How-DEEEE-AMIT!!!
So I was doing several things at once, packing, working on several holsters, a flintlock... over several days.
I wound up sewing these two holsters up and applying some neatsfoot oil, then some Aussie conditioner... then I noticed that I never sewed the belt strap/loop!!! It's only glued on.
The holsters are glued at the edges with SLC Ever-Tack. This is water soluble glue, so not a big problem.
However, I am concerned that, once I cut them open and then go to re-stitch them, it will be a big problem aligning the holes again for the stitching. The leather piece with the spots that goes between each side of the holsters makes it more complicated to align.
Considering using rivets to secure the belt/loop/strap. I think I can do this by using a narrow strip of steel on the inside as a surface to hammer on them/ I could also use Chicago Screws.
Figure I'd have to glue a piece of pig skin over these on the inside to protect the pistols.
Any ideas?
Is it better to just cut them open and restitch afterwards? I am leaning towards that as I write this, but figure someone here with far more experience may have a more educated and effective suggestion.
Just thought that when gluing them back together to prepare for stitching, I can run a bunch of needles through the holes, to make sure they align.
Thanks.