So this is my 8th month into the craft! This time I decided to use Ian Atkinsons pattern to help me understand gussets inside of a BiFold wallets coin purse.
This is my first time making an item that uses gussets. I did have a pattern to simplify the matter, however I had many lessons during it's construction. The logistics behind every finished edge and stitch boggles me every time!
For example, finishing the gussets edges felt too risky as I had already attatched the coin purse to the body - I was afraid of marking the surrounding leather. I can't figure out a way of doing this without being EXTREMELY careful...
Nevertheless I am pleased with how this project turned out though. :)
Please, take a look! And also critique my Photography if you like too!
Thank you for your time! :)
Hey :)
love the wallet and your sewing is pretty good :)
Have you thougt of burnishing the gusset before sewing the coin purse to the wallet?
Gussets always make me scratch my head, ponder and question my numbers. I’ve made them short, long and just right. Nothing more satisfying then when your gusset calculation produces a gusset that fits perfect. Your wallet looks great!
I use the pointed end end of my burnisher when I want to burnish an edge that is close to something else. I hold it like a pencil and have found I can get into fairly tight places.
very nice...I made this wallet when I first started as well. Your stitching looks way better than mine did lol. If I were to make this wallet again, I would thicken up the outer leather or even line it with some goat or pig skin to make it stiffer. The outer leather seemed a bit flimsy when I made it and I notice your wallet has the same issue around the top edge of the outer leather. other than that, the wallet looks great. Did you dye this leather yourself like he teaches?