Albob Report post Posted April 15, 2016 First, A big thanks to JLS for his generous sharing of free patterns!! A few weeks ago I down loaded one of JLS' patterns (avenger for 5" 1911) but could not get it to scale out right from my printer. So today I was at my buddies house, he prints t-shirts and has computer know how. He printed the correct size for me and I hurried home because I wanted to try out an idea I had for making reusable patterns. I bought a roll of plastic shelf liner from the local big name hardware store. They sell it in the wire shelving section for build you own closet organizers. It's about 1mm thick and comes in 12 inch X 10 foot rolls. Since it's semi see through it was easy enough to trace out the pattern I printed. Then I used a sharp awl to mark the stitch lines. as a bonus the stitch lines are now marked with dimples and you can use the pattern as a craft-aid type rub and mark set up. Anyway here's a pic of what I'm working with and where I am on the holster. Veg tan 5/6 oz. outer to be lined with 4/5 oz. veg tan. Now I'm getting excited. Next step is to start buying a Few of his patterns, they are perfect for a dummy like me. You thoughts and critiques are always welcome and appreciated. Fredo San Diego CA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 15, 2016 Looks like a great idea. Do you have a brand name? Is it non-slip? I see some that is textured, is yours? Tom 9 hours ago, Albob said: I bought a roll of plastic shelf liner from the local big name hardware store. They sell it in the wire shelving section for build you own closet organizers. It's about 1mm thick and comes in 12 inch X 10 foot rolls. Since it's semi see through it was easy enough to trace out the pattern I printed. Then I used a sharp awl to mark the stitch lines. as a bonus the stitch lines are now marked with dimples and you can use the pattern as a craft-aid type rub and mark set up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albob Report post Posted April 15, 2016 No, it's not textured, not really anyway. It's not the kind you would use in kitchen cabs or tool box drawers. I'll get you a name brand and pic when I get home later today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albob Report post Posted April 17, 2016 Sorry for the delay in responding. Anyway this is the material I bought to use to make patterns I want to keep. I have to say it's working out pretty good. You'll find it in your local big name hardware store. Look for the wire shelving in the build your own closet kits. I think it's about $5.00 for a roll of 10 feet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) HEY tha's lookin purdy good! I'm not a big fan of basket weave, but I like what you've done there. GREAT - also - to see a guy come up with something that works and SHARE it... not enough of that goes on these days. I've also used non-stick frisket (available in the art section of craft stores or airbrush supplies) and for those I use a LOT, Plexiglas (you can see the leather under it - and avoid 'bad' spots). Definitely ask your friend what he did differently -- those files should print fine if you have the printer set to "actual size" or "100%" or something like that. Make sure your printer options don't say "scale to fit" or some such. When I do these, I mark the ENDS of the stitch lines and the tuns, then just use a stylus to draw in the straight parts. And I don't "join" the stitch lines by the inside of the slots.. the holster is much stronger without it. Stitching all the way across causes a stress point much like scoring a something to snap it. Pic shows what I mean... OH YEAH.. you'll likely find some people going on about a double row of stitching. While this gives another "look" to the finished product, it's not a good plan. MORE HOLES IN THE LEATHER = LESS STRENGTH IN THE LEATHER. Simple With a second row of stitching, the inside (gun side) stitch line STILL takes the brunt of the stress, and the second stitch line just makes holes ... Edited April 17, 2016 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 17, 2016 If you haven't seen it already, check out this other thread. Alex's use of contrasting colors clearly shows why this is done the way it is, and makes a durn right purdy rig in the process Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdeluca Report post Posted June 9, 2016 Excellent! Thanks JOS and Fredo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
