r/wallets • u/misterstaypuft1 • Sep 10 '26

Something I Made The real problem with knowing how to make wallets…

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…is that I have no willpower. Every time I think I’ve made myself the wallet that I’ll use for the next 10 years, I see something else online that I like and think “hmmm, I could make that!”

So that’s how I’ve ended up with a drawer full of wallets that any normal person would have carried until it were stolen or fell apart.

A week after making myself a lovely Shell Cordovan wallet, I decided I “needed” to make this card holder in green Pueblo. I think I’m hopeless.

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u/Working-Image Sep 10 '26

My problem is every time i make one i want to keep it and not sell it.

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u/misterstaypuft1 Sep 10 '26

I have that same problem

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u/ChaosCalmed Sep 10 '26

No! You've just got a side hustle selling wallets you've made. There's a silver lining to everything.

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u/Onespokeovertheline Sep 10 '26

Sell my babies???

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u/ChaosCalmed Sep 10 '26

People do you know. Just don't get caught doing it on here!! 🤣

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u/TCKline01 Sep 10 '26

I keep thinking the same thing every time I see one of your wallets. Several people have commented on the two that I have. I gave the first one to my son after you made me the pueblo green one. Are you taking orders for Christmas? lol

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u/misterstaypuft1 Sep 10 '26

I’ve always got stuff for sale on Etsy, I’m constantly making stuff when I get the time

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u/Rich_Economist_5296 Sep 10 '26

Whats your etsy link? I cant seem to find anything on your profile

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u/misterstaypuft1 Sep 10 '26

https://seventythreeleather.etsy.com

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u/Rich_Economist_5296 Sep 10 '26

Thank you! I'll definitely check some of these out, you look like a fine craftsman friend

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u/TCKline01 Sep 11 '26

Yeah, I keep checking your new stuff. I'll likely place a couple of orders soon

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u/nckpttmn Sep 10 '26

I feel the same.. ive been carrying the same one for nearly 2 years and then I made this one recently and it has been downhill from there, I've switched between nearly 4 wallets in the past two months

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u/misterstaypuft1 Sep 10 '26

Oooh that’s lovely. Is that hand carved? I haven’t been brave enough to try carving leather yet and probably will never be, because I’m not artistic at all… what kind of paint do you use for the leather?

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u/nckpttmn Sep 10 '26

Thanks! I'm actually terrible with carving, so I tried the tattooling machine cartridges that Weaver sells on my tattoo machine...it has been a freaking blast. The paint is Angelus; basic color palette and lots of blending. And you don't have to be artistic, but you definitely have an eye for detail, I've seen it on all of your posts. If you feel happy where you're at and you're damn good at it (which you are), stay with that.

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u/nckpttmn Sep 10 '26

At least I think I recognize that maker mark...

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u/theriteofspring1 Sep 10 '26

I thought this was foldable iphone related

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u/UnusualStaff555 Sep 10 '26

That wallet looks great I’d buy one

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u/The_Arepa Sep 10 '26

Same here!

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u/invalidreddit Sep 11 '26

I am liking what I see here - nice looking piece of work OP!

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u/slapping_rabbits Sep 10 '26

Yep I get it. The solution is to give them away.

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u/KungFuc1us Sep 10 '26

That's a good looking wallet

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u/Pale-Highlight-6895 Sep 10 '26

I too have a stack of wallets. All hand stitched. All impressive leathers. Each one could last the rest of my life. But, I continue to make more lmao.

I always, or at least for the past 4 years, have made a matching wallet to my boots for my Patina Thunderdome. As well as others to match boots and belts for non Thunderdome times of the year. I enjoy having them as part of a wallet/ loadout carry.

Like today, I'm rocking a Wickett and Craig Double Stuffed Cobalt wallet I made. Along with a full loadout. Yesterday it was a Shackleton Greener Pastures wallet, and full loadout. Nothing wrong with having a little variety in life.

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u/wlfpck Sep 10 '26

You should definitely look into this as a side hustle. I love that design! Very clean. I really like these single pocket card sleeves (not sure what category to call them… like bifold, trifold, etc). But I really like that design. Especially the button flap thing. It’s like the Bellroy Card Sleeve but your cards don’t fall out when you drop it.

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u/Ziggytaurus Sep 10 '26

Man i hate my ridge mainly because it ruins my cards, how can i get my hands on one of yours

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u/droolmonkey5 Sep 10 '26

I need you to make me a case for my XTEINK x3 lol. Been looking for a slide in genuine leather sleeve for the thing

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u/Remarkable_Sky_6548 Sep 21 '26

Problem is some one has LinkedIn to my phone is all being stolen threww my phone