Members Steve75 Posted December 17, 2019 Members Report Posted December 17, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 6:23 AM, JLSleather said: Well, we are in the holster pattern thread I got it covered within these walls - I'm good ta go. Just thought maybe if some you boys 'n' gals was using PS or IL, might want a copy of this digital graph paper I use. No matter... it's very basic (but useful) stuff that anybody could do (and maybe already did). JLS, I just finished a training class on using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. If you would be willing to share the graph paper still I would certainly appreciate it. I thought that Illustrator might be useful for designing holsters, and other leather items. Quote Steve "No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it." Theodore Roosevelt
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 17, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 17, 2019 7 hours ago, Steve75 said: JLS, I just finished a training class on using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. If you would be willing to share the graph paper still I would certainly appreciate it. I thought that Illustrator might be useful for designing holsters, and other leather items. Yep, you can have this template. It's quite simple to use, simple to make in fact... I would hope that if somebody CHARGED YOU for a class that they taught you AT LEAST this! I don't know how long or how many 'lessons' you did, but I've never had any "training" and I can do this, so I assume anybody can Now, if somebody can just explain ta me why .. if you want to rotate a feature, you use the 'edit' menu, but to rotate the whole drawing you use the "image' menu .... 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.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 18, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 18, 2019 !#%$!!@#! Software "upgrades"! Everything seems to work just as it did before, but now the "button" you need to click looks different and is in a different spot. What was the point of that.. try to irritate the customer into using some OTHER software?@! I assure you.. making regular changes to your $3-digit software is NOT an incentive to get me to buy your $4-digit software. 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 Steve75 Posted December 20, 2019 Members Report Posted December 20, 2019 On 12/17/2019 at 3:44 AM, JLSleather said: Yep, you can have this template. It's quite simple to use, simple to make in fact... I would hope that if somebody CHARGED YOU for a class that they taught you AT LEAST this! I don't know how long or how many 'lessons' you did, but I've never had any "training" and I can do this, so I assume anybody can Now, if somebody can just explain ta me why .. if you want to rotate a feature, you use the 'edit' menu, but to rotate the whole drawing you use the "image' menu .... The stuff I learned was specifically geared toward the creation of logos, advertising materials and business cards. I understand the frustration with the various commands and how they work. It does not always seem intuitive. Quote Steve "No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it." Theodore Roosevelt
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 20, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 20, 2019 11 hours ago, Steve75 said: It does not always seem intuitive. I just upgraded or updated or whatever .. some other software for designing - not PS. That button that looked like that in the top right of the screen now does exactly teh same thing it did before, but the button looks different and its in the top left of the screen. You have to wonder what the point was ... It'll be fine... just a bit of a time killer 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.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 20, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Steve75 said: geared toward the creation of logos, advertising materials and business cards Then you'll have no trouble following this. Not that "smankey", but sometimes it's nice not to have to reinvent the wheel when somebody already did. ETA Oh, those ' thingies' below were all done in PS Edited December 20, 2019 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.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 24, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 24, 2019 Well, it's Christmas after all Fits Glock 26 and 27 (and some say 33, though I have not personally witnessed that). Gk26_P0.pdf 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.
cardinal leather Posted December 25, 2019 Report Posted December 25, 2019 Thank you for the Christmas present. I enjoy studying your holster designs. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 26, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 26, 2019 Welcome. Studying? Whatcha studying? Maybe I can learn sumthin from it too! Can't find my Sig 238 pocket holster pattern. Anybody got a copy? I know of a couple places I could buy one, but they aint 'clean' as mine (stitch line fit), so .... still lookin' fer mine. @wayner 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 eglideride Posted December 28, 2019 Members Report Posted December 28, 2019 Thanks for the pattern! Quote
Members Icantthinkofaname Posted December 28, 2019 Members Report Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 1:00 PM, JLSleather said: Welcome. Studying? Whatcha studying? Maybe I can learn sumthin from it too! Can't find my Sig 238 pocket holster pattern. Anybody got a copy? I know of a couple places I could buy one, but they aint 'clean' as mine (stitch line fit), so .... still lookin' fer mine. @wayner Hi, Don't know if anyone else responded to this, but pm sent. Is that the one you need? Quote
Members Icantthinkofaname Posted December 28, 2019 Members Report Posted December 28, 2019 Can't read and it's late, nevermind Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 28, 2019 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 28, 2019 13 hours ago, eglideride said: Thanks for the pattern! 8 hours ago, Icantthinkofaname said: Can't read and it's late, nevermind Yeah, it's a TWO 38 , but 'preciate the effort. On 12/26/2019 at 1:00 PM, JLSleather said: I know of a couple places I could buy one, but they aint 'clean' as mine (stitch line fit), so .... still lookin' fer mine. @wayner Well, @wayner apparently not coughing up the design, so I guess I'm going to rework that one. Not a problem.. there was maybe something I could have done better than that version anyway 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 ericthemechanic Posted April 25, 2020 Members Report Posted April 25, 2020 It's not the first holster I've made, but it is the first one i'm willing to show in public. I used JLS's LH Commander pattern, unmodified and it worked perfectly. Quote
