Members Dwight Posted December 20, 2023 Members Report Posted December 20, 2023 Been messing with a Bible cover for a friend . . . have come to the conclusion it is not a holster or a belt . . . or a piece of Roman soldier's armor . . . them I can do. This has me stumped . . . need someone to kick me in the right direction. Thanks . . . may God bless. Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members tiron Posted December 20, 2023 Members Report Posted December 20, 2023 Does it have to be zipped? I think it will be hard to find a ready made size as the book comes in different sizes, maybe a slip on cover would be easier to create a pattern by yourself. There are some nice slip on covers and a simple search on YouTube shows tutorials from Don Gonzales and this nice lady, both with tips how to make it work for any size. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 20, 2023 CFM Report Posted December 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Dwight said: Been messing with a Bible cover for a friend . . . have come to the conclusion it is not a holster or a belt . . . or a piece of Roman soldier's armor . . . them I can do. This has me stumped . . . need someone to kick me in the right direction. Thanks . . . may God bless. Dwight i am pretty sure there is a pattern in one of AL stohlmans books i will look. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 22, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/20/2023 at 8:33 AM, chuck123wapati said: i am pretty sure there is a pattern in one of AL stohlmans books i will look. Leather Cases, Vol 2 has great info on making YOUR OWN pattern - very helpful. Or, Amazon has a bazzillion Bible covers for not much money. As for whether to zipper or not, YES! A CLOSED case is mandatory if your Bible is dropped, or hit, or slides off a car seat. So, YES! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
CFM Frodo Posted January 5, 2024 CFM Report Posted January 5, 2024 On 12/19/2023 at 8:28 PM, Dwight said: Been messing with a Bible cover for a friend . . . have come to the conclusion it is not a holster or a belt . . . or a piece of Roman soldier's armor . . . them I can do. This has me stumped . . . need someone to kick me in the right direction. Thanks . . . may God bless. Dwight Dwight o do not have a templet but I have made a few couple of things to know if you are going to round the corners Then you must increase the the size of the jacket or the book will bind up iifbyou are using a zipper Make the zipper 2” longer on each end Total of 4” sew the zipper onto the gusset end the stitching 1” from the end this is so the Bible can open lay flat, with out binding the teeth on the zippee tuck the excess into the bible or you can do away with the zipper all together and use a strap like the Monks used way back in the day I personally love that look more than a zipper When my wife’s gets home I will get a few close ups of the zipper for you you can do this, you do not need a pattern just a square and a pencil Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM Frodo Posted January 5, 2024 CFM Report Posted January 5, 2024 This is my Bible cover Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members jrdunn Posted January 5, 2024 Members Report Posted January 5, 2024 (edited) On 12/22/2023 at 5:00 AM, JLSleather said: Leather Cases, Vol 2 has great info on making YOUR OWN pattern - very helpful. Or, Amazon has a bazzillion Bible covers for not much money. As for whether to zipper or not, YES! A CLOSED case is mandatory if your Bible is dropped, or hit, or slides off a car seat. So, YES! Sorry, I quoted the wrong post. - - Leather Cases, Vol 2 has great info on making YOUR OWN pattern - very helpful. Or, Amazon has a bazzillion Bible covers for not much money. As for whether to zipper or not, YES! A CLOSED case is mandatory if your Bible is dropped, or hit, or slides off a car seat. So, YES! @Dwight. +1 on the Al Stohlman Leather Cases Vol. 2. I've made three with a zipper and hope I don't ever make another. Me and gussets + zippers are not friends. I myself carry an "off the shelf" one. I've made one for the granddaughter, my wife and daughter-in-law. I don't like myself as much as I like them. I should probably talk to a therapist about that. As usual, JM2C. Jim PS. I made one for my youngest granddaughter that was more of a "sleeve" with handles. Lots easier. Edited January 5, 2024 by jrdunn Quote
CFM Frodo Posted January 5, 2024 CFM Report Posted January 5, 2024 On the corners If. your bible is 6” x 8” With a 1 1/2” thick Bible 6 +6+ 1/1/2. 13 1/2 plus 3. =16 1/ 2 8” plus 3”=11” 16”1/2”. X 11” is your leather cut add 1 1/2” to each side. And 1/2” to the width. zipoer is 4” longer 6+6+8+4=24” zipper buy a 30” and cut the end when complete liner? Tip on cutting the thin silky fabric use yellow shipping tape along the stitch line then cut along the tape fold the fabric in on itself leave the tape inside The tape will stop that stuff from bunching up under the foot of your machine Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM Frodo Posted January 5, 2024 CFM Report Posted January 5, 2024 Gusset if the Bible is 1 1/2” thick add 1/2” then add another 1/2” for 2 stitch lines 2 1/2” wide gusset. Add another 1/2” for zipper stitch line 3”. Cut in half. And sew the zipper. Leave the zipper open on both ends so you have 2 separate pieces. Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM Frodo Posted January 7, 2024 CFM Report Posted January 7, 2024 I assume you have what you need no replys if not, give me dimensions of Bible And I will send you a complete paper pattern Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
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