After my first attempt to make the cover based on Philip’s video and having some remnant leather on hand, I had to make a second version. In my second version the rounded corners improved, prep skiving was way better, stitching on the front side was good (inside has yet to be better). I am still not 100% happy with how the flaps aligned but it’s acceptable for a novice. Philip’s instructions were great and I will attempt the slim wallet next with a few modifications to fit my checking book.
very nice indeed. We are in search of perfection and it is right that we are critical of our own work in that pursuit.
I admire the results of your skiving. I have not practiced sufficiently yet - but have had variable results on what I have done. Leather stretching under the blade and/or uneven skive.
I'm pretty good at blade sharpening and so am tending to think its technique and practice that is lacking.
All that makes me more admiring of your work