Making a Leather Checkbook Cover

[@Freeman-Dl70]

After picking up some leather packs from hobby lobby, i created a bag from their stamped chrome leather for my brother to carry all of his medication in. I added veg tanned leather for the snaps to keep it closed. I appreciate the information about pulling the stiches length wise to keep it from bunching up, without it, I'd have had a bunched up opening, and the entire bag would be useless. Thank you Chuck for educating beginning leathersmiths !

[@thewoz8631]

There is a store named Springfield leather check them out.

[@Freeman-Dl70]

@@thewoz8631 Thanks. I knew of the company, but I hit up a local one while I was in town.

[@thewoz8631]

@@Freeman-Dl70 hobby lobby is one of the many places I go. But I am lucky that I have a Tandy about 20 minutes from me.

[@Freeman-Dl70]

​@@thewoz8631 That's about how far they are, away from my Daughter's house. From mine ? Not so much, unfortunately.

[@Bowmechanic65]

Awesome video as usual, you REALLY do a great job of explaining each step (especially for us beginners). 👌👍

[@richardhatt6541]

I made one two months ago, and my wife loves it. If I had known this was coming out, I would have waited😂😅... She and I both think it came out excellent.

[@jackiemitchell4418]

Can you do a little video on keeping those corner knives sharp?

[@daverooni7763]

I’d love to see one too

[@dannymarkgraf34]

great video. i love the idea of hanging the project off the edge of the table when gluing. i always end up cleaning glue off the face of my project. simple idea that is genius. and the 30 mm corner knife and 12 mm corner knife are going to be on my shopping list in the near future. they sure make it fast and clean. i am also going to start incorporating your corner into my wallets. adds a really nice touch without a lot of extra fuss. thank you for all of the great videos. they are a huge help to beginners like myself.

[@williammrdeza9445]

Great project, Chuck! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@kerryg4119]

Nice touch adding the corner pieces. I've been wanting to do a simple notebook cover for a letter size notepad. Everything you showed in this video can be used in making that cover and the corner pieces will make it pop. Thanks Chuck!

[@OurSaviorJesusChristLives]

Good day Chuck Dorset thank you for sharing all your live leather crafting videos . Jesse and Patricia Watching from Putnam Connecticut USA love all your helpful videos

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks for watching!

[@daverooni7763]

Great project Chuck. It can be a good idea to case some of your offcuts so you can have some of the same leather to practice your stamping with.

[@th.burggraf7814]

Recently I made a similar piece as a cover for my cell phone. I used a scrap piece of 10oz skirting leather (skived the spine down to 6oz), tooled it, etc, and glued a plastic phone case in it. Works just fine.

[@cammobunker]

Ah, you know when you see that project that you smack yourself in the forehead and go "Why have I not done this yet?" Here it is. I'm still using a cheap-o plastic cover that came with my checks in a box about 5 years ago. I foresee this as my next projects.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Agreed.

[@stephendevlin5122]

Like your video always very informative thank you

[@connietheel7112]

Thanks for the video!

[@WilliamBowen-le3no]

I also use a utility knife to cut my leather with the same blades, only difference I've used the same blade for the last 20 projects because I strop the blade, you'd be amazed how sharp you can keep one of those blades

[@deangrieger5241]

how do you strop those corner knife blades?

[@snuffysmith7011]

Nice job! I might just make one for myself.😂

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

We hope you do!

[@GradyGillis]

So many good things in this video. I never fail to learn something from these videos. The best part for me was actually the corner accent pieces. They really make this project catch the eye. One of these days I'm going to have to invest in the corner knives. Just checked Weaver and there is no 12 mm corner knife listed. There is a 30mm and is in stock as I write this.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

We apologize, the 12 mm was unfortunately discontinued! The 15 mm would be the next closest in size.

[@GradyGillis]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thanks for responding. I do like those corner knives. They seem very handy. The nice thing is the consistency they give as compared to other methods.

[@nickmillhollin3996]

Hi there. I’m very interested in starting out with leather working . Saw this video and is gotten me even more excited ! What tools and leather do you recommend? And type of thread ? I wanna try the checkbook wallet first for myself….. then make one for my son too !

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, if you click the link in the video description we list everything that was used in the video! The main things you will need to get started are: Knife Straight edge scratch awl glue Stitching Chisels mallet or maul needles and thread We have all of the recommended sizes and everything linked in the video description!

[@recepsahin5293]

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[@kcg3927]

Chuck!

[@jimbailey7997]

👍

[@thewoz8631]

Who still uses checks anymore????

[@horsedogcatponyshow]

Who works in leather anymore. 🤠

[@thewoz8631]

@@horsedogcatponyshow many people. Many things are made of leather. But I bet you like plastic shoes 👟.

[@maddawgnoll]

Checks are still required for a few (very few) transactions. I think I've written 4 or 5 in the last 3 years😂 Or in the case of lost cards. You still need to get whatever the check is still accepted. And some people won't pay bills without their checks because they prefer to have a paper trail

[@maddawgnoll]

​@@horsedogcatponyshowLeathersmithing is how I pay my bills.

[@majstor76]

Last cheque i saw in 90s probably