Money clip handmade finally over with idea to pay forward

Yesterday we finished the wallet half way. In the morning I look grumpy and stress. Whole day I don’t smile or don’t respond to joke in Mai studio. Jackie came asking what happened. I didn’t realise but I am stressed that I am not able to work on the wallet. I tried to mimic the Korean 2nd second hand I used for long time where it was super well made with very thin leather and folding were clean and also the way they use thread to sew also can be 2 different colour. Mai had told me that they had used machine while we have the limitation due to our is handmade. 

Money clip outer and card slot fixed, balance edge paint and clip sewing

However, I still cannot get over the fact that the wallet didn’t meet my expectation. Half way into the day, Mai probably noticed that I am stress and offer to help us to speed up the progress. She took over and help me to trim from the card holder side which is the most difficult and punching holes for the sewing. Following is the photo for the ending of day 3.

Today Saturday we checked out from 99 Au Co homestay, traam Viet house. They charged us separately from the utility which suck. We proceed to Mai place to finish up the detailing on the edge painting and sewing on the money clip. Jackie finish up her notebook cover and explored on repairing her leather iPod touch case. Okie, we still haven book our ticket to Nan Ning China and also haven find out next hotel yet. But you know we hated planning. Therefore, Jackie decided to stamp her note book case “No Plan” to symbolise this.

At 4pm, we finally finish the money clip with the final touch when we sit out the cafe to Tu Lao and Mai boyfriend was sold when he see my fishing rod is so small that I can afford to even carry fishing rod, cup and creamer stick mixer in my 7kg day bag.

Money clip hold money in the centre, 3 card slot with one hidden pocket behind and left pocket for receipts

Front view with blue thread to have a subtle navy blue colour which is made with soft goat skin

Internal slot using chrome leather for water resistance and sublet logo branding

Mai and BF were very amazed with our life and envy that we are able to make choices in life. Although we are not wealthy but we do not have liabilities too. Without children, mortgage and motor allows us to live minimally and fluid to travel as and when we like. After next week we will be likely going to Nan Ning via bus. Although slow but we have the time to enjoy and travel slowly. I think I am super lucky compare to 90% of the population, I need to be grateful for life. It’s not how much I own but is how little I need :)

Near blue 29 hotel, Cua Hang Sua Bo, Giang Vo Hanoi

Lastly, today we check in to blue 29 hotel in Giang Vo last minute and we stumble upon a very nice pure milk store that also serve nice cream puff. We suddenly thought of a nice idea to do leather wallet and gift it to people who we like to give as gift. Then we will ask them to “pay forward” for another person to receive this gratitude gift that they get to pick. So we are able to do leatherwork perpetually for infinite :)