“After years of carrying my wallet in my back pocket and going through a number of different styles, from chained biker to T.H.E. wallet, I read an article about the risk of Sciatica from rear wallet carry. I did some initial research via the web and having just started to work in leather I decided to have a go at making my own.”
“Size was based around folding a £20 note in thirds, which is roughly the standard card size and the offset ‘V’, facilitates ease of pulling the contents out with thumb and forefinger. Internal thickness was set at two cards and £100.”
“I chose 4mm veg tanned leather to be saddle stitched with waxed cotton thread. After stitching it was wet formed round a block and the edges were finished with gum tragacanth. A light wax dressing was applied which has allowed a natural patina.”
“Since making this I have never had a wallet in my back pocket and I am secure in knowing that my money and cards are safe.”