Leather card wallet tutorial using Chèvre - DIY 

“I made this item.” Couldn’t have said it better. This is exactly what it’s all about.

I love the way you work, no over the top pricy tools where peasants like me wouldn't even dream to own one. No die cutting just simple sharp knives, irons and needles.

You are my hero. I am literally writing notes. I will always credit you if I ever talk about my work.

Great teaching video. Thanks.

Would love to know how to make a creaser! I look forward to the video ! Great work as always

Would love more videos please!

One homemade creaser please!!!! Heheheh... I would like to know how you make your creaser..

Great video, thank you

The color of the thread comes from French "ARDOISE" and pronounced like "Aardwhaaz"... Thank you so much for sharing your videos, very informative.

Like your videos with clear and detailed illustration.

I look up to you for everything leather making. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I appreciate your videos.. I learnt alot. I made me first project out of leather. I used an old work boot, and made a scout carry knife sheath. I was trying to share a picture but it wouldn't let me.

Such attention to detail! I would love to see a tutorial/template for the orange roll pouch behind you in this video. Thanks for doing what you do!

Thanks for this Tarrick. A lot of usefull tips and tricks for beginner leather crafters. Regards from Port Elizabeth.

Just got the pattern download. Excited to give this a shot. Notice you use the electric iron to finish the edges. I'm struggling with finishing the edges of thin leather. In place of the electric iron, maybe a short video on an alternative to finishing thin edges. Thanks again Terrick for doing these.

Awesome lesson my friend. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing your know how with us. Everything about what you do is done with a level of excellence from your leatherwork to your presentation and even your teaching. Thank you my friend. Thank you. Advice for anyone looking for the .PDF on the website: You're going to basically be purchasing the .PDF but don't worry it's a free purchase and you won't be charged any actual money. It's basically a purchase of $0.00 and I'm sure there's reasoning behind that. I found it easier to complete the purchase with my PayPal but I don't think it matters. Once you've completed the transaction you're automatically emailed the .PDF so don't bother looking for it yourself on the website. Just open up your email that you used for the purchase which was in my case the email I used for my PayPal. Also when you print the .PDF you should make sure that you're using the setting "Actual Size" instead of the default "Fit" setting under the PRINT SIZE & HANDLING options. Also to save yourself some paper I also suggest selecting the "Pages" option under PAGES TO PRINT options and simply typing "3" in the dialog box. That will avoid printing the first two pages of the .PDF which in my opinion weren't necessary to print unless you want the second page for the list of items needed. If you do want the second and third page included in the print simply type "2-3" in the dialog box. I do suggest printing in color if possible but honestly you could probably get by either way. Anyways. That's just my two cents. Hope it helps. Anyways. Thanks again friend. I appreciate it. I'll make sure to subscribe and give you a like.

That is a beautiful card wallet and I learned a few things with this video. Thanks, Terrick.

Very useful tips, especially liked the ones about stretching/squeezing leather so that stitches line up. Thanks.

Excellent tutorial very nicely explained to precise detail. Thank you Semper Fi

Thank you for the educational video. Keep them coming.

Another great video sir, you are unbelievably talented. A homemade creaser tutorial video would be amazing. Keep up the great work

Exceptional! You are a master craftsmen sir! What a pleasure to watch and learn from you! Thank you.

This video has inspired me to try my hand at a card holder/wallet design! I appreciate your passion for the craft and the videos are quite informative. The little tips and tricks you share will undoubtedly prove useful in the future. Many thanks from Montréal, QC, Canada!!

¡Master! Saludos desde México.

I love your watch... "now" haha 4:53

Hi Terrick, great job and very helpful hints. It‘s always a pleasure to watch your vids and have a peak on a craftsman who loves what he does and shares his experience and gives a lot of positive vibes. Cheers,

I would finish the stitch line differently. Take your threads each one through one layer of leather to the inside and overhand knot them. The knot will disappear between the layers and not be seen. No need for sealer/glue etc.

great vid terrick ,thank you man :)

Hello Terrick, I really like what you do, the extreme care you bring to your achievements. However, not everyone who is going to watch this video has any knowledge of how to handle the paring knife and may prune their fingertips if they leave them in front of the blade (11 '13 "). Our tools cut like razors and we are not allowed to make mistakes, so personally, I say never to let the fingers in front of the blade and prefer to hold them behind. Alain.

Leather thickness appears to be 3oz/1.2mm?

Beautiful work! I've been experimenting with Chèvre Chagrin as well. Two questions: 1) What is the weight of the Chèvre Chagrin you are using? 2) I noticed you didn't use an edge beveler prior to edge finishing. Why not? 3) Any noticeable difference in your opinion between Fil Au Chinois 532 and 632?

Hi Terrick, where do you buy your pricking irons for fine leather? I have some from "Ivan" but the holes are too big for fine leathers.

Yes show the creaser

What is the best conditioner to use on Chèvre Chagrin Goat Leather

Hi! Greetings from México! Quick question, the leather is veg tan?

Would you recommend a sealer at all, either a dubbin or acrylic. Have made my first 2 knife sheaths for a paying customer, and he wanted a plain veg tan finish. So unsure really, I did a coloured edge coat then applied a generous amount of dubbin, then polished it with a clean rag. The knives stay in his tucker box, so don't hang off belts or anything. He was wrapped with the products and didn't argue price. Is that something you would do or is there a better way? Taking into consideration that I have built my reputation in the upholstery game on turning out a product that will last. Cheers Spriggsy

You allowed us to see you do your work at a normal speed... to see it 10x faster allows us to pick up on nothing ... gratitude sir where you from ? accent? Lol... I'm a bit Irish a often say "get over yer"

Do you ever work with hair-on hides? If so, do you find the techniques transfer from one medium to the other?

I would love to know why the middle pockets need to be T-shaped

maybe a dumb question, but: you mention ironing the pieces for increased workability/stiffness -- is this done with a special tool, or just a regular home/clothing iron? thanks.

Evening, I've tried to print the pattern,I've set my printer at 100% but the pattern is still measuring short

Hello Terick, great content! i just wanted to ask a question regarding the difference of a french skiver versus a skiving knife? is there any downsides? i have never skived before and want to start improving my leather work !

Hello how are you? Greetings from Argentina I admire your work a lot, my name is Sergio and I would like to know what is the name of the thread that you use to sew by hand?

What kind of glue is that - a simple PVA glue?

where can we buy your stitching punch hope one day i will be able to stitch like you

Do you use 0.45 polyester thread?

this is great. im new to leather craft still confused about skiving leather.do i only do the sides or the whole leather lets say i have 2mm to 1.8 mm of leather to be used? thanks for any input

What is the name of the type of machine press you use for your logo stamp?

Terry where do I go to purchase one of your pattern knives?.?

I have that cheap crap press. it costs 24$ in the USA. You make huge money selling your knives and tools and bought a crap press.

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Are you from South Africa...??? Is there another way of contacting you...???

Absolute shit result lol

Great video. Thank you for sharing your tips and techniques.