First Attempt Homemade Holster.

Bradsburns · Post by **Bradsburns** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 2:38 am

Well, I figured why not give it a try. I had an old leather chair, some string and some time. Had to do a bit of reading with regards to stitching leather but I think considering it cost me nothing I'm quietly pleased. I mean it's far from perfect, but that just adds character and that's what Indy is all about. And yes I know the dome isn't SA but I used what I had on hand. I used the plan found on indygear.

Let me know your thoughts.

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:51 am

Impressive work. Stitching looks very even. Well done.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Adventure Dog · Post by **Adventure Dog** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:46 am

That is a super excellent first attempt. Stitching is clean, and the edges look smooth.

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:30 am

SOLID

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Mountaineer · Post by **Mountaineer** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:03 am

Nice work! The holster pattern from the main page is, in my opinion, spot on.

With a little modification, you can even make that pattern fit revolvers with the 5.5-in and 6.5-in barrels.

Now that you've been bitten by the leather work bug, you'll end up wanting to do more.

Bradsburns · Post by **Bradsburns** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:59 pm

leather bug indeed! This hobby just keeps dragging me deeper down the rabbit hole.

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ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:44 am

Bradsburns wrote:leather bug indeed! This hobby just keeps dragging me deeper down the rabbit hole.

The guy who makes my custom holsters lives just up the road a piece. Ive often wanted to ask him he wanted to have an apprentice or just let me see how he does things. Leatherwork is SO COOL.

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baddates1 · Post by **baddates1** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:55 am

Not to derail the topic, but congrats on Moderator ChrisMD!

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:13 am

baddates1 wrote:Not to derail the topic, but congrats on Moderator ChrisMD!

Thanks. But im just that old crusty guy behind the counter of the Gun Shop! Now just electronically as well.

Lipstick on a pig seems to fit pretty well!

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Post by **Cajunkraut** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:48 am

baddates1 wrote:Not to derail the topic, but congrats on Moderator ChrisMD!

micsteam · Post by **micsteam** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:51 am

For a first try..... very good !!!!

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:20 am

Rather good,I´d say nearly perfect...

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:09 pm

What gets me is how clean the stitching looks. Im no expert but i think it really looks great.

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Bradsburns · Post by **Bradsburns** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:34 pm

Thanks Chris, just used a double needle technique I learned online. Measured out where to put each hole. Made holes. Then stitched by hand. hopefully with each leather item I make I get a bit closer to looking professional.

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:53 pm

Bradsburns wrote:Thanks Chris, just used a double needle technique I learned online. Measured out where to put each hole. Made holes. Then stitched by hand. hopefully with each leather item I make I get a bit closer to looking professional.

You must be psychic because I was about to ask how you did it!

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