Sewing A One Piece Mag Pouch

[Modad2010]

I recently picked up a used Toro 3000 and have sewn a few holsters with it already. Tonight I tried sewing my first mag pouch - a one piece wrap-around that is sewn up the back side. I had some issues as I got close to where the leather actually wraps. Is there a particular method that works well to keep the presser foot from marking the leather there and keeping the stitch spacing even? Is wetting the leather to make it fold easier an option? I just don't know about sewing the leather while wet. Any help would be appreciated.

[Red Cent]

I don't know about the others but I have no idea what you are talking about. Sorry.

[chiefjason]

I hand stitch them but maybe this will help. Cut the pattern. Stitch on the clip, that's what I use. Wet leather and mold it. Glue it. Then stitch after molding. I don't stitch all the way to the fold, I leave a space there. I usually trim it up as it tends to not be square with the bottom after stitching. Another trick I have taken too is stitching it, then trimming all the edges. If you trim too close, all you have is the glue to hold. I prefer to stitch first so it supports the glue, then trim.

And you can go back after stitching with a machine and burnish out the foot tracks. Might need to dampen the leather first. Then rub over it with a rub stick or other smooth surface.

Edited May 21, 2014 by chiefjason

[Samalan]

You can also ad a filler between the fold like with a knife sheath that should give a little less stress at the BTM when you fold it glue fold stitch then mold.

[rickybobby]

Hi,

Make your sewn edge larger, (longer, wider) more width, just saying it different ways to help you understand. Add about 1/2 inch to both sides of your pattern.

After sewing your belt loop (or attaching your clip) put contact cement on the edge to be sewn (while the leather is dry).

Next, dampen your leather, use a sponge or dip it for about 2 seconds (the contact cement is waterproof).

The contact cement should be pretty dry by now, use paper towel to make sure no water is beading up on contact cement (don't push to hard).

Put your mag in and align the glued edges and start pinching them together. Get some slick jawed pliers (grind off the ribs and sand smooth) (line with 2 oz leather). Use them to pinch your stitch line together. You can let it dry at this point before sewing ( I use a hair dryer then sew it up)

Mark your stitch line and sew it up. The extra with give your sewing foot some room to run a smooth stitch line.

Afterwards, trim off excess, about 1/8 inch away from stitch line, round edge and burnish.