How to Make a Leather Bifold Wallet

This project video is about making a Leather Bifold wallet. I designed this wallet so that it is fairly easy to assemble with a lot of space to tool. Leather Wallets are fantastic gifts as well as just items that you can stock up on and sell at anytime.
We sewed one of these and buckstitched one in the video to show a different option of assembly if you don't have a sewing machine in your shop. If you have been wanting to make yourself a new wallet for some time, give this video a look and see if this design would work for you.
We have a DIGITAL Pattern Pack that is available on our website and if you would like a copy of that you can purchase that by Clicking this Link:
dgsaddlery.com/product/bifold...
The pattern pack has all the cut patterns for the wallet and insides, as well as 8 different floral patterns.
If you are interested in the double sided tape used in the video, contact Maker's Leather Supply:
makersleathersupply.com
For more videos and content, visit our channel here on KZbin as well as our website at:
dgsaddlery.com

[@samirangolder3709]

Never knew one can make such patterns on leather. I have seen talented people doing art work on wood, but it's my first time watching a master doing art work on leather.

[@mikedionne5694]

Love your videos, your so amazing with showing how to videos, pretty easy to follow along or refer back to, I've already made several money clip wallets from your patterns and I'm currently making the American flag wallet, which I want to buck stitch around

[@406Montana]

Thanks Don, it's always good to watch you work.

[@knucklehead9267]

Learn something new everytime!

[@peggymoerbe9786]

Don Thank you so much for this video. I've been machine sewing leather bags/purses for 5 yrs and over time have tried making wallets they just look unprofessional, so I just throw them in the box. I'm not a giver-up, followed you video and for the first time I'm satisfied, and over time I know I can get better. PeggyMoerbe/TurkeycreekdesignTX

[@valerieconrad926]

Thanks for another stellar leather project. You're an amazing teacher, and I can't wait to try out this project. Thx again.

[@waynemcmanus2634]

thank you for the video and sharing your knowledge, always enjoy them.

[@elisefank2977]

Thank you for the video !!! Love it !

[@lswen7737]

Don, I am always awed by your God given talent!

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I use your antiquing method And as a newbie I will tell you that it looks great On my projects. I've only been working with leather 5 months and some of my best work are due to your videos. So, thank you.

[@longpoint17]

I am fascinated by the hand tooling. I cannot imagine how many countless hours of work it took to attain that level of skill. It's crazy to me. Beautiful work man.

[@dentoniusx7916]

There's instructions

[@sauceLegs]

@@dentoniusx7916 you can follow the instructions and it will not look as good the first time or even the 20th time

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

its a privilege and pleasure to watch your work,thanks to you sir

[@omarroa811]

Yeah, another Don's fine work. I'm still getting the tools needed for this kind of projects. Big fan!...

[@nathancarlson5385]

Great wallet, I made one for myself with Viking tooling, worked a treat, cheers!

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

Great video! Thanks

[@yaksouthsc2096]

Another great video, I really like the information about where you source the materials and tools. Thanks again for all you do.

[@Downsouthsurvival]

Great video thank you for showing it!

[@mamabearsleatherworks3546]

Great video Don! Headed for the pattern pack!

[@juanatos3728]

Always enjoy your videos tank you for sharing.

[@magicleather1035]

Great tutorial, I love your style, Don. I am just starting my adventure with leathercraft, maybe someday I'll be half as good as you. Thanks again for all you do.

[@paulandrewwandless3167]

Great video. I just bought the pattern and can't wait to give it a try.

[@tamassapi8538]

Don, many thanks for your valuable videos. I really enjoyed watching all of them, because I have learn a lot . You are on the master level of the saddlers and you have a well equipped workshop. Congratulation.

[@chriscarlisle7529]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Great work and excellent information. I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos.

[@adiazim5098]

Amazing work!

[@nancyvaughn4214]

I love your videos, you explain everything so well and easy to understand

[@GottliebGoltz]

Ditto. G-G.

[@OglesbyLeather]

Thanks! I always learn.

[@LKS-1976]

Impeccable work

[@fordfan3179]

That was great, I really got alot out of that video. Thanks!

[@jeremiahmoss6015]

Ibreally like that vid. Great info and a quality vid.

[@glennsiegel60]

WOW gorgeous! I was mesmerized by your craftsmanship. This almost made me want to switch back to a bifold wallet from a money clip.

[@wesdresen9994]

Nice job Don

[@moparmike75w200]

I love all of these video’s

[@jacobstewart2100]

Brother you're one of the best in the business, if not the best...I've changed my style completely and am 100 times better maker than I ever was before...

[@sandrawalters]

Don, you have got to be one of the best video instructors for leatherworking that I have come across. Your description of each detail and why or why you don't do said technique. Thank you for that. I do know one thing for sure... You have definitely got good taste in music during this video.