Members 2Hill Posted June 8, 2020 Members Report Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) OK I'll bite. When I try to download any of the patterns, "Pattern making theory", "About leather holsters" or "Pancake holster pattern instructions" from this page https://www.jlsleather.com/diy/pattern-making/gun-holster-design/ I get a pdf file. But! When I try to download "Avenger holster pattern instructions" which is the one I am really after. I get this. If I do a search for Avenger Instructions I get this Even with all javascript, including farcebook bandwidth and memory waster turned on. I get the same results after the ten minutes the pages take to load. Am I missing a link somewhere? Or has this pdf been removed from the site. I realise that the pancake instructions will be similar but am sure there will be some differences. Edited June 8, 2020 by 2Hill Add missing web page address Quote
Northmount Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 @2Hill You will have to contact JLS directly to sort out the problems. There are links on his site to email him or contact him. Tom Quote
Members FishEggStew Posted June 9, 2021 Members Report Posted June 9, 2021 Good evening all! I was perusing this thread and was inspired! I downloaded the few patterns available here, then bought a couple more from JLS's "cutesy" store. I bought his Smith & Wesson M&P shield 9,40 pattern, hoping it would fit my S&W Sigma 40. Sadly, it did not, but with a bit of elbow grease and some wet molding, I got it to fit my Walther CCP instead. The sad part is I used chrome tanned leather and have today learned on another thread that chrome tanned leather is a no-no for holsters. So I'm re-creating it with a veg tan piece I have. I have attached a picture of my "prototype" holster for your input/comments. I used some of Tandy's Black Cherry Volcano Sides for the leather. This is the very first holster I have made. JLS's pattern and instructions are very easy to follow. I have been reading many of the posts here and have learned many things. I'm glad to have found this forum where everyone is so willing to share knowledge with those less experienced. Aubrey Quote
PastorBob Posted June 9, 2021 Report Posted June 9, 2021 16 hours ago, FishEggStew said: Good evening all! I was perusing this thread and was inspired! I downloaded the few patterns available here, then bought a couple more from JLS's "cutesy" store. I bought his Smith & Wesson M&P shield 9,40 pattern, hoping it would fit my S&W Sigma 40. Sadly, it did not, but with a bit of elbow grease and some wet molding, I got it to fit my Walther CCP instead. The sad part is I used chrome tanned leather and have today learned on another thread that chrome tanned leather is a no-no for holsters. So I'm re-creating it with a veg tan piece I have. I have attached a picture of my "prototype" holster for your input/comments. I used some of Tandy's Black Cherry Volcano Sides for the leather. This is the very first holster I have made. JLS's pattern and instructions are very easy to follow. I have been reading many of the posts here and have learned many things. I'm glad to have found this forum where everyone is so willing to share knowledge with those less experienced. Aubrey nice job on the stitching. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members FishEggStew Posted June 9, 2021 Members Report Posted June 9, 2021 Thanks Pastor Bob! Started with stitching books, like "The Art of Hand Sewing Leather" by Al Stohlman, and refined with Nigel Armitage's (Armitage Leather) videos. I saw them linked on the forum somewhere. Aubrey Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 22, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 22, 2021 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JLSbydesign?coupon=CHRISTMAS21 $5.50 (50%) off any of our patterns you dun had in yer cart fer a while and was thinkin' about. Not sure how cutesy does that, but you're SUPPOSED TO get an email if you "abandoned" something in your cart (no idea how long it needed to be in there) no need to rush off, this wont expire until end of the year ... 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.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 22, 2021 CFM Report Posted December 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, JLSleather said: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JLSbydesign?coupon=CHRISTMAS21 $5.50 (50%) off any of our patterns you dun had in yer cart fer a while and was thinkin' about. Not sure how cutesy does that, but you're SUPPOSED TO get an email if you "abandoned" something in your cart (no idea how long it needed to be in there) no need to rush off, this wont expire until end of the year ... thank you and have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 22, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 22, 2021 Okay, that got boogered already Let's try this again. This is now a COUPON CODE you can enter at checkout (theoretically simpler). Pick any patterns you want - no minimum, no maximum - and get HALF OFF through the first of the new year. https://www.etsy.com/shop/JLSbydesign?coupon=CHRISTMAS21 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.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted February 13, 2023 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 13, 2023 YIKES... this thread got old And like any other old thread, sometimes gotta just take it out and re-sew with some new. SO THERE'S SOME NEW holster patterns in the cutesy store... starting with the Sig P320. This is not a NEW pattern, but one that somebody rubbed my nose in it that I hadnt uploaded. Sig P320 Full & Compact Leather Gun Holster PATTERN 2-slot - Etsy Sig P320 Full & Compact Leather Gun Holster PATTERN Avenger - Etsy [NOTE] As many of you know, it's a 'short hop' from the 2-slot version to the "avenger" style holster, and you certainly DO NOT need to buy the avenger if you already have the 2-slot version. Still, there's a bit of altering involved so for those who don't have the time, the means, or the desire to do it, the "avenger" version is available with the "mods" already done to it. Getting 'em both? Send me a message with an email address to get the 2-slot mag carrier for the P320 FREE 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 Steelart999 Posted November 26, 2023 Members Report Posted November 26, 2023 I've looked and searched (maybe not to well), but didn't find a consensus on leather for holsters / sheaths. I'm not talking about weight or source. What would be the best for holsters, shoulder or side? It seems like shoulder, but I've seen on the Weaver sight that they tie "Holster" and "Side" together. Maybe a basic question ... but I am yet another newbie to leatherworking. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 26, 2023 CFM Report Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Steelart999 said: I've looked and searched (maybe not to well), but didn't find a consensus on leather for holsters / sheaths. I'm not talking about weight or source. What would be the best for holsters, shoulder or side? It seems like shoulder, but I've seen on the Weaver sight that they tie "Holster" and "Side" together. Maybe a basic question ... but I am yet another newbie to leatherworking. What kind of holsters and sheathes and how many? with a belt? lined? western? concealed? small knives? large guns? there are many variables IMO lol I buy sides so I have my bases covered and I found out over the years that I can make other stuff too. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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