Been a snowy start to week here and I decided to made a holster for my Ruger Old Army. I know, I could have went out and bought one but I like making my own stuff.
After surfing the internet for historic holsters I decided on the Mexican double loop of the mid to late 1800's.
Here's a pic of the patern made from a taped up FedEx box and the leather cut out.
Here is a pic of the patern laying on the leather so I could transfer the hole spacing onto the leather.
Pic of the holster with temporary stitching after wet forming.
Pic of holster after dyeing.
Holster after final stitching a burnishing with canvas.
Now I'll search for an old belt buckle and make myself a proper belt.
I would like to read your suggestions and opinions if you care to comment about it.
Thanks
'Loose
After surfing the internet for historic holsters I decided on the Mexican double loop of the mid to late 1800's.
Here's a pic of the patern made from a taped up FedEx box and the leather cut out.
Here is a pic of the patern laying on the leather so I could transfer the hole spacing onto the leather.
Pic of the holster with temporary stitching after wet forming.
Pic of holster after dyeing.
Holster after final stitching a burnishing with canvas.
Now I'll search for an old belt buckle and make myself a proper belt.
I would like to read your suggestions and opinions if you care to comment about it.
Thanks
'Loose