Avenger Style Holster-Help!

[Rocket6R]

I have a question regarding the Avenger style holster I’m trying to make. I noticed that when I bend the main part of the holster over I lose some length off the top portion of the second part of the holster. I decided to add .4” to the top of the second part of the holster. Now when I bend the holster over the two pieces match up. Is adding this extra length necessary or if I don’t add the extra .4” in length will the leather stretch enough after glued to match up?

[Rocket6R]

Here's the pics.

Edited March 12, 2014 by Rocket6R

[camano ridge]

When I make an avenger holster the main body is cut out then the re enforcement piec. I locate the belt slot location on the re enforcment piece then lay the renforcment piece on the main holster body laying flat. I make wure the everything lines up now I glue and stitch the reenforcement piece in place. I then stitch along the bottom of the holster and the top of the holster (stopping before the are that will be stitched together to form the main seam. Once you are readey place glue in the apropriate area then fold glue and stitch the main seam. As long as the re enforcment piece lined up when the holster was laying flat it will be ok. WHen you glue and stitch the re enforcement piece the the holster body it becomes one piece of leather and will act accordingly.

[Rocket6R]

When I make an avenger holster the main body is cut out then the re enforcement piec. I locate the belt slot location on the re enforcment piece then lay the renforcment piece on the main holster body laying flat. I make wure the everything lines up now I glue and stitch the reenforcement piece in place. I then stitch along the bottom of the holster and the top of the holster (stopping before the are that will be stitched together to form the main seam. Once you are readey place glue in the apropriate area then fold glue and stitch the main seam. As long as the re enforcment piece lined up when the holster was laying flat it will be ok. WHen you glue and stitch the re enforcement piece the the holster body it becomes one piece of leather and will act accordingly.

I think I understand your post. Simply cut the top piece the same length as the bottom piece, then glue and stitch. When the two pieces are folded over after they are stitched it should line up, right?

Thanks, Paul

[camano ridge]

Are you using a ready made pattern or is this your own design? If it is a ready made pattern then cut the pieces as specified by the pattern when you asseble everything will work out. If this is your own pattern draw the pieces so they fir together as you want them with the leather laying flat. Here is a you tube video that may help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUor11Eeq5Q. I highlyrecomend going to Adams leatherworks and watching his videos on making Avenger style holster. They will cost you a few dollars to watch but are well worth it in the time and leather you will save.

Here are some pictures that might help. THe first one is the main body pattern. The second is the re enforcement piece aligned flat on the main body. The third picture shows the two pieces folde and not aligning (so don't fold). The fourth picture shows the holster I completed yesterday from this pattern. SO when your two pieces are layed flat and aligned that is when you glue and stitch. worry about folding after the two pieces are attached to each other. The tention of the two against each other is what forms your pocket. Hope this helps.

Excuse the photography I just clicked a few pictures as demo for you.

[dbusarow]

I think I understand your post. Simply cut the top piece the same length as the bottom piece, then glue and stitch. When the two pieces are folded over after they are stitched it should line up, right?

Short version, Yes.

Dan

[ikewineb]

I make my own patterns using file folders. I make the pattern on the seam and cut it out with the folder folded. This ensures both sides are the same. I glue the renforcement piece to the body of the holster. I secure it with binder clips to ensure it doesn't move while it dries, then sew. Fold the holster over, glue and sew. The only thing I worry about lining up is the belt slot. The rest I trim if it's off a bit.