do you have any tips for sewing the folds when sewing the back to the inside while using a sewing machine? Seems like that would be awkward on a flat bed machine.
Aaron, finished up my Roper Wallet using the Makers Template, and it turned out fantastic. Do you or have you considered making a template for a I-Phone case with magnetic folding snap. It has credit cards on 1 side, maybe 4 slots, and a i_phone rubber boot is glued to a piece on the other side with a cash pocket underneath. I made a paper template and made one but it sure would nice to save the time cutting with a template, and it would be an item in high demand. I can send you a pic to your e-mail if you want to get an idea of what I am talking about. Let me know.
I have considered such a thing, the problem is that every 6 months a new phone comes out and they never bother to make them the same size.
@@makersleathersupply1220 Yepper, very true.
On the bottom do you sew both pieces where the 1/2 hole is punches in two places or is it only stitched 0n the outer piece, and not stitched on the inner piece between the card pockets?
Only stitched on the outer piece in those areas.
I understand the need for brevity but I was hoping to watch you do the hand-sewing. I'm 79 and getting back to leather after doing some harnessmaking in the 1980s. I never tried hand-sewing a wallet because the thread I had seemed too large. What can you tell me about thread and needle size for hand-sewing wallets and other similar sized leathers? Thank you for any help, and thanks for your service!
I am about to do many more videos to include shorter "how to" videos for certain tasks like this.
Who made your stitching pony?
Aaron, You could drill the holes out a little bit if the punches we have are a little bit too big. Would be better than cracking the Template.
Maybe just mark the holes with a pen or awl, move the template, and then punch the bigger holes?
Any information about Peter Main. Does he have a website? You have referenced him a lot.
well my first trifold build was a fail. lol. i totally missed the part of the video that you punched the half circles on the bottom like the bifold wallet and i am fully sewed up. is there a way to salvage it or do i have to chalk it up to a learning experience and start over?
Not soo sure that its salvageable unfortunately.
@makersleathersupply1220 i didn't think so either. I wracked my brain trying to figure out how to cut the pieces out, but couldn't come up with a good way without totally destroying it. Learning experience. Won't forget it on the next one for sure. Lol
@makersleathersupply1220 merry Christmas. Any way you can do a video on how you punch and stitch around the gap in the bifold and trifold wallets? I always wonder if I'm stitching it correctly so it stays closed once complete. Even a 2 minute tool tip video would be perfect.
What are the dimensions of the finished wallet?
I'll have to look when I get back to the shop on Monday
Your work is great but the tip for you to check out the top views. Use the technology to speed up the video in brief steps
This is how we do our videos. Feel free to fast forward if you need to hurry to the next step.
Erin where can I get one of those makers stamps at
Hey Aaron - just got this template for Christmas and am eager to try and make a wallet. I'm curious about how you finish the hand stitching, particularly on the three card slot interior pieces.
Just stitch to the end of the line then back stitch 2 stitches.
@@makersleathersupply1220 I usually do that with a saddle stitch but learned to run the needle through the leather and knot it. It seems that you don't do that - is it because of the thickness of the leather? Anyhow, thanks for the response. Love your tutorials.
@@156leatherco.9 I always back stitch due to its refined appearance. I haven't used the knot technique in a long time.
Is the scalpel similar to an xacto blade?
Hi
Enjoyed the video
I want to know how wide is the material for the card slots?
I have template
Thank you
Approximately 2.25"
@@makersleathersupply1220 thank you
Aaron, what is the make of contact glue you’re using, it doesn’t look like Barges? Also, what have you found as the best way to sharpen the edge bevelers?
It is our brand of contact cement. Made for us by a company in St Louis. On edgers, I generally use the edge of a piece of leather with polishing compound to keep them stropped. I don't usually need to sharpen them unless the blade has been damaged.
@@makersleathersupply1220 thanks for your quick reply!
Hi Aaron! What can I use instead of Tyvek? I live in Italy, can't find it in my country and I tried on your website but the shipping cost is too high..
