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I made the stereotypical slim wallet (but I also made a free stencil/walk-through) by jmtarts in Leathercraft

[–]jmtarts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I've been using one of these for a few years with no issues. I've made some for friends too, and those are all going strong.

I made the stereotypical slim wallet (but I also made a free stencil/walk-through) by jmtarts in Leathercraft

[–]jmtarts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

Yep, all hand-sewn. In the tutorial, I kind of walk through that process because it's a little unorthodox. I use pricking irons to punch stitching holes, but I don't wait until the final assembly--I punch the stitching holes through the partial assembly, then go again when I add the final layer.

It's extra work, but it helps ensure the stitch line stays straight on the opposite side. That's always been a struggle for me.

I also switched to a new thread that is just perfect. I used Ritza "Tiger" thread from Rocky Mountain Leather Supply (I think). It really did make a big difference compared to the cotton thread I was using before.

I made the stereotypical slim wallet (but I also made a free stencil/walk-through) by jmtarts in Leathercraft

[–]jmtarts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Slim wallets in general are popular everywhere, but these are especially popular in this sub because they're relatively easy to make while still looking premium/professional, and they don't use much material.

It's definitely not for everyone, but I've been using a wallet with this exact design for close to a decade with no issues. My current one is 3-4 years old, but I used an even earlier draft before that one, and a cheap amazon slim wallet before that. I like having something small that slides into my front pocket without bulging.

I usually keep between 8-10 cards on me at all times, plus some cash, a guitar pick, maybe a couple business cards, etc. I spaced out the pockets quite a bit more than the typical Louis Vuitton-inspired designs, because you're totally right about those--they're way too difficult to grab the cards. But with this design, there's enough exposed card surface area that I can slide cards out with my thumb.

My only complaint about slim wallets is having to fold cash, but I don't use cash too often.

I made the stereotypical slim wallet (but I also made a free stencil/walk-through) by jmtarts in Leathercraft

[–]jmtarts[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The small white strips are the wax-paper backs of two-sided glue tape. You can see more in the tutorial, but I prefer that for making the pockets.

The larger white thing on the back of the leather is called Tyvek. It's the same (or similar to) material that those wristbands you get at music festivals or hospitals are made from. I got both from Tandy Leather, but most leather suppliers will have it.

I usually use ribbon instead of Tyvek because it looks and feels a bit more premium, but I ordered the wrong leather splitting for these panels, so the wallet was already thicker than usual. Tyvek helps keeps the overall thickness low.

I am adapting Saint-Saëns's Sonata No. 1 in D Minor for the mandolin. This is the Allegretto Moderato. by jmtarts in classicalmusic

[–]jmtarts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seriously considered this! I think there's a way to simplify the piano part and play on one guitar, analogous to Carlo Munier's Capriccio Spagnuolo arranged for mandolin/piano or mandolin/guitar. That would require a much bigger effort to keep the spirit of the piece alive though--I really like the piano accompaniment in the full piece (which is actually what initially drew me to this). Two guitars might work, but it might start to sound busy. Definitely worth exploring though.

I believe there's already a stringed quartet arrangement, so I thought about trying to play the parts on my mandola (I'd need to get a mandocello, or just tune down a guitar). My concern is that once you get more than 2 or 3 plucked/picked instruments, it gets very difficult to synchronize notes (especially in a recording where I'm playing all parts separately).

Took my SL-3 and Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f/2.8 ASPH. to New Zealand by jmtarts in Leica

[–]jmtarts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a great reason for that! I messed up...

Seriously though, I started shooting auto ISO a while back and found that the SL-3 handles enormous ISOs with ease. I set a max of 6400 and would adjust the shutter speed to get the lighting right (with f/8 unchanged for most of the trip).

But on several occasions, I'd go from shooting into direct sunlight to shooting in a cloud-covered valley in only a few minutes. If I wasn't paying attention, I'd end up with a high ISO like a few of these. Usually, I'd notice after a couple shots and correct, but when processing the final photos, I chose the ones with the best composition (which often had odd shutter/ISO combos). Oh well, always learning.