Chris Rathbone

I ended up selling the 1911 I just bought so could buy some more equipment and business license's to get started trying my hand at making a little money. I've already got some people lined up waiting for theirs. Feet first, here I come. lol

Thanks Tugadude, When I first started the stitching it took me about 4 stitches to figure out exactly how I was supposed to do it, the other mess ups are because I was getting tired while I was stitching and wasn't paying close attention to what I was doing. I did start looking at some of those stitching videos today, and hopefully will be more careful on my next one.

Thank you Quilleather, I don't know about being a "natural". I'm just good at picking up on things. If I see and understand how something is put together, I can usually pick it up pretty easy. I followed a post on another forum to get a basic idea and see how it was done: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_23/135164_How_To_Make_A_Holster___DIY____Start_to_Finish___111_pics__Enjoy___.html When it came time to form it I got really scared I had stitched it too tight. I had to remove the piece of wood for the front sight channel because the gun wouldn't fit in the holster. Once I removed it, the trigger guard just barely slid in. I had to be really careful not to pull the stitches thru the wet leather. The front sight rubs just a little bit inside the holster, but I'm ok with it.

Thanks Toney

Hey everybody, I am recently medically retired and have a lot of extra time on my hands. I decided to try my hand at making holsters. I just got done with my first one for my wife. I am about to start on one for my 1911 and if all goes good, I will start making some for friends. It would be nice to supplement my limited income. I look forward to all opinions on my work. Im sure I will have lots of questions soon.

Hey guys, This is my first attempt at making anything from leather. It's an IWB for my wifes Walther PK380. I would like to get in to making holsters and belts as a hobby and possibly make a little cash too. I learned not to stitch while I am tired. Ive got a couple areas that aren't very uniform. I also need to work on my boning skills too, but practice will make perfect. My next project will be a nice OWB for my 1911.