this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2023
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[–] derelict 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My wallet wore out about a year ago. I liked the general shape, but was looking for a fun project, so instead of buying a new one I made a similar one, first out of paper, then scrap canvas, then scrap leather, then a final version from Walpier Buttero with edge paint and hand stitching in an accent color. I designed it in Inkscape, and laser-cut the pieces, including the holes for stitching, which allowed me to get very precise stitches. Not pictured - several paper/staples iterations on the pockets tweaking the pattern to my liking

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks great. Love the blue thread. Is it Ritza?

[–] derelict 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yep, Ritza 25 Tiger thread 0.6 Aqua

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Finally got that colour Ritza! RM is the only one I could find to get it. $20 to Canada but I ordered a bunch more to make up for that lol. Got some new tools and more thread colours. 💪

[–] derelict 2 points 6 months ago

Nice! I hope that it works out well for you! Mine is still holding up beautifully

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hm… where did you get the colour? None of my usual suppliers have the colour “aqua”

[–] derelict 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/0-6mm-ritza-25-polyester-tiger-thread-25m-length-if-buy-5-get-1-free?variant=39819526930541 this is where I get most of my supplies, if you happen to be US-based they have free shipping, and a good selection of leathers, edge paints, and threads

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the link. I’ll have to see if they ship to Canada! I think I’ll start a thread with suppliers by country as well.

[–] derelict 2 points 1 year ago

Community resources like that are super valuable! Hopefully community wikis will eventually be a thing

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Sweet! I need to get that one. I love the colour combo. And I have an evergrowing Ritza collection 🙈

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That’s the way to go! I don’t see any pictures … can you post some?

[–] derelict 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pictures of the paper ones I left out, or are you not seeing the main picture I posted of the 4 other iterations side-by-side?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It didn’t show any. But now it does. Might have been my connection.

[–] jwn 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Love it, is the signature on the bottom right laser engraved?

[–] derelict 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes! Though I’ve foil stamped something there instead for the similar ones I’ve made as gifts since

[–] jwn 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Awesome, which Lazer machine do you use?

[–] derelict 1 points 1 year ago

I have the Dremel LC40, and it’s served me well, but there are better options available now and Dremel has stopped manufacturing them