The large piece is 8-9 oz The small piece is 4-5 ozIf you want to tool or emboss the wallet, do that that nowPunch holes and line up left edges to sew or laceWe use tacks to hold the leatherJust remove them as you come to themThe tacks hold both pieces while you make the turnSide Cuts can be helpful in quickly pulling tacksKeep on stitchingWe are only going to stitch along the straight edgeStitch to the cornerTurn the corner at the end of the straight edgeHead back for your starting pointBack at the startFor the opposite side, we line up the loose end with the straight edge underneathSet your needle at the top of the pocketStitch straight down the sideThen, we’re going to turn aroundA full U turnThen stitch a straight line right beside the last line of stitchingSlow down for the camera personTurn once more to close the box stitchCut the threads and trim the strings, it’s stitched.Wet the entire walletInsert the holster moldPush it real goodHolster mold is fully seatedLeave it in there until the wallet is dryOpen and shape the holes for the cartridges, we are using an awlWe also carry a variety of cartridge loop molds, they are polyurethane and less stabby.Polyurethane cartridge loop molds can be left in the wallet until the leather has driedAlso, metal leaves oxidation marks on wet leather but polyurethane just leaves happiness and perfect shaping as it can be removed after you let the leather dry completely, reducing shrinkage. Finish as desired. If you apply a finish, it will need time to dry before you start carrying it. If you apply oxalic acid to remove unsightly marks from your finished product, it will need time to dry before any finish can be applied. Ready to go!
