My first attempt at a crossdraw holster

[Tio]

Let me know where you think I can improve.  This one is mine, but I’ve had a few people want to know if I can make them one.  Just feel like it’s not quite where I want it.

[Doc Reaper]

Make a cut out for better trigger access 

[Hags]

I think it looks great. Good job!

[Doc Reaper]

Build a better trigger support so it’s less of a basket and provides better hold, kinda like in the picture below but you get the idea, the white cutout is for a rough rider 22 pistol, just make a shelf to fit you derringer trigger guard

[Doc Reaper]

Get a better way to sand your edges so it’s a more fluid sweep then put your thread grove in. I purchased cordless Dremel and various sanding drum sizes (not all at once, it was a slow money thing) get 80

[Doc Reaper]

Grit then follow it with 100, and 260. But don’t dig if you can avoid it. Then do your burnishing thing. But don’t rush it, don’t over think it 

[fredk]

Doc says it.

You can do some holding stitching for the edge clean-up, take the holster apart and then do the grooving using that good edge as guide. I'd advise using a wing divider to mark the groove lines first then go over those lines with a groover, taking a little bit of leather off in multiple passes rather than trying to dig it out in one pass

[Tio]

Thanks Doc and Fredk.  Great ideas I will definitely use on the next one.

[Wild Bill46]

Yes, I think a groove would better serve you for all holsters, and a finger notch out would also improve your overall designs.

but in the light of simplicity this DOES NOT look bad to me at all !

As with most all of us we use the theory of -  practice, practice, practice - normally.