Sofaspud Report post Posted May 27, 2017 This is the first pancake I have made from my own pattern. My stitch line is way too loose at the bottom in front of the trigger gaurd, but the retention seems to be pretty good. I obviously borrowed from JLS's patterns, (thanks for the freebies, I learned a lot making that 1911 pancake from your design). Holster is 4 layers of 4/5 oz. Veg tan from Tandy's, plus another layer of the same for the reinforcement panel. Stitching is Tandy's braided poly thread using a two mm. stitching chisel. I would really like to hear your critiques and suggestions. I know it aint perfect, but I am pretty happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Richardson Report post Posted May 27, 2017 I like it ! Thats alot of real nice stitching.Good jib on the loop holes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Looks pretty good. Stamping is real good. Haven't used that meander but I hear it can be a challange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Sofaspud said: This is the first pancake I have made from my own pattern. My stitch line is way too loose at the bottom in front of the trigger gaurd, but the retention seems to be pretty good. I obviously borrowed from JLS's patterns, (thanks for the freebies, I learned a lot making that 1911 pancake from your design). Holster is 4 layers of 4/5 oz. Veg tan from Tandy's, plus another layer of the same for the reinforcement panel. Stitching is Tandy's braided poly thread using a two mm. stitching chisel. I would really like to hear your critiques and suggestions. I know it aint perfect, but I am pretty happy with it. Looks good! 4 layers huh? That's makes it a stack more of a stacked pancake! I'd like to see the backside and edges! Your use of the "meander" is pretty good that serpentine came out well the way you ended and began it look very well planned. All in all I think its a fine rig without seeing the edges and back side, my only criticism is the stitches. They look straight and tidy no doubt, but there's just something about them that is just not sitting quite right with "me" it may be that I always groove my stitch lines on holsters and I know not everyone does this (personal preference and all) just my .02 Edited May 27, 2017 by Sanch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 27, 2017 That stitchin' looks fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks everyone for the kind words. Sanch, "stack of pancakes", that's funny! I did groove the front side, but I kept the groove pretty shallow. If you look closely at the left slot there is a goof with the groover, it didn't show up well in the picture. I will get pictures of the back and edges when I am more awake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 27, 2017 As promised, here are the back and edges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Looks like your 'mistake' is that "Ruger Red" is more "mahogany-ish" than this - maybe "rosewood"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 27, 2017 59 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Looks like your 'mistake' is that "Ruger Red" is more "mahogany-ish" than this - maybe "rosewood"? It does look kind of "rosewoodish". Fiebing's pro red with Fiebing's black antique gel over it. I didn't want that bright red, looking for a little more subdued color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Nah --looks good, i was jus' playin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Might of been playing, but I like that description. I think I'll use that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
