My Latest project a Ruger P89 DC Holster

[rdb]

Take the stitches out then run a double row of stitching along side the other row.Should be able to make it look like you planned it, like Randy said.. Then you could give it to me...double lol...

[Warren]

Jordan, very nice design as usual! I'm always impressed by how much thought you put into your holsters. I agree with Randy about the stitching. Just dye it black and no one but you will know. Keep up the good work! Warren

[Jordan]

Thanks guys, I just couldn't leave it alone. Tommorow I will pull the stitches and try again I think 2 rows will work, I was contemplating lacing but as it is a practice piece that would take along time and I have the leather cut for the Ruger so as my nana used to say idle hands make idle minds.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

I like it. Nice color and a good design. I use two stitch rows pretty often, and I think it makes holsters look more aesthetically pleasing....(wow, that was a big word...my brain hurts now)... I think that you will manage to have a pretty good holster come out of this, and you will learn a lot from it to boot. What machine do you use? Mine is on a servo motor that runs so slow I don't easily make mistakes like that, not that I haven't anyway. I look forward to the Ruger holster. Have you heard about their spiffy new .380 they will release soon? One more gun mold to track down.

[Jordan]

I bought Ed's Neels Model 5 awhile back, got it up and running about a week ago. I have'nt used a sewing machine since I was a teenager so that would put it in the realm of ancient history, the key I think is practice adjust, practice adjust and then more practice. Hope is by spring I will have some items I will be able to sell and feel good about the quality and workmanship. One thing I need is some thicker thread, as I think a more pronounced stitch looks alot better.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

I actually considered a Neel's Saddlery machine when I was looking, but I went with the Artisan Toro 3000. What weight thread are you using? I like 277 top and bottom, personally. Thee are some makers who even use 346 for top or both, but I don't feel that is necessary.

[K-Man]

Nice job on the holsters, Jordan.

Neel's Saddlery Model 5 machine is an excellent machine, as I had one for about 2 years. I made a number of products with it, some of which have appeared on the cover of magazines. And in one instance, we made some items for a young girl who ended up winning first place in the costume contest at the Star Wars convention in Indianapolis a couple of years ago.

I use 346 thread on the top and 277 thread on the bottom for the style of holster that you have pictured.

[Jordan]

I have'nt a clue as to thread size, no label on it. Ed sent it along with the machine. There is a shop close by that I may visit today, they are a service center for most non-commercial machines but are well stocked with fabric threads and all that sewing type stuff, maybe they will have something if not I'm sure thet can order me some.

[K-Man]

If they don't have it, or it seems like a big struggle for them to get it, let me know. I have 1 lb spools of both black and white natural in the 346, 277, 207, and 138 size that I could sell you. A 1 lb spool will last you a good long while.

[Regis]

Jordan,

Be sure to match needle size with thread size. I think there are a number of posts about that here in the forum. A store for non-industrial may not have anything useful for leatherwork larger than garmet.