Members Manypawz Posted June 14, 2015 Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 I made this pocket protector / pocket sleeve for the plumber that came to my rescue for a plugged drain.. I saw that he carried his channel lock pliers, screwdriver and wrench in his pants back pocket and the screwdriver had poked through the bottom of his pocket. He said that he has holes in all of his work pants from his tools. I had seen something like this before, somewhere, so I can't take credit for the idea. I think it turned out alright, pretty happy with the stitching and my progress using my new awl. Quote
Members Manypawz Posted June 14, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 A couple more pictures. I forgot to add that I used a welt on the bottom of the pouch so that screwdrivers don't come into contact with the stitching. Quote
Members Halitech Posted June 14, 2015 Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 Looks really good. Only thing I would have done different would be to put the top flap across the entire top so the rivets and sewing was holding it all together Quote
Members glockanator Posted June 14, 2015 Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 I do the same thing with my tools. I have been meaning to make some for the guys at work just haven't had a chance to yet. Would you mind sharing what dimensions you used. Quote
Members Manypawz Posted June 14, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 The dimensions are: 6 1/2" long (back piece) 5 1/4" wide 5 1/2" front piece I put a few pieces of leather inside the pouch before stitching to ensure there would be room for the tools. I've attached some pictures in case I didn't explain myself very well Quote
Members Halitech Posted June 14, 2015 Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 I just started working out one based on your images and I was darn close. I went 5.25 wide, 5.5 high for the front piece and 6.25 for the back piece Quote
Members Manypawz Posted June 14, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 Good job eyeballing the size! Post some pictures when you're done. Quote
Members Halitech Posted June 14, 2015 Members Report Posted June 14, 2015 well, I had some help from the back pocket on my jeans lol will do, not like it's going to be seen often but I'm tooling the front Quote
Members Halitech Posted June 15, 2015 Members Report Posted June 15, 2015 not to hijack your thread but since you asked me to post, here's mine Quote
Members glockanator Posted June 15, 2015 Members Report Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks! I was just going to cut a back pocket out one one my work pants that are ruined but now I don't need to. Quote
Members joquarter Posted June 15, 2015 Members Report Posted June 15, 2015 something to keep in mind. Great idea. Quote
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