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I have an opportunity to pick up a Singer 201. Can I use this to sew 8/9 oz leather together? How about 6/7 oz? I did look at some info here and on the net and it looks like it could do this just fine but I am sure some here have real life experience with this machine. TIA.

Is it normal for the awl to not want to go thru two layers of say 8/9 oz? I see some use a small drill bit. Is that better?

Lobo, I saw your offer and I appreciate it. I was chomping at the bit to try this so I did make a purchase from Tandy plus I was there to pick up the stitching book I wanted to read as well. Lucky to some degree that they had the leather on sale. Thanks again for your offer.

Went to the local Tandy Leather shop this morning. I did get a single shoulder 7/8 oz for $14. It's not perfect but since this is going to be my first and a IWB holster it will do just fine. Probably be able to get a few items from it due to the size. Also picked up a book to learn stitching and a few other items I will need. Just need a few more things and I am ready to go. I've been reading thru this site and one other one for the past several nights and I am starting to piece things together on how to do things. Thanks to all here that are helping me learn and as well as inspiring.

Hi Folks.. I'm new here as of tonight. I've been reading thru the threads and looking at some mighty nice holsters. I've started on a journey to make my own and had a few questions. Since I am leaning the way of a in waste band holster, if it's made out of all leather would you use the heaviest leather to prevent the holster from closing up once you draw? Would both the front and back pieces be of the same weight? I had started looking at making a part leather part kydex holster. All of the pieces seem easy to find. Since it's my first experiment I wanted to keep cost down so the leather itself is of concern. Thought maybe just a 12x12 piece to start. Where's the best place to find such a thing? I do think there is a Tandy Leather place in my area but not sure if they sell such small pieces. Also, I am guess I would want a piece that weighs 8/9 ozs. I'll keep reading here as well to get more ideas. You all have great talents and ideas.