[@josephroy4132]

Badass...motivating 4 sure

[@TexHoss1]

Damn I wished I was an artist like you. I really struggle & have for years now with designs especially Sheridan or floral.

[@andylucas9062]

Superb your a master of tooling leather I've learnt a lot thank you

[@slicksport2000]

Very impressive artistry 👍

[@jeremywatterson9594]

Gorgeous work man! I'm just getting into leather work and hoping one day I can be this good

[@ArcticFlies56]

Unbelievable Masterpiece! Gorgeous wallets. Best regards, Richard

[@andylucas9062]

Superb your a master of the art of tooling leather I've learnt a lot thank you

[@SableSunsets]

As a woman I would snatch up that buck stitched turquoise detailed wallet !! Beautiful work and thank you for all the teaching you do !!

[@thejonathandoan]

Didn't know that trick with antiquing. I was always a little disappointed that the colors just wouldn't pop. Now I know!! Tan Kote is my friend. :)

[@patricklynch4143]

Sheesh.. FINALLY someone using a "3" prong buck stitch punch .. been saying for years to the new folks .. it goes much faster and easier to pull from the leather . Priceless works of art Don thanks for sharing

[@lisagrow6117]

Other than that confusion for me great video Thank you

[@heatherflanders4748]

Hi Don, this is Heather and I love your videos like Sandra says they are REALLY the best. I have bought these wallet pattern from you and am making them now, I had to watch the video again to see the buck stitching. I really do enjoy that. Thanks. Blessings

[@T.JDennis-kw1gc]

Hey Don, I'm just starting my adventure in leather crafting, love your tutorials, hope I can do as good as you one day. Love the bifold wallets. Tina

[@th.burggraf7814]

Awesome video. It was a pleasure to watch your gifted hands creating something beautiful. Greetings from Germany ✌🏻

[@MrGonzales1982]

Beautiful work tocallo..

[@ZafAdventures]

Hi Don love your work

[@Rick-hv5xc]

Good Video Ilearned some stuff Thx

[@stevehines5396]

Always a pleasure to view your informative videos Don. I didn't catch your needle and thread size for the CLASS 4. I just got mine delivered and am ready to start it off with this project. Thanks again Don!!! P.S. I know your thread is probably 207.

[@angelvargas6599]

Exelente video amigo el tankote es un sellador base laca

[@tombaggaley2115]

Hey there Don. Excellent video you made there, can really see you have pride in your work and know what you are doing. I've been needing a new wallet and a couple of proper leather belts (shops seem to sell polyurethane 2 ply) for a few years now but I always hating changing wallets because it takes so long to get used to everything being in different places. Seeing as I'm a carpenter/jack of all by trade, probably having at least some of the tools, love to try new projects and get out of my comfort zone, i thought about making my own but I'm concerned it won't be good enough, I've never really worked with leather before. its something that will be with me all day every day for hopefully a decade or more and will be seen by many people most of all me. If i do a bad job it will be a constant reminder for many years. I'd love people to think favourably about it and comment on it and I would like to honestly say i made it years ago and its still going strong. I want to make an exact copy of the one i currently have, after watching this video I'm now wondering if kangaroo would be good for mine too, a little reminder of home :) I don't know where to start. Also, if at a last resort i had to ask someone else to make an exact copy of mine for me, who would I ask? I know a cobbler that works with leather shoes in the UK, i knew a couple of outfitters in Australia when i was there but that's it really in the leather crafting world. is there an equivalent of a tailor but specializing in leather items? Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance :)

[@DiegoGonzalez-uj8qn]

Result nice Channel good video too Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@nynoperales6521]

I just started on the leatherworks. I hope one day mine look just as good as yours.

[@GottliebGoltz]

Cool.!

[@synwannleathercraft8506]

Beatuful.....realy

[@mattsmith1737]

You have been doing this way longer and better than me Don. But one suggestion. I do a fair amount of wallets of different styles. When you marked for your glue you should have run the edger over the bend much easier when flat. Just an idea if you want to try it out.

[@marcioalves-alves8461]

ola! gostaria de ver você fabricando um chinelo de couro bordado, seria um ótimo projeto!

[@richardkatzman2066]

Weaver Leather has Kangaroo leather too and black, brown and tan lace.

[@carlosguzman2724]

Can you explain about best sewing machine to make all Leathercarft... and type of leather material to use belts and wallets... Thank you so much and congratulations for what to do 👍🏻

[@donjuandemarco9]

Brother you an an amazing artist!! I am just learning~Please could u do a trifold wallet?

[@YHVHTeaches777]

Can you possibly make a video on the uses and best projects for different thicknesses of leather and types.

[@hectorhugoamayo8260]

Hola maestro, felicitaciones.!!! Una pregunta con que proteje el diseño antes del betun y despues del betun . Felicitaciones Hugo.- Argentina

[@dimitrispetroupolicity9950]

Great video. Will you please tell me how thick is the cover leather ?

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Thank you for the great video! Btw, what model Singer is that?

