Saddle-stitched leather card wallet

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut 2 panels

   Cut 2 pieces at 4 1/4 x 3 in. Trace a 1 in circle centered on one long edge of the front panel and cut it out as a thumb notch.

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   2

   Glue the edges

   Brush a thin strip of contact cement 1/4 in wide along the sides and bottom of both panels. Wait until tacky and press together.

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   3

   Mark the stitch line

   Set the wing divider to 1/8 in and scribe a line along the glued sides and bottom.

4. 

   4

   Punch the holes

   Line up the chisel on the scribed line and strike it with the mallet. Walk it along, putting one tooth back in the last hole each time.

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   Saddle stitch

   Thread a needle on each end of the thread. Push both needles through each hole from opposite sides, pulling snug.

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   Lock the end

   Backstitch 2 holes, trim the thread close and melt the ends with a lighter.

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   Finish the edges

   Sand the edges flush, bevel the corners and rub with a slicker until they shine. Slide in your cards.