TheShiek2008 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Has anyone ever tried to make a gun case? More specifically something for a handgun with a zipper. I am not exactly sure how to go about it. Any advice or anyone know of any tutorials? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 2, 2014 I'll tell you up front, . . . the hardest part is the zipper. Lay your weapon down on a yellow manila folder, . . . so the whole thing is laying on one half of it, . . . fold the other half over it, . . . push down with your fingers to find where you can make the folder pieces meet, . . . mark and cut that, . . . straighten up the lines so it looks more like a big blunt ended teardrop, . . . cut that line, . . . you have your pattern. Then all you gotta do is sew the zipper on. Take your time, . . . it'll work out. I only do those for special people. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Get two part zippers....that just makes life easier. When you choose your padding/lining try to go with a fabric instead of wool; it's cheaper and doesn't get caught in the zipper. I like to sew the zipper to leather straps, then the straps to the case instead of straight to the case...it makes a small gusset, which gives more space inside the case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheShiek2008 Report post Posted December 3, 2014 Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try. What is the worst that can happen? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
