Make a Leather Trucker Wallet (PDF Pattern)

Download the FREE PDF Template below. PLEASE NOTE – You will need Adobe Acrobat or an equivalent PDF file viewer. You will not be able to edit the free PDF file or open it in a PDF editor.

• PDF (8.5″ x 11″) – Trucker Wallet No. 1
• PDF (A4) – Trucker Wallet No. 1
• Source / “Laser Ready” Files – Trucker Wallet No. 1

Usage Note: You are free to use this design to create and even sell the end product. However, you cannot re-distribute this template in any form.

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Inventory of Tools

• 36″ x 24″ Self Healing Cutting Mat
• 110-Lb Card Stock Paper
• No.2 X-ACTO Knife
• Wood Slicker
• Leathercraft Glue
• Wing Divider
• C.S. Osborne Scratch Awl
• Seiwa 5mm Diamond Stitching Chisels (6 prong and 2 prong)
• John James Stitching Needles
• Generic Sandpaper – 320 grit
• Ritza Tiger Thread – .8mm (White)
• Tokonole Burnishing Gum
• Seiwa Edge Beveler (#1)
• Barry King Maul (24 oz)
• Punching Slab
• Rotary Punch
• Line 20 Snaps
• Line 20 Snap Setter Dies
• BG Hand Press
• RiRi Metal 6 Zipper Chain (brass teeth / white tape)
• RiRi Metal 6 Anello Zipper Pull
• RiRi Metal 6 Bottom Stop
• RiRi Metal 6 Top Stops

Build Instructions

Below are some instructions for putting together this template. We will be solely focusing on the build steps and no detail work (sanding, edge finishing, etc). This template set assumes some knowledge of Leathercraft skills such as saddlestitching, snap setting, and zipper setup. If you need assistance with any of those techniques please do a search on Youtube and you will find many helpful videos.

1. Print PDF Template Set

We suggest printing your (4) page PDF template set on the heaviest cardstock paper your printer can handle. We use 110lbs. PLEASE make sure the print scale is 100%. This is very important.

2. Cut Out The Pieces

Please cut out the (4) template pieces for this project. You will need to cut out the zipper section of the zipper pouch.

3. Prepare Your Zipper!

You need a zipper to complete this project. The zipper we used in this project is linked above in Inventory. Measure out 7″ of zipper tape and cut across. You will now want to remove roughly a half inch of zipper teeth on both sides. This will leave you with 7″ of zipper tape and roughly 6″ of zipper teeth. Install your zipper pull, bottom stops, and top stops. You completed zipper portion will be around 6.25″ end to end.

4. Trace Pattern on Leather and Cut

Trace all (4) pieces of the pattern on the grain side of your leather. If you are using the stitching holes as we are in the tutorial, please dont forget to mark them as well. You can use a single round or single diamond punch if you would like. You can also use any 5mm stitching iron set. Please make sure that the measurements are 5mm tip to tip. We will be pre-punching all of our stitching holes.

5. Pre-Punch The Stitching Holes

You can use a single round or single diamond punch if you would like. You can also use any 5mm stitching iron set. Please make sure that the measurements are 5mm tip to tip. We will be pre-punching all of our stitching holes. Punch out all of the stitching holes EXCEPT the holes around the cut out zipper pouch compartment. We will do that later.

6. Cut Out The Pieces

Insert your zipper into the zipper pouch cut out. You can use a little glue or seam tape to attach and hold in place for stitching.

7. Punch Holes and Sew In Zipper

Punch through the remaining holes on the zipper compartment. Your chisel will be going all the way through the zipper tape. Now, you will sew your zipper in place.

9. Install The Exterior Card Slot

Take the smaller exterior card slot and align with the holes. You can use a little bit of glue around the edges to set it place. After it dries, stitch it to the body.

9. Install The Snaps

Now is a good time to install those snap fasteners. Two on the top flap, and 2 on the zipper body.

10. Attaching Zipper Pouch to Body

Now we must attach the zipper pouch to our main body piece. To do this we will glue and stitch the rectangle box that was labeled “ZIPPER ATTACH” on the template. It is very important you do this step correctly. Lay the zipper pouch with grain side up. Flip over the main body panel (grain side down) and glue in place. Once the glue dries, complete the stitch.

11. Install the Interior Card Slot

Take the large interior card slot piece and put it in place (flesh side to flesh side). Glue and stitch.

12. Finishing The Zipper Pouch

Put a little bit of glue on the edges of the zipper pouch and connect together. Use binder clips to make this step easier and make sure your holes are properly aligned. After it dries, complete the stitch around the edge.

9. Stitching The Body Together

We are in the home stretch. Add a little glue to both sides of the body panel and connect together. Make sure your holes are aligned before it dries. Again, using binder clips is great for this step. Once it is dry you will complete the stitch on both sides. Congrats you are done!

Leather Selection Suggestions

In this video we used Wickett & Craig American Vachetta (natural) in 3-4oz. Any 3-4oz veg tan leather would be a great all around weight for this project. If you want to use a slightly thicker piece for the outside main panel that is probably OK. However I would pair that with 3oz or less for the interior pieces so that it doesnt get too bulky. If you are using thin leather you might want to consider making a couple “leather washers” for the snap fasteners. This will help with the overall strength and durability of the connection.

Guidelines of Template Usage

We put a lot of time and effort into producing these templates, videos, and blog posts. Please do not distribute the template you have purchased from Makesupply. It’s not cool and hurts our feelings (CRY EMOJI). However, you are free to do whatever you want with the end product you create using the template design. Even sell them on Etsy!