How To Make Leather Bifold Wallet: A Step-By-Step Guide

Making a leather bifold wallet is not as difficult as you might think. With the right tools and some time, you can make one of these wallets on your own. You can also use this guide to modify and create your own design and portfolio that will perfectly fit your needs!

Whether it’s an anniversary gift, a graduation present, or something for yourself, the best thing about making a leather bifold is being able to customize it exactly how you want. This guide will help you through every step- from choosing the perfect size to using stamps and stamps to personalize it. In no time at all, you’ll have a beautiful new wallet just for yourself!

The Supplies You’ll Need

To make a leather bifold, you’ll need: Leather; scissors; ruler; small sewing needle and thread (embroidery thread is best); metal thimble; hammer; brass nail for rivets (if you choose to use them); paper and pencil for pattern; tracing wheel and tracing paper for pattern; cutting board or mat.

Tools For Cutting the Leather

There are many different tools you can use when cutting the leather. While some people prefer to use a knife, others prefer using a shears. If you’re not sure what type of tools or supplies you might need for this project, here is a list:

– Ruler

– Utility knife (or other sharp blade)

– Self healing cutting mat (or other thick protective surface)

– Scissors

– Sewing machine (optional)

– Sewing pins (optional)

– Leather punch tool (optional)

Tools For Stamping the Design

– A stamping kit

– Leather dye

– Clear shoe polish

– Stamps (a wide variety of shapes and sizes)

– A large bucket or container to put the stamped leather in

Cutting Out Your Design

The first step is to cut out your design. You can do this by measuring and then tracing the shape onto the leather.

In order for the design to come out nice, it’s necessary to keep folding the leather as you trace so that you don’t have any jagged lines.

After you have traced your shape onto the leather, cut it out with a sharp blade or scissors.

If you want an edge on one side of your wallet, use a straight edge ruler and a razor blade to slice off any uneven edges.

Then, use sandpaper to smooth out the rough spots.

Making the Seams of the Wallet

The first thing you will need to do is make your seams for the wallet. To do this, you will need a ruler and a piece of paper. Take the paper and cut it down to the size of your desired wallet (for example- if you want a 4 inch by 3 inch wallet, take the paper and cut it down to 4 inches by 3 inches). Now we’re going to fold the paper in half and then open up, so that it resembles a shape like this.

Finishing Touches

The finishing touches are the most important part of the process- you want to make sure that your wallet is not only durable, but also has a professional look. After you’ve done all the cutting and sewing, it’s time to put the finishing touches on your new wallet.

There are many ways to finish off your wallet, but one of the most popular methods is using a leather punch. It creates a uniformly spaced design on both sides of your finished wallet, adding an elegant touch. If you want to go for something more bold and original, we recommend adding a personalized stamp to both sides of your finished product. This can be as simple as your initials or as intricate as a pattern- it’s completely up to you! The best thing about making a leather bifold is being able to customize it just the way you want it!

Conclusion

Now you know how to make a leather bifold wallet and who knows? Maybe you’ll make it your new favorite go-to accessory.

You could even give one away as a gift to someone special. What’s more thoughtful than a handmade gift from you?