[@Fillini27]

Another good one Don. Couple quick questions. Maybe I missed it, but what weight is the body? Also do you not buff your dye areas before resisting? Assuming no issues with rub off without buffing?

[@richardkatzman2066]

Don, I usually dye the opening of the wallets. I found that you really don’t notice the hole when dyed. Best regards, Richard

[@synwannleathercraft8506]

Tour groover is good.!!!!

[@mommymade3811]

Your work is amazing! I really love that kangaroo leather, where can I find materials used especially that kangaroo leather ☺️ TIA!

[@jenrizar660]

Great video sir i got a question ehat kind o beveler you use? Thank you

[@ZoDIAK3o9]

The sheepskin I have always leaves strands in the TanKote. It's also white instead of the yellow color yours has. Any suggestions/a place to order the sheepskin that you use? I've looked and can't find anybody who sells that kind/style. Thanks in advance!

[@jojopaul6136]

Incredible! What ounce leather is used for tooling?

[@taskinner3715]

What cloth do you use to buff out your projects

[@thelegendrush]

Don, always enjoy watching your work. I love to Buck Stitch. One thing i keep waiting for you to say about the BS on this Video is, if you do an even amount of slits or punches, you always come on correct on where the last piece of lace goes. I always count, before i put the the last couple slits in or the counting gives you and idea, of where your gonna end, and one can prepair for the last punch. Some folks don't know, that you need an even number for the lace to end correctly.

[@user-qk2mu4xn6j]

I have learned a lot from your videos and have downloaded a number of your project patterns including this one. I appreciate you sharing your expertise and have learned a lot from watching your instructional videos. However, with this particular pattern I discovered as I was preparing to sew the interior, that the "pouches" simply aren't wide enough to hold a credit card. I cut everything exactly to your specs and am wondering if perhaps I did something wrong. Has anyone else had this problem? It seems that I'll need to do it all again but make everything a little wider this time.

[@AmitSaini-zm7sw]

What weight leather to use for the tooling portion and for the interior for the wallet. Thanks.

[@jimcook4869]

When and how do you attach the front three pieces, for cards, to the fourth piece that must open for bills?

[@richardkatzman2066]

Don, I hand sew everything because I don’t have a heavy duty sewing machine. I used the double faced tape on some of my projects and found that it gummed up my pricking punches and also my sewing needles. I had to use my awl to open up the holes because the tape shut the holes. So it really wasn’t any faster than using cement.

[@dalemccormick8159]

Don,what size edger are you using to do the final edging on the wallet?

[@phillipcarden7027]

How much would you price those wallets for? Someone in the comments asked about clicked dyes, Springfield Leather Co. makes custom dyes, I don't know how much they charge, but I have found them to be customer driven and very nice. I would tell them if your a Veteran.

[@RatsoMan20]

Only thing I can see I'd change is burnishing the middle before u glue the insides in just so you have an easier and straight piece to slick but to each there own :)

[@deborahekweozoh3137]

hey RatsoMan20, It seems you have some experience with leather working. I wondering if I could get in touch with you for a collaboration? please let me know

[@sreynoldsred]

What black dye do u use

[@r.o.3mii352]

This is a Genuine question, Not a criticism. Do you reply to our questions? I didn't notice any responses in the threads. Pardon my Frank, I just don't want to talk to brick walls. YOUR TALENT IS AMAZING!

[@bfinney479]

Excuse me, but, this is just a credit card holder not a wallet. Love your work and enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@gilbertomontemayor7691]

What can of razor knife and blade do I use to trim the edges on this video and what is the yellow stuff do u use on the edges thanks and great learning videos buddy regards from Houston Tx.

[@stanleymckinney8916]

Don, how many ounce Hermann oak do you use for your wallets?

[@jimhuskins8506]

Where do you have dies made?

[@ashleetaylor9126]

where do you suggest to get dies (sp) made? thank you

[@jimhuskins8506]

What do you charge for the machine stitched wallet?

[@PriceReynoldsMaker]

Is it ok to use tankote on a rough out ?

[@tonomartin4266]

Hola buenas, de que grosor es el cuero natural que utilizas para hacer las tapas de la cartera grabada. Muchas gracias y saludos desde España

[@dalemccormick8159]

and what type of blunt tipped razer knife are you cutting with?

[@randyweaver9448]

Where would you recommend going for clicker dyes?

[@ericwest7221]

I am looking for your cross pattern to tool thst design for my console in truck

[@theone8308]

I have found that when I use tape to assemble the wallet the cards seem to be sticky in and out of the card pockets. I would like to find some thinner tape for the pockets.

[@supernatural0948]

good evening, where do you purchase your leather, you name some but i wasn't able to find online. Enjoy your presentation, detail and understanding

[@ashleeford1414]

What is a fair price to ask for those wallets?

[@dannymarkgraf34]

could you use resolene as your resist?