Help With Pattern From Stohlman's Book On Holsters

[garypl]

This is my first post and I hope someone can help me. I attempted to make my first holster using the pattern on pg 23 of the Al Stohlman book. I cut out the pattern and did some carving on the front - my first attempt at carving and it was very enjoyable! See attached pictures (I hope they are viewable.)

I then tried to fold the pattern over to see how it would fit together and for the life of me I don't see how this will form a holster! There is a fold line to form the belt loop.

Has as anyone made this particular style holster and can help me to understand what I need to do to make it work? I think the right and left sides should almost be mirror images so they line up for sewing.

I have been reading this forum for some time and have learned an incredible amount from the members - thanks to everyone for the wonderful information!

Gary

[eglideride]

The notes mention fillers and end plugs? What hand gun are you making/ constructing this for?

I have this book, I will check it out in the morning! (don't know if I will be able to help- but now I am curious)

[garypl]

It's for a S&W k frame revolver with 2" barrel. I cut out a pattern, but no matter how I fold it the edges do not line up.

Thanks for taking a look at the pattern!

[JLSleather]

I'm willing to admit I may not be understanding your question, but click the drawing ...

Edited January 3, 2016 by JLSleather

[garypl]

I never thought to fold it forward and then back like you show in your drawing! I think it will work now - I'll check it in the morning and let you know if everything aligns. Thanks very much for your help - I knew someone would have the answer!

[garypl]

Well, I tried folding the pattern every way possible and it just doesn't look like it will work. I start by making a fold on the fold line - Picture #2. Then I fold the pattern again so the loop is in the rear - picture #3. The rear view of the pattern is shown in picture #4 - the loop is now more vertical instead of roughly horizontal as it should be so the holster will hang properly from a belt. Unless anyone has any ideas, I am thinking it might be easier to start from scratch and make a new pattern....

[byggyns]

Your fold is in the wrong location / angle.

fold on the red line, which is where the top of the frame/ barrel should be.

[garypl]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will try it tomorrow and let you know how it works out.

[garypl]

Good news - I changed the fold per your suggestion and now it looks like a holster! Now that I see how it works I don't understand why I couldn't see it before.

I will post a picture when I finish it - this will be my practice piece - I plan to make another using thinner leather with a lining.

This is forum is a great resource and I am very grateful to all the members for sharing information.

Gary

[byggyns]

I'm glad it worked for you. I just got a new S&W J frame snubby, so I'm working up a new pattern for myself for an IWB holster. Once I finish that one, I may have to print out a copy of this page from the holster book and modify the pattern to fit the J frame.

If that works, I may make this pattern longer to fit my old Model 10 4" bbl.

Edited January 11, 2016 by byggyns