1911 Tex Shoemaker Holster

[gregintenn]

That is a very fine looking holster.

Mr. Glover, or anyone else, I have a question about the holster in your avatar. What is the best way to attach the belt, strap, or whatever you call the piece that encircles the holster? Thanks, Greg

[JWGlover]

That is a very fine looking holster.

Mr. Glover, or anyone else, I have a question about the holster in your avatar. What is the best way to attach the belt, strap, or whatever you call the piece that encircles the holster? Thanks, Greg

I hand stitch it and then insert the holster through the loop.

[gregintenn]

It looks like it would get in the way of it's self when sewing it. Thanks for the quick response.

[JWGlover]

It looks like it would get in the way of it's self when sewing it. Thanks for the quick response.

I wasn't real clear before but it is stitched to the skirt while the holster is opened up and then the holster is folded and inserted into the loop

[gregintenn]

I thought I understood you correctly on that point. It still appears to me that you are sewing on the inside of the loop the girdle makes. I guess I'll just have to try it and figure it out as I go. I appreciate your help, and really admire your work. Thanks againd, Greg

[gregintenn]

I'll bet you're using an awl. I'm accustomed to double stitching with two needles. I have an awl. Might have to drag it out and figure out how to use it.

[JWGlover]

I thought I understood you correctly on that point. It still appears to me that you are sewing on the inside of the loop the girdle makes. I guess I'll just have to try it and figure it out as I go. I appreciate your help, and really admire your work. Thanks againd, Greg

it makes it easier if you cut your needles in half and pull em through with some needle nose pliers

[gregintenn]

"it makes it easier if you cut your needles in half and pull em through with some needle nose pliers "

There's what I was looking for. Thanks. I'd have never thought of that.

[JWGlover]

"it makes it easier if you cut your needles in half and pull em through with some needle nose pliers "

There's what I was looking for. Thanks. I'd have never thought of that.

glad I could help

[gregintenn]

Thanks again for your help, JWGlover. I really admire your work, as well as the styles you choose. Here's my attempt at a similar style. I like it.