Introduction: DIY - Leather Wallet in 5 Minutes
This wallet made from leather you can produce (by yourself) at home with quite simple tools and
in a very short time.
Step 1: Tools
This wallet made from leather you can produce (by yourself) at home with quite simple tools and
in a very short time. Tools I used can be found in every household:
- Cutting ruler (you can also use a simple ruler)
- circular blade
- needle for marking
- hammer
- punch pliers
-cutter blade
Step 2: Print
When you have got all the tools together you need a template which you can download here as a
PDF file. After printing your template to any printer on a DIN A4 sheet of paper you can get
started.
Step 3: Cut Template
For cutting out the template you can use the scissors. I recommend using a blade to get straight
edges of the paper. The small circles do not need to be cut out.
Step 4: Draw
Position the template on a piece of leather you have prepared. Draw a line around the template
using a special pen for leather or a needle and do not forget to mark the center of each small
circle.
I suggest you use 1,8 - 2mm thick leather which is not too soft so that your wallet has stability and
provides you fun long time.
Step 5: Cut Leather
Now the leather is ready to be cut out. To do an accurate cut use a circular blade. For the inner
corners use finally a blade. It helps you to cut exactly in the corner.
Step 6: Shape
Now you are ready to shape your wallet. Turn down one of the two trips of leather. To get a
crease give some gentle hits with the hammer on the bend without destroying the leather. Repeat
with the second strip of leather the same way.
Step 7: Punch
Use the punch pliers to cut out the circles. The marked central points help you to position the
punch. The diameter of the hole depends on the rivets you want to use.
Step 8: Rivet
I prefer the double tubular rivets made from old brass. These rivets go well with the leather and
have the vintage look. Their dimensions are 6x6 (diameter/length). Of course feel free using other
rivets which go better with your leather.
The riveting process is very simple: Put the longer part of the double rivet through the hole and
insert the second part on the other side. Working on a hard surface hit with the hammer one to
two times on the rivet. Ready!
Tip: First try on a remaining piece of leather you do not need.
Step 9: Finish
Finally bend the wallet in the middle and continue doing the crease with soft hits with hammer like
it was described in step#6. Now you have finished.
Have fun with your cool wallet. I would be pleasured if you would share some photos of your work
with me.
