How to Make a Minimalist Wallet (FREE PATTERN!)

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How to Make a Minimalist Wallet (FREE PATTERN!)
Summer is a great time to make yourself a simple small wallet to carry just the essentials! We take you thought making one of our minimalist Summer wallets in a very slim Vegetable Tanned leather with a stiff plastic interior core - this core will allow your minimalist leather wallet to remain nice and thin but have a nice stiff core for extra structure. We hand stitch this leather wallet with a saddle stitch, but you can always machine sew if you'd like! Make sure to grab the free pattern and make your own using this leather crafting tutorial :)
Happy Crafting!

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  • @marsha831
    @marsha8314 жыл бұрын

    Only when starting to do leather work did I realize what a high level of skill you have attained. You are right, doing manual tasks on cheap leather again and again is the way to build craftsmanship. Thanks for all you do!

  • @renniemoseley7800
    @renniemoseley78004 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see your take on a travelers cigar case that can hold two cigars, a cutter, and a torch.

  • @wirehunter86

    @wirehunter86

    4 жыл бұрын

    I second, third and forth that!!

  • @JazCas86

    @JazCas86

    4 жыл бұрын

    I 5th,6th & 7th that 😁

  • @GTL5427

    @GTL5427

    3 жыл бұрын

    8,9, and 10 checking in

  • @lavenderrainbow5041

    @lavenderrainbow5041

    3 жыл бұрын

    me as well :)

  • @anacortes2777

    @anacortes2777

    3 жыл бұрын

    LEO Y A i D E E 😁😁

  • @robjenaki
    @robjenaki6 ай бұрын

    For anyone else late to the party, pocket A is roughly a 3 x 4 inch rectangle and you should be able to rough out the rest of the patterns from there. Happy crafting!

  • @bthivierge
    @bthivierge4 жыл бұрын

    Such a craftsman. And your instructional videos just keep getting better and better. Thanks so much for what you do. My journey of leather working continues because of you guys and I really appreciate it!

  • @SamuelKennerly
    @SamuelKennerly4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being such a huge inspiration for me, you were my motivation to start working with leather. I would love to see you make a phone case that wraps well around the phone (like a wet molding technique). One that is simple and thin and that hugs the phone. Thanks again for being so awesome!

  • @skummemoghund
    @skummemoghund Жыл бұрын

    Hi i know i am a couple of years late. I cant seem to find the pattern in the link. Is it to late?

  • @kro.productions
    @kro.productions4 жыл бұрын

    I dig the design. Simple. Clean. Relative to a project, I have been sketching out a pencil case. When I was young and in school I had a tan pencil case that was almost like a leather tube with a zipper. As a kid it was the magic pencil bag. In my adult years I look for ways to bring childhood simplicities back...because who wants to be an adult all the time.

  • @kog1609
    @kog1609 Жыл бұрын

    Can't thank you enough for these videos and inspiration. These little card holders and wallets are going to be my first projects. I'm very excited.

  • @Growlerinthebush
    @Growlerinthebush8 күн бұрын

    I made this wallet after watching this about 3 years ago and it has been excellent and still has no visible wear marks, I edge it in brown and that hasn't cracked either. Today I ordered the acrylic template from Buckleguy to start making more for friends and family. Thank you for this video.

  • @mfj45
    @mfj454 жыл бұрын

    So I was at work the other day and I was putting on my work tool belt and I started thinking that you guys would be great to make some leather ones love your videos and very educational actually the reason why I have started leather crafting as a new hobby!

  • @benramirez1436
    @benramirez14364 жыл бұрын

    Great video once again! I’m really liking this new style with you explaining everything as you do it. And THANK YOU for not playing background music 😂 This might be a longer video or maybe a small multi video series but I’d like to see you make a small women’s side bag or hand bag type thing. Food for thought!

  • @Drummagirl90
    @Drummagirl904 жыл бұрын

    Ooo definitely a medium tool pouch or small everyday carrying pouches! I’ve been looking for a decent video to watch and get inspiration ☺️ great work!

  • @lavenderrainbow5041
    @lavenderrainbow50413 жыл бұрын

    For years, I have been using flexible clear plastic cutting boards from the Dollar store to help with pattern making. They work great! I never knew until today that you sold pattern plastic :)

  • @cydneywillis1664
    @cydneywillis16644 жыл бұрын

    Love, love, love that your videos are so streamlined. They are a pleasure to watch. Thank you. I would like to second (I think it was mentioned already) a video on an iPad case that has a built in stand or some type of leather organizer to hold all these tools that I am accumulating :)

  • @406Montana
    @406Montana4 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see more bag videos with patterns that would be available for purchase. You've made great bags in the past and I think larger bags would be an excellent addition to your line.

