My Latest project a Ruger P89 DC Holster

[Jordan]

I've got lots of needles, What is white natural ? or is that 2 different colors also is it a bad idea to used waxed thread in a machine?

[K-Man]

White natural is just not a bright white. The vast majority of people would not be able to tell the difference.

[Jordan]

I'm finished messin with this one. I think I saved it somewhat, can't tell from the poor contrast but I added a second stitch line, finished it with acrylic after a little neatsfoot oil. Time to move on to the ruger p89. That is a toolbag in the back hanging on the wall. Interfeared with the pic of the holster.

Edited February 5, 2008 by Jordan

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

I think off-white thread looks way better on saddle tan holsters than the stark white thread. The bright white thread seems to be an assualt on the eyes, if you get what I mean. So far, I really like Linhanyl's bonded nylon thread. It has performed well in my machine, and with my holsters. My dad also uses Linhanyl's 69 weight bonded nylon thread to sew nylon halters and harnesses, and he made the observation that his Addler behaves much better with that thread than most of the others he's used (which is a lot, as he's been making tack since the 60s).

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Jordan, I think that's a respectable holster. Nice job blending the second row of stitching into the previous boo-boo. No one would have any idea you ever made a mistake if you didn't tell them. I'm still looking forward to the ruger holster.

[mliebs8]

I like it alot, it looks like it's well built.

[Randyc]

Jordan,

Nice job!

Randy

[Jordan]

Thanks alot for the kudos, I will probably get to work on the ruger holster soon, so I will be posting some progress photos as it develops. Hopefully some of you and I can benefit from my trials and tribulations during the process. Hopefully the leather shop in North Salt lake has some thread that is a bit more substancial, their name escapes me at the moment and none of the sewing centers around here carry anything useful. If not I may be ordering some through the members on this forum, the natural white mentioned earlier sounded interesting. K-Man how much are we talking about per spool?

Edited February 6, 2008 by Jordan

[TracyMoss]

Jordan

Here is my attempt at making a holster.

Edited March 2, 2008 by Johanna
reduced pic size

[Jordan]

Very nice tracy, is that a stolhman pattern from his holster book?