Molding Leather after oiling

[tlxb]

Hi there. I made a holster for a leatherman + small flashlight. It was my first leatherworking project and I unwisely stamped, oiled, and sewed it before adequately checking the fit for my leatherman. At present I can force the leatherman into the holster, but it takes a great deal of effort. Can I moisten the leather and let it dry over the bagged leatherman to stretch it out and form fit, even though I've applied the oil?

[Hawgman]

My take on this is yes you can wet it and form fit the leatherman. As long as you haven't put the laq. finish on it yet.

After your piece dries again be sure to treat it with another coat of oil the the final finish and you should be good.

Tooling through Christmas.

[Denster]

Hi there. I made a holster for a leatherman + small flashlight. It was my first leatherworking project and I unwisely stamped, oiled, and sewed it before adequately checking the fit for my leatherman. At present I can force the leatherman into the holster, but it takes a great deal of effort. Can I moisten the leather and let it dry over the bagged leatherman to stretch it out and form fit, even though I've applied the oil?

If you can get the leatherman and flashlight in it, put it on your belt and wear it around for a few hours. Leather will stretch a bit and you might have the perfect fit. If not you can always reform it. Most of the holsters I deliver are at first too tight to draw from. I include instructions to put the gun in it put it on the belt and tighten the way you normally would. After three or four hours of wear the holster is just right and keeps that form.