I have the same issue. I usually cut it up and use it to practice techniques like skiving, stamping, stitching...even checking the sharpness of my knife. I dont really throw scrap out until its virtually dust and unusable. However, I always take photos of previous renditions of a project to see how it progressed.

I have when I first started but I'm not a fan anymore. I go with edge paint like uniters now. When I was using edge kote I found that in the beginning my items looked great but eventually the fibers began to stand back up especially in high wear items like belts...and if the color of the fibers did not match the edge kote, it looked especially worn out. The edge paints are way more versitile I think...you can sand finish them, heat them, they are pliable and durable. Only downside I see is the drying times...that is one advantage the edgekote has over the paints for sure.

I think you did a great job on this. The stitching looks clean and I love the minimalist design. I would go with a goat skin lining though. Im not a fan of pigskin because the pores are too visible. However, you can't beat the price of pig skin :)

I've used both...My vote is for tokonole.

I would go with the Arlan Sully goat skin on rmleathersupply. I would get it split down to .5 mm for the lining...many colors to choose from.

Thanks Glenn...I feel like I'm getting better with each new project that I attempt. Every new project has challenged me with a new skill/technique. That's what I love about moving past my comfort zone.

Thank you. Yes I'm pretty happy with the welting but I think it could have been better. First time I stitched it, I was too shallow with the awl and I didnt catch the welting in some areas. The 2nd time I stitched it I tried to get as close as possible but I was still nervous about getting too close to the welt pipe. Perhaps there is a hack to ensure these types of welts get stitched in perfect everytime but I dont know of one yet.

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?

Thx Maru...feeling like I'm getting better with each project. Thanks for the compliment on the details...it means alot :)

@Philip I used bookboard .080 thick on the calipers. You probably could use grey board glued together to around that thickness as well. I found the bookboard on Amazon from Thunderbolt Paper

@andimh Prices I believe were about 18 euros for the 4 and 6, and 27 euros for the number 8

Thx...What went wrong with your 1st zip pouch?? I messed up 2 alligator watch straps already...trying to bring my self to try a 3rd time. It can get frustrating but that's how we learn.

Thanks...definitely fun to make :)

Thank you...learned from one of the best at leathercraftmasterclass.

Thank you Maru, yes I was definitely nervous installing it. Especially after getting as far as I did. It was a bit difficult understanding how the zipper installation and resizing works from a book so I had to reach out to Ellen for clarification. She is great and helped me through it.

Thanks Philip :) Time to place another order for goat skin lining

Here the Brass jigs from District Leather supply. 3 in 1 kind of deal...looks good :)

Thanks Fadi, Yes these are RiRi zippers from buckleguy. They have many types...I went with the brass tooth tapes and they are excellent quality. The brass jigs are not from District Leather Supply. These are from martinevanloock on Instagram. You can shoot her an DM if your interested. (She has #4 6 and 8) you can get them from Mando aswell but I found the website very difficult to navigate. DIstrict leather supply has 1 jig that incorporates all three sizes...that looks interesting as well.

+1 on the lamp Idea!

I'm speechless this is so beautiful.