cloybaby Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Hello I'm new to this forum and I really could use some help. I'm a seamstress and of course right now is busy season what with all the costume requests. I really need help finding a pattern for a shoulder holster. I have included two pictures showing the front and back. It has a pistol holster and two ammo holsters. If any one can help I would very grateful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 13, 2013 That is very similar to a Galco Jackass rig, . . . you can google the two words with shoulder holster, . . . should get you some pretty good pics. Most important thing needed, . . . what kind of weapon? And will this be a prop type holster for a costume, . . . or the real deal where someone's life might depend on it being done right??? All of this makes all the difference in the world for the pattern. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloybaby Report post Posted September 13, 2013 It will be for a costume but the costumer requested that the be as he out it "battle ready". The gun is for a colt 1911. I did see a video for a jackass holster before i posted ths and thought it was pretty much perfect. The era of this costume is 1912 if that helps any one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Your period perfect holster is found on page 31 of a Tandy Leather book about making holsters, . . . book # 40. The pattern is on page 31. Keep in mind that period perfect for 1912 would have been a revolver, . . . and it would have been carried with the muzzle pointing down. The Jackass rig carries the weapon with the muzzle pointing directly behind the carrier, . . . and is not really a "novice friendly" design. That design didn't make it's debut until 1970 or somewhere thereabouts. In fact, . . . shoulder holsters in general are not novice friendly. Getting one done and done right takes experience, but this particular pattern will be a real good one to learn on. Let me also suggest you use some of the heavy duty naugahyde from some one like JoAnn fabric (about 18 bucks a yard, . . . 45 inches wide, . . . 1/2 yard will give you plenty to play with) as it will simulate what you need, . . . you can make minor changes to match your model, . . . and you won't be butchering up a bunch of leather at $6 a sq foot. May God bless, Dwight Edited September 13, 2013 by Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloybaby Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Dwight you are amazing. I will inform my client about the holster not being exactly user friendly. I will double check the gun type but I don't think they have a period correct weapon. The Naugahyde suggestion is greatly appreciated and is a lot more cost effective. Thanks so much for all your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