  • @CrippleCreekStudios
    @CrippleCreekStudios4 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see you design and make a “wallet” to hold documents, insurance cards, registration and such to go in the glove box of my car. Thanks!

  • @vpham92688

    @vpham92688

    2 жыл бұрын

    Passport wallet!

  • @Wanted797

    @Wanted797

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vpham92688 sounds like he’s talking about something bigger.

  • @bradywalker5291
    @bradywalker52912 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered the stuff I need to start. Thanks for making these videos! Can't wait to start

  • @TheTrooper777
    @TheTrooper7774 жыл бұрын

    That is so cool using the plastic as a backer, great job.

  • @brettallenthomas
    @brettallenthomas2 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm.. seems all of the items under "Corter Leather" on Weavers site is gone (there's still links, but they don't go anywhere).. not sure if it permanent or just a temp thing.. but no templates or anything else...

  • @gonemadfar3
    @gonemadfar34 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching your videos while crafting. I just made my first minimalist wallet with a marbled dye effect, using shaving cream. I know in most of your videos you don't do much dying, but I would like to see a professional perspective on the marble dying technique. I would love a wallet you've made , so I can use it as incentive to keep improving my own work.

  • @magistermurray
    @magistermurray4 жыл бұрын

    This pattern seems like a good first project for someone, thanks for the video! I’d love to see your take on a pen case!

  • @tylertaylor9430
    @tylertaylor9430 Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately the free pattern is no longer available. Anyone know if there's somewhere else I could find it?

  • @michaelrussell9890
    @michaelrussell98903 жыл бұрын

    You guys are great leather workers!! True craftsman!!!

  • @dangvalverde
    @dangvalverde2 жыл бұрын

    Eric, you make great videos and with the voice over the instructions are so great. I made several of these without the plastic in the center. Seems like once you place one credit card or similar into the wallet it stiffens it up. Thanks so much.

  • @barbarabich2883
    @barbarabich28834 жыл бұрын

    A cellphone wallet would be a great idea for Christmas presents. I enjoy your videos so easy to follow. Thank you

  • @anantharamba6832
    @anantharamba68324 жыл бұрын

    Greetings, still continue to be amazed, with this idea and concept totally, not only in the principles of construct ,but also in functionality. Amazing and awesome , not jusrto watch , but also to listen, as the "draw, cut and stitch " goes along. The simple economy of movements is a treat to watch, like observing and doing a "residency" in leather craft. Great project to make and gift to golfing buddies,! THANKS

  • @duxallinarow
    @duxallinarow3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, and I love your lighter holder. I totally have to make one myself.

  • @teenaidoo8569
    @teenaidoo85692 жыл бұрын

    Great video. U have inspired me to make a wallet. Thank you for all the tips for someone that never worked with leather before..God bless you 🙏.

  • @EricDykstra0
    @EricDykstra04 жыл бұрын

    Great pattern! It would be cool to see you do a project with a type of leather you don't normally work with, and talk about the positives and negatives of it :)

  • @alyncitor579
    @alyncitor5794 жыл бұрын

    So neat to see how these are made, great video!

  • @konnerciardella6759
    @konnerciardella67593 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Never thought of the pattern plastic as a body for these kind of small wallets. I usually just put a liner on the middle body of my wallet. I think I'll give it a try! Keep up the great work, always a pleasure to watch your videos

  • @wademedia9927

    @wademedia9927

    2 жыл бұрын

    What other liners work well?

  • @tchotchkegirl8880
    @tchotchkegirl88804 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and Love watching such great work. I am excited to learn all the great things you have to offer. I sure would love to learn how to make an over night travel bag. Also a leather tool bag with lots of different pockets to secure sharp tools. Thanks so much for great videos... I will be sharing your channel with my friends and family. They also love to make things.

  • @duxallinarow
    @duxallinarow4 жыл бұрын

    I am so very new at leather crafting, and I'm so inspired by Corter and Weaver. I would love to see a pattern for a simple glasses case. What's really holding me back is picking the leather - I'm not sure what would be the best/safest leather for glasses. I guess I'm looking for some suggestion as to what would be stiff enough to provide some protection, but have a soft side that wouldn't scratch up my lenses. Love you guys!

  • @mmargritier
    @mmargritier4 жыл бұрын

    The video about the differences between machine stitching and saddle stitching was very informative but I’d love an instructional video all about saddle stitching!

