Members Toolster Posted July 7, 2014 Members Report Posted July 7, 2014 OK, here it is for all the world to see. After much "test" sewing with my new CB3200 I finally broke down and decided to try a new holster pattern with some cheap Tandy leather. Machine sewing is nice but it appears I have a bit to learn. Thanks in advance for any input. Quote JW My sewing machines (until I buy another one): Cowboy CB3200 Cowboy CB0797
Members Rohn Posted July 7, 2014 Members Report Posted July 7, 2014 I think you did a good job on that holster. I am saving for a machine and hopefully I won't have to wait too long to get one. That being said, I'm glad you posted that holster and I like what I see. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members Colt W Knight Posted July 7, 2014 Members Report Posted July 7, 2014 Everything looks straight and even. The CB3200 is on my list. I have started squirreling my leather money to buy one. I hate hand sewing guitar straps and portfolios. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted July 7, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Just my opinion, it looks like that's enough holes to weaken it along the stitch line. Maybe just the picture, but doesn't look like much "meat" left between the holes. Perhaps a smaller needle, or if you can't do that, then perhaps just a bit less stitches per inch. Not sure how your machine adjusts - stitches per inch or distance between stitches. Colt -- agreed! Holsters, not too bad. The gunbelt can get to be a chore Edited July 7, 2014 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Toolster Posted July 7, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks Rohn! After lots of hand stitching the Cowboy sure does a nice job and a whole lot quicker. The Cowboy will never compare to "handy work" but man it's fast! JW Quote JW My sewing machines (until I buy another one): Cowboy CB3200 Cowboy CB0797
Members Colt W Knight Posted July 7, 2014 Members Report Posted July 7, 2014 Just my opinion, it looks like that's enough holes to weaken it along the stitch line. Maybe just the picture, but doesn't look like much "meat" left between the holes. Perhaps a smaller needle, or if you can't do that, then perhaps just a bit less stitches per inch. Not sure how your machine adjusts - stitches per inch or distance between stitches. Colt -- agreed! Holsters, not too bad. The gunbelt can get to be a chore No doubt. 6-8 inches of stitching isn't bad at all. 6-8 feet, FML! Quote
Members Tallbald Posted July 9, 2014 Members Report Posted July 9, 2014 I really like your holster. I'm still learning to use my Cowboy 3500. I was going to buy a 3200, which is from all reports I see is a great machine, but living in Kentucky I figured that a thicker capacity machine might resell for my family "one day". I started out using 6 or more stitches per inch until I read here about weakening leather. I switched to 5 stitches per inch as I was doing with hand stitching. It lets the thread be seen better and with the thickness of hides I use, the thread doesn't seem to bury itself deep into the leather. I still have so much to learn and though I've wasted leather, it's not been the machine's fault. I love all holsters but lightly boned simple holsters turn my crank, and that's what I have found I do best. Mercy I admire the artistic carvings many can do but I can't even approach the beauty of their work (some physical and medical issues/limitations), Boning by hand is difficult due to arthritis too. It would be interesting to see how you worked the belt loop. Can you share a photo please? I really like your work and look forward to seeing more! Congratulations! Don Quote
Members Toolster Posted July 10, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 I really like your holster. I'm still learning to use my Cowboy 3500. I was going to buy a 3200, which is from all reports I see is a great machine, but living in Kentucky I figured that a thicker capacity machine might resell for my family "one day". I started out using 6 or more stitches per inch until I read here about weakening leather. I switched to 5 stitches per inch as I was doing with hand stitching. It lets the thread be seen better and with the thickness of hides I use, the thread doesn't seem to bury itself deep into the leather. I still have so much to learn and though I've wasted leather, it's not been the machine's fault. I love all holsters but lightly boned simple holsters turn my crank, and that's what I have found I do best. Mercy I admire the artistic carvings many can do but I can't even approach the beauty of their work (some physical and medical issues/limitations), Boning by hand is difficult due to arthritis too. It would be interesting to see how you worked the belt loop. Can you share a photo please? I really like your work and look forward to seeing more! Congratulations! Don Here you go Don. It's actually from a set of patterns I downloaded from Leathercraft Library several years ago. I do plan on increasing the stitch length on my machine from now on. Thanks! JW Quote JW My sewing machines (until I buy another one): Cowboy CB3200 Cowboy CB0797
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted July 10, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted July 10, 2014 Is that a 'snap-on', as in snap it on your belt without taking off the belt? Suueee weeeett ..... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Colt W Knight Posted July 10, 2014 Members Report Posted July 10, 2014 I just noticed you had a laser on your wheel gun. Quote
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