Thank you! Great work as always!
Many folks choose ribbon as an alternative.
Tyvek is just a brand owned by Dupont. It's primarily known for house wrap. A water barrier before applying siding. Check locally what they use for house wrap and see if they sell it in narrow rolls. I'm sure they use something that's the same or similar for construction there.
On the stitch lines, how far from the edge of the leather to you move in to make the line.
1/8 to 3/16 of an inch is usually pretty safe.
What a great job dude👍👍👍
What did u use for the edge burnishing?
Ron's Edge Rub
Thanks for the video. Were did you get that glue bottle? And were can you get that “tibeck”?
We have both at www.makersleathersupply.com
Do you cut the outside piece of leather a little longer to account for the folds?
Yes, the outside piece is about 1/2" longer
Can you please tell me the folded dimensions?
What is the black stuff and where can I get some
Tyvek. Www.makersleathersupply.com
Love you work man, it’s incredible. I’ve tried ordering your acrylic templates but the website keeps saying it can’t calculate shipping. Please help.
Kerry Crocker you must live outside the USA? Shoot me an email aaron.heizer@hotmail.com
What weight is your maul and where did you find your container for the Rons edge rub?
Hi Bob, my maul is 18oz and the edge rub container came from Ron's Tools.
Do a simple single gusset brief case!!! I need your template in one!!
Funny thing... we discussed a brief case earlier today... hmmmm....
Makers Leather Supply That would be awesome!!
How to buy this one....? I have checked ur website but I am unable to find this one there.
It is under the "patterns and templates " section.
Are we able to come pick stuff up from you? I’m in Waco too I wanted to avoid shipping haha.
Yes, we have a store and warehouse area both stock full of stuff! 451 S McLennan Loop, Elm Mott. Right off the interstate.
@@makersleathersupply1220 perfect!
awsome wallet. been wondering if it's possible to get the PDF pattern for this wallet, will buy it))
Sorry, we only offer the templates at www.makersleathersupply.com
@@makersleathersupply1220 don't you think it will be better if you'll ad pdf patterns? Because more people will be able to get them from all around the world
Do you sell the leather that you are showing in this video
Yes we do. English Bridle from Wickett-Craig
How much for the tyvek
Do you have any acrylic templates left for the tally book covers?
Yes, they are listed on our website. Www.makersleathersupply.com
Do you find an advantage using the card slots vs pocket type slots?
Briar Fox lots of advantages. Thinner wallet without lots of skiving. A heck of a faster build.
Yeah that makes sense. I ordered some templates from your site. Thanks!
How much is the try flex(inside)?
makersleathersupply.com/search?q=Tyvek
What is the white contact glue you are using (Name Brand)?
James O'Sullivan it is our brand that we sell here at our shop.
Aaron - do you sell that scalpel handle. I want one!
I do not, but it was easily made by using 2 part epoxy to glue 2 pieces of wood to the handle I do sell and then sanding the excess away on a belt sander. Maybe I should do a video about that?
How much for the double sided tape.
9.95 Mr Newman. It is on the website www.makersleathersupply.com
Where can I buy the scalpel.
Charlie Hall that is the standard scalpel handle that we sell on our site. I used epoxy to glue wood to the handle then sanded it down on a belt sander to get the shape.
I like the templates.
But your videos need work.
I watch on a small tablet or on my phone.
Your camera is too far away and at too steep an angle to see what you're doing clearly.
If you could mount the camera above you looking down and turned around so we are seeing at the same angle as you then that would be a lot better.
Also. Now that Tandy is selling these templates the need for a good edited video is even more important because so many more people are going to need these videos.
So ether please learn to edit. Or hire someone.
This is very important.
You need to turn off that TV/Radio when you make a video.
Hard to watch as you were so unprepared.
Sorry to disappoint. Making videos is not my full time job, I just do it to try to help others learn so they wont struggle like I did.
How much for the tape.
makersleathersupply.com/collections/adhesives/products/mls-double-sided-tape-1-4