  • @ericsledge9036
    @ericsledge90364 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! It would be a blast to see a case designed to carry a straight razor and beard comb of some sorts! thanks for the great content and keep up the solid work, cheers.

  • @sampfau8224
    @sampfau82244 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. I just started leather working. I would like to see more videos on what is the best leather you can use for wallet making and the best budget leather for starting out leather working. Thank you.

  • @steamgadget
    @steamgadget3 жыл бұрын

    Very very cool and super informative video! I'm so very thankful for your help. Thank you, thank you.

  • @scottdoris1067
    @scottdoris10673 жыл бұрын

    Been looking for how to make a 5 bullet rifle shell holder with a flap. Thank you, You make great stuff!

  • @alexwood9845
    @alexwood98452 жыл бұрын

    Great video with great explanation. Thank you for the free pattern.

  • @SmerkPlaysTheW0rld
    @SmerkPlaysTheW0rld4 жыл бұрын

    A topic I’ve been very interested in is edge paint. Meaning, heatable vs sanded. Or non heatable edge paints. What’s the pros and cons to each. And what the steps are for both maybe. Would be a cool topic I think.

  • @xxlguitarscom
    @xxlguitarscom4 жыл бұрын

    Nice wallet! Love the simplicity of it! I’d like to see you work with canvas...

  • @gleamsarmamishaps8490
    @gleamsarmamishaps84904 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to see a video on making and/or designing a clutch or handbag. I’ve made four of your wallets so far, one for my best man at my wedding last year and one each for my father, brother in law and my sisters boyfriend as Christmas gifts last year. Now it’s the girls turn to have something made for them!

  • @kandiceshepherd3534
    @kandiceshepherd35344 жыл бұрын

    Wow such precise craftsmanship. I would love to see a simple crossbody bag for a phone, keys and money holder

  • @chanfleman
    @chanfleman Жыл бұрын

    free pattern link is broken :( anyone has it?

  • @faniggler
    @faniggler4 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to see all the different tools you use. Along with the vocabulary you use when you’re working. Basically a beginners video much like this one.

  • @stuarthenry6062
    @stuarthenry60624 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see you guys make a pouch style bag. Keep up the great content 👍

  • @wadeschooley2243
    @wadeschooley22432 жыл бұрын

    Is it just me or does weaver’s link not work? I would love to make this fantastic wallet. Does anyone have this template or know where I can get it?

  • @iyawospassage3985
    @iyawospassage3985 Жыл бұрын

    Hello thank you for this tutorial. I can’t find the free pattern

  • @dragonshoarddesign3094

    @dragonshoarddesign3094

    4 ай бұрын

    It was just a hook to get people like us to watch their video....

  • @xringdriven
    @xringdriven Жыл бұрын

    Clearly I am late to this party, but I would love to attempt this project! Anyone have an active link to the free template?

  • @lacalleinvisible

    @lacalleinvisible

    12 күн бұрын

    yes, I also feel kind of deceived

  • @vferdman
    @vferdman4 жыл бұрын

    Great project! Thank you for the video, pattern and the giveaway! I would love to see some more wet-molded projects. Perhaps a knife sheath (both folding pocket knife and fixed blade).

  • @whazee
    @whazee4 жыл бұрын

    One future aim of mine is to make a hip-bag to carry some leather working essentials to a public show next year. It will be a very complex build for me as it would be built to perform a specific task, but also incorporate lots of different geometry and design elements. (Buckles, Zippers, Belt, clasps etc...) Possibly too much for a single video, but I'd love to see your take on something like that! Thanks again for all the great tips and advice!!!

  • @jameshood9564
    @jameshood95644 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful wallet! Would love to see your guys make a wet moulded valet tray!

  • @sachinrv1
    @sachinrv12 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, it's small and at the same time functional :)

  • @cluhendrix8432
    @cluhendrix84324 жыл бұрын

    Awesome wallet! This style of wallet is the whole reason I started googling leather working in the first place and ended up subscribing months ago. Trust that this wallet would find a good home with me. I have a few video ideas to share. It would be cool to see a molded sunglasses case. I’d like to see a folding iPad/iPhone case that folds and acts as a stand. A long, folding, zippered women’s wallet would make a nice project like the Frye Melissa zip around. But a video I’d really like to see would be one that goes into the details like - I see you press your logo into the leather, if I wanted to press my logo where would someone get that tooled? What are the best types of leather? I’d like to hear more about the tools you use- what are good brands, what should I avoid? That kind of thing. I’ve enjoyed your channel. Keep up the good content!

