Members SouthernCross Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 Just wondering whether it's more common to hand-stitch or use a machine.... Quote
Members Tac Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 Depends on the style of holster for me, but most often I stich with my machine... Quote -Tac "Well, I guess we did our good deed for the day Mayor"-Wyatt Earp "Tombstone"
Members troop Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 depends on your preference. i started out handstitching but then bought a machine because i had so much to do that i couldn't keep up. and with both, practice makes perfect. when i finally got my handstitching down nicely i went to a machine. my stitching looked terrible when i first started using the machine i thought about going back to hand sewing. kept practicing on scrap and pretty soon it looked way better than hand sewing. in the end i would recommend a machine, Tony Quote The hand that feeds you also puts the chains around your neck.
Members katsass Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 Just wondering whether it's more common to hand-stitch or use a machine.... Well, I'm probably somewhat different than most here. I'm small time...I like it that way. I've been making holsters now for over 30 years, and I make primarily things that are not exactly what is commercially available locally. I do a lot of left-hand stuff. I have been known to turn away a customer just because I didn't like the way he talked. Many consider me a grumpy old man. I learned to saddle stitch from an old WWI 'horse soldier' when I was about 17, and all of my stuff is hand sewn. Frankly, I enjoy hand stitching. I can do it even while partaking of an 'adult' beverage or two. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members Hicks02 Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 I am with Troop. I started out hand stitching. A lined ranger belt would take me a day to sew. I started not wanting to start a new project due to the amount of time the sewing would take. Then I got a machine and my stuff looked bad! After some practice I was able to get the look I wanted. I still have trouble with the machine every now and then with thin leather, but I am glad I have it. What ever route you take practice is the key. I hope this helps, JH. Quote
Members Deanimator Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 I'm currently unemployed and can't possibly afford an appropriate machine at this time. All of my holsters are hand sewn. I'm starting out small and slow, hoping to at least make a partial living from doing this eventually. I'd like to eventually buy a machine, but it's going to have to be paid for from my hand sewn holsters. Quote "When I was young, I looked like Al Capone but I lacked his compassion." - Oscar Levant.
Members Shorts Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 I have one hand. I started out handstitching and took at least two hours to stitch a holster. I did that about a year then decided I best get a machine. I machine stitch now for efficiency. It's also a health issue. Having only one hand to use for everything in my life, the wear and tear is very accelerated on my good hand. I've got light arthritis and I think carpal tunnel (I refuse to go to docs unless I'm carted there by the wagon) but it sure hurts a lot. Quote
Members JeffGC Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 I've been making holsters for over forty years, saddle stitching every one until earlier this year. Even though I do it well, I don't enjoy hand sewing and avoided projects that required a lot of sewing. In January I purchased a Tippmann Boss and have been totally delighted with it. I'll occasionally hand sew when required. My initial experiences were just like a few of the other posters; i.e., my machine sewing looked terrible. Before long, my machine stitching looked great. Regards, Jeff Quote
Members DCKNIVES Posted October 4, 2010 Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 I am with that Grumpy ol'Mike(lol),I have handsewn for about 20 years besides that alot of my holsters are laced. Adult beveranges do make it go better.Dave Quote http://dcknivesandle...lademakers.com/
Members SouthernCross Posted October 4, 2010 Author Members Report Posted October 4, 2010 So far, all of my hand-stitching looks like I was well-imbibed on adult beverages.... Quote
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