u/TripleYleather

Hey everyone, thought I’d share a bifold I just wrapped up featuring a warm brown exterior paired with a rich navy blue interior.

It’s crafted entirely from lovely Italian veg-tanned leather (Walpier Buttero) for both the exterior and interior. Spent a good amount of time dialing in the details,specifically the skiving. Precision skiving brought the inner pockets down to keep the profile super slim without it feeling flimsy.

The whole lot is hand-stitched with a proper saddle stitch, so it's definitely built to last. I went through the grits on the edges and burnished them with beeswax until I got that mirror shine I was after.

Honestly, I'm loving the hand-feel on this full Buttero setup,the understated navy inside gives a nice subtle pop every time you open it up, and I reckon it'll age brilliantly.

Would love to hear your take on the stitching and edges!

More of my work here:
https://www.instagram.com/tripley_leathercraft/

Hey everyone,

Sharing a piece I made a while back: a classic business card holder featuring one of my absolute favorite materials—Leder Ogawa Shell Cordovan.

The way Leder Ogawa handles their water-soluble aniline dyeing process gives the leather an incredible, deep transparency that changes beautifully depending on the light. I really wanted the material to speak for itself with this clean, minimalist pattern.

Just wanted to share this piece with the community. Let me know if you have any questions about the build!

If you'd like to see more of my work and process, feel free to check out my Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tripley\_leathercraft

Hey everyone,

Wanted to share a recent project I finished up—a minimalist leather money clip.

For this piece, the goal was to achieve the slimmest possible profile while maintaining structural integrity. I spent a lot of time on the precision skiving to keep the layers incredibly thin and pocket-friendly.

I'm always trying to push my craft and refine the details. If you'd like to see more of my workshop process, daily builds, and leathercraft journey, feel free to connect with me on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tripley\_leathercraft

Would love to hear your feedback on the design and proportions!

I wanted to share my latest completed project: a classic zip-around long wallet.

This piece was a massive test of patience, especially when it came to achieving clean zipper alignment and maintaining a slim profile despite the multiple internal layers.

The biggest challenge with a full-zip wallet is always the bulk management and the zipper teeth alignment around the corners. To keep the wallet from bloating, I had to carry out extreme precision skiving on the interior card pockets and lining layers to keep things incredibly thin yet structurally sound.

The stitching was done entirely with a traditional saddle stitch, ensuring tension is perfectly balanced across the entire perimeter. For the edges, I opted for a classic burnished finish rather than edge paint to let the beautiful layers of the Italian veg-tan show through.

I’m really happy with how the zipper tension turned out—it glides smoothly without any warping on the leather frame.

📸 See the full process, interior details, and workshop updates on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tripley\_leathercraft

I’d love to hear your feedback or answer any questions about the dimensions and skiving breakdown! What’s your preferred method for gluing zippers perfectly flush?

I used Italian vegetable tanned leather and focused heavily on achieving a slim profile through precision skiving.

I’ve been documenting my process and workshop life more frequently on social media. If you'd like to see more of my work or process videos:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tripley\_leathercraft