  • @emac4883
    @emac48834 жыл бұрын

    I think seeing something like a barber bag for travel made would be super cool.

  • @FelipeDelPapa
    @FelipeDelPapa4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see different stitches types. And how do to deal with chrome tan leather. Great job as always!

  • @mostafa_909
    @mostafa_9094 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see you make a simple leather weekender bag. I've been thinking about trying to make one myself but I'd be way over my head.

  • @PapaDan
    @PapaDan4 жыл бұрын

    Really nice design. Just got a veg tan shoulder in 2 oz. looking forward to trying my skills and make one of these.

  • @MeMelon4u

    @MeMelon4u

    10 ай бұрын

    By any chance do you still have the instruction pdf?

  • @MaKNiJa
    @MaKNiJa4 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see you make a leather tool box that would have some basic tools in it. Also, an airpod case would be nice, I have them and I just cannot afford to scratch the surface. Love the videos, keep em coming!

  • @walshman70
    @walshman704 жыл бұрын

    Nice one. Planning to make this wallet as a project with my son while on summer holiday. So, thanks. Would like to see a video on a simple messenger bag with a shoulder strap, kinda like a mussette or bicycle courier bag!

  • @wandarichardson4213
    @wandarichardson42134 жыл бұрын

    I love this!!! Could you do a show about how to make a wristlet? Thank you for sharing✌💛☺

  • @obentohouse3653
    @obentohouse36534 жыл бұрын

    Great video and project. Would love to see a video on how to add coin pouches to wallets and a discussion on what types of leathers are good for certain projects, eg. Chrome tan vs. Veg tan. Thanks.

  • @gerryc6964
    @gerryc69644 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a small crossbody bag or clutch!

  • @DH-yp3gp
    @DH-yp3gp4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorials!!! I’d love to see how you would make a travel case for toiletries.

  • @jancvecek4787
    @jancvecek47874 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see you make a simple pencil case with a zipper but it doesn't really matter what you do, because I enjoy all of your videos 😊

  • @MattSponaugle
    @MattSponaugle4 жыл бұрын

    Great video and great wallet! I'd really like to see some smaller projects that use up scrap materials.

  • @bluejeans8001
    @bluejeans80013 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and educational. Thanks for sharing

  • @emanuelhultman5003
    @emanuelhultman5003 Жыл бұрын

    The link to the pattern doesent work:(

  • @FosterandBoys
    @FosterandBoys4 жыл бұрын

    simple, clever design!

  • @marryannflores396
    @marryannflores3964 жыл бұрын

    I loved how u made this wallet and add some plastic inside is a brilliant idea. I would like to see u make a cross body phone holder with side pocket😊

  • @marccameron619
    @marccameron6194 жыл бұрын

    Just starting leather crafting and would love to know your thoughts on making a dog collar as the D ring seems to be a bit tricky to measure. Great videos and the narration is definitely a plus for me. All the best

  • @nikosfilipino
    @nikosfilipino4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid! Im looking into making this exact design but with an outer sleeve that with a window to show my DL. So, one outer sleeve for cards, an inner sleeve for cash, and one for the DL. Thanks!

  • @honda92ex
    @honda92ex Жыл бұрын

    I just came across this and the link doesn’t work. Would you happen you have it somewhere else?

  • @shadiwahba9687
    @shadiwahba96873 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work, thank u for explaining 🌹🌹

  • @pauleysink9659
    @pauleysink96593 жыл бұрын

    Love your work, I am interested in seeing a wallet that will accommodate coin rings I make but also after to be a usefull item.

  • @nobodyyouknow3970
    @nobodyyouknow39704 жыл бұрын

    I would absolutely love a video on designing patterns using some sort of software. Im really not good a designing consistent even patterns on paper so this would be a huge help!

  • @haeserynvictor4859
    @haeserynvictor48594 жыл бұрын

    It would be nice to see some leather products with scraps, because I’m a beginning leatherworker and I don’t have acces to much leather. Your tips and videos are amazing and help me a lot to get started. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @Vimby233
    @Vimby2334 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see you make a stay-on slip cover for a Kindle reader with a pocket on the back for a stand. I’m trying to work out the pattern for one but I only work in fabric I’m afraid. Love your videos and the skills you have.

  • @michaelbartley9572
    @michaelbartley95724 жыл бұрын

    Try a holster. A pancake holster with a tooled stiffener. Or you could do a double layer belt. Both is a lot harder than people think. But I'd love to see you go for the holster. I love your work. I've been doing leather work since I discovered your channel and you make it look so easy I thought hmm I could do that lol. Well it wasn't so easy of course now I got the fundamentals down and make wallets,belts,holsters,zippo cases wet formed etc. I do tooling a lot now. Thanks for all the info. Love the new format where you teach what you're doing.

