Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 4, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted May 4, 2018 Adding a horizontal line where the belt line crosses the center line ... and penciling in the contour of the sweat guard is just copying teh back panel sweat guard at this point. Make this line higher if you prefer, depending on how much you want to reinforce. Sketch a contour to the line from some point on teh sweat shield, as you see fit... And round the bottom portion of the panel into the wrap around section. Keep in mind this is the THEORY, and your actual panel will likely need to be about 1/4" wider than this. Easiest way to get your pattern is put the front and back together, then wrap a piece of leather around the assembly, mark, and trim (make a paper pattern from that before stitching it on). 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 May 4, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Leaving you with front panel, back panel, and wrap. It should be easy to see how the panel spans the front and back through the 'slot'. Edited May 4, 2018 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.
Members PJ234 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 4, 2018 Aha...now it makes sense! JLS, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you going to all this effort to create drawings to go along with the instructions! Thank you again kind sir! Quote
alpha2 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Posted May 4, 2018 I have to say, I KNOW Jeff likely has better things to do with his time, and yet he continues to put this kind of time and effort into helping others to "visualize" how to do things that are second nature to him, but a TOTAL mystery to the rest of us. He's a resource. Use him, but don't abuse him. Jeff (not that Jeff) Quote So much leather...so little time.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 4, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted May 4, 2018 That actually HELPED somebody?@! Well, okay - cool! Sew the leading edges together ahead of teh front stitch line. Where the pieces come together at the top of the front stitch seam, some folks sew the butt joint first before adding the reinf panel. Scuff the area where the panel will go, apply glue, stick and sew the panel to both front and back panels. Close back end of holster, sew back stitch lines as "usual". Honestly, I tried to 'get away' on this one with a quick, down 'n' dirty pdf on the site. Now that it's been brought to the front here, I'll get some time to actually DO one with pics -- likely be more helpful. 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 May 4, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, alpha2 said: I have to say, I KNOW Jeff likely has better things to do with his time, Well, thanks - but that may sound a bit more noble than it really is. COULD be that some guy bashed his leg so bad he needed knee surgery... and now gets to spend part of the day SITTING and part of the day IN THE GYM firming up a knee. I mean, just guessin' here ... and if some think he aint chargin' enough, probably just write it off to disorientation due to blood loss. But I wouden know. OH, I think Boss Lindsey is going to be selling these for a few bucks here 'n' there as he gets the chance to upload 'em. Look this kid up if'n ya need somethin' like that. Edited May 4, 2018 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.
Members JD62 Posted May 5, 2018 Members Report Posted May 5, 2018 This community owes a huge thanks!! And get well quick Jeff! Quote One day at a time my friends John
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 5, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted May 5, 2018 HEY ... WHO'S the dummy now?@! (hint: it's me). Found this post, right on this site, from a few years ago. The wrap reinforcement is done a bit different, but he's got some pics that would have made my entire conversation.. you know.. basically useless. 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 KingsCountyLeather Posted May 5, 2018 Members Report Posted May 5, 2018 Yeah... would have saved you a lot of time. Full marks for your effort though! Quote
Members PJ234 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks for the other link JLS! Something about your approach speaks to me for whatever reason, but maybe I"ll try that one next time to see the differences. I'm part way through with your method and finding this to be an interesting new challenge. I'm almost ready to stitch on the reinforcement panel, but my new-to-me sewing machine is giving me fits, so I'll either have to hand stitch it or wait until I get the machine going again. Quote
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