Making a Zip-Around Long Wallet Leather Craft Build!

My wife showed me a Louis Vuitton zipper wallet and asked if I could make her something similar. . . I said "To save $1K, of course!"

This was supposed to be a quick leather wallet build ... for my wife's new purse (see previous video). It took way longer than expected! The asks were: It had to have a secure closure (zipper, snaps, etc ... but NOT buckles); be able to fit inside the purse AND easily carried separately if needed (hence, the D rings to attach a carry strap); and it would be nice if it can hold a phone.

I've made wallets before but not one with these particular features. Shout out to Etsy shop "LavantiaAtelier" from where I purchased the pattern. They did not sponsor this video, but you should definitely check out their store. They have a more lengthy video tutorial on how to build this pattern (with a way more awesome soundtrack).
I built mine mostly to the pattern specifications with one big difference: The pattern calls out for veg-tan leather. Everything I used was chrome tan leather. I'm also realizing I need to finally invest in some French-style chisels.

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