  • @elizabethwilliams1523
    @elizabethwilliams15233 жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable to watch.

  • @johncullen5917
    @johncullen59173 жыл бұрын

    THANKS FOR SHARING

  • @EliasEnguancho
    @EliasEnguancho4 жыл бұрын

    I think a video about choosing different types of leather and weights for different projects would be really informative!

  • @walteraustin6308
    @walteraustin63084 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the content you guys have been producing. You may have covered it before but if not I'd like to know how you folks price your products.

  • @samstirling4279
    @samstirling42794 жыл бұрын

    Lovely minimal wallet. Thanks for inspiring me to take up the craft.... I would like to see your design for a leather tool roll please xx

  • @MeMelon4u

    @MeMelon4u

    10 ай бұрын

    By any chance do you still have the instruction pdf?

  • @bradleyjohnson452
    @bradleyjohnson4524 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always confidence builders for me. I really enjoy the instructions and walk-thru. great job! What leather did you use for this wallet?

  • @canadiantrucker79
    @canadiantrucker794 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I'm about to take leathercraft up as a hobby and have a suggestion for a small project. A leather key fob cover for the ones like the GM fob where the key slides out of the side.

  • @rafaelharanaka6458
    @rafaelharanaka64584 жыл бұрын

    Would love te see some tech pouches for different uses. That would be nice!

  • @leshatklin2857
    @leshatklin28574 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your work. I always look forward to your posts. I was wondering if you could speak about how you finish your veg tan leather - neatsfoot oil, leather conditioner, etc .

  • @milagritosarchilla9965
    @milagritosarchilla99654 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Thank you,,

  • @darkerlik
    @darkerlik4 жыл бұрын

    I would like a video on the basics on making patterns, things to take in to consideration trim allowance, how much for the stitch line, all the tecnical parts of the pattern

  • @DanGaskell
    @DanGaskell4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I would love to see a leather watch strap using some exotic leather.

  • @TYMarkAnthony
    @TYMarkAnthony4 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see your take on a clutch purse that could fit a phone with case, along with cards and a few essentials, and still have an option to have a shoulder strap.

  • @AmishReject
    @AmishReject4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! I would love to see a watch band video.

  • @filipbanh
    @filipbanh4 жыл бұрын

    Great work, as always. Thank You for the free patterns. I would like to see perhaps a pen case, a turn over pencil case or a smaller size men pouch that fits a wallet, keys and a phone perhaps. Something i actually need 😁

  • @MeMelon4u

    @MeMelon4u

    10 ай бұрын

    By any chance do you still have the instruction pdf?

  • @Rwelch360
    @Rwelch3604 жыл бұрын

    I downloaded this pattern from Weaver last week and make a couple with a few modifications. I really enjoy doing a build along with you two 😁. I also really enjoy your helpful tips. I'd love to see some more videos with some unique dye techniques or even some more belt pouches or small bags.

  • @nisimkatanov668

    @nisimkatanov668

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey How do you download this template ??

  • @chanfleman

    @chanfleman

    Жыл бұрын

    can you share the pdf? the link is broken

  • @LebecEgirlSews

    @LebecEgirlSews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chanfleman I could not download it either

  • @zacharymillares9381

    @zacharymillares9381

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chanfleman did you ever get the pdf

  • @evoxtremeskater

    @evoxtremeskater

    Жыл бұрын

    hello, can I get the pattern please?

  • @percyparaiso7231
    @percyparaiso72314 жыл бұрын

    I am a new to this leather craft. Watching you do this inspire me. Please show me how to make a small cross body bag. Much appreciated thank you

  • @MommaNanaKay
    @MommaNanaKay4 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see a video on tool storage and the best way to store tools, that would be neat!

  • @AC-jh3pn
    @AC-jh3pn3 жыл бұрын

    Blockbuster!!!!

  • @zachlogic549
    @zachlogic5494 жыл бұрын

    Seeing that blockbusters card had me going down memory lane... Nice video! I want to make one now! (Edit: I stopped the video to comment then realized I should make a suggestion! I have a small zipper shaving pouch, good for a razor, brush, travel tube of cream and some tweezers etc. A small shave pouch/mini dopp bag would be really cool!!)

  • @trombonior
    @trombonior4 жыл бұрын

    I'm digging that wallet! I'm going to try and replicate it, but with some extra card sleeves. Here's an idea: could you make a belt from scratch? Cheers!