How To Simple Pocket Slips

Horsewright said:
I'd recommend a guy make a paper pattern first for sizing. Then cut leather. Not so much to save leather but more for repeatability. I bet most folks here could use more than one slip the same size.
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Another great idea. Last few days have been busy but I'm hoping to work on another one this week and I'll definitely do this.

harronek said:
Nice job
I have always struggled to hand stitch soft leather like you are using and I think a machine really is the easiest and best option for truly professional results .
Stiffer leather that is more commonly used in sheaths etc is a lot easier to get consistant - even - straight stitches when stitching by hand .
Its great fun to make your own leather work and I hope you continue .
Ken
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The couple that I made many years ago were from much thicker leather and I definitely agree. This soft leather is nice and will stretch a bit if you want a snug fit, but it certainly "squirms" around when you're trying to make a straight stitch!
 
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I made another one this evening following Horsewright Horsewright 's suggestions (make a paper pattern first and use the tines of a fork for stitch spacing). Both ideas worked very well, thank you! I now have simple slips for (1) my swayback gent, (2) my 6344 medium stockman, and (3) a multi-purpose one that fits my Wharncliffe mini trapper, small Texas jack, 6318 medium stockman, and 703 Colt. (Plus my "legacy" one that fits my two 4" Schrade stockmans, RR muskrat, RR lockback, etc.) I still need to make one for a small Gerber multi-tool. :cool:
 
That came out great. I recently made a very similar one. I'm not much of a sheath/slip guy, but I was looking for something to do with some leather I had. I cut the leather off the top of some old boots I was throwing out.

I made the back side twice as long and doubled it over and stitched to the back to make a loop for my belt. Works pretty well. I have a 4-pronged leather chisel that I used for holes for the stitching and hand sewed it. I have a flattened out nail that matches the prongs on the chisel that I use for the holes on the curve.
 
Good deal Ace I'm glad those ideas worked out for ya! A Ace Rimmer . Now sew a thong to one before ya sew it up and ya have one of my folder pouches/buckaroo pouches. Slot in the other end of the thong allows ya to back braid the pouch onto a belt loop, stick the knife into the pouch/slip and drop er in a pocket. Need your knife, pull on the thong and it comes right out of your pocket, let the pocuh dangle while using your knife all done, drop er back in the pouch and back in the pocket. Handy as heck. If ya like a slip you will really like this addition. I use a thong about .5"x12" or so. Seems about right. Sew about two inches or so onto the slip before you sew the slip together. Cut the slot 2-3" long on the other end of the thong and she's done.
 
Ace Rimmer said:
Another great idea. Last few days have been busy but I'm hoping to work on another one this week and I'll definitely do this.



The couple that I made many years ago were from much thicker leather and I definitely agree. This soft leather is nice and will stretch a bit if you want a snug fit, but it certainly "squirms" around when you're trying to make a straight stitch!
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Horsewright said:
Good deal Ace I'm glad those ideas worked out for ya! A Ace Rimmer . Now sew a thong to one before ya sew it up and ya have one of my folder pouches/buckaroo pouches. Slot in the other end of the thong allows ya to back braid the pouch onto a belt loop, stick the knife into the pouch/slip and drop er in a pocket. Need your knife, pull on the thong and it comes right out of your pocket, let the pocuh dangle while using your knife all done, drop er back in the pouch and back in the pocket. Handy as heck. If ya like a slip you will really like this addition. I use a thong about .5"x12" or so. Seems about right. Sew about two inches or so onto the slip before you sew the slip together. Cut the slot 2-3" long on the other end of the thong and she's done.
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Fantastic suggestion! I may need to go back and get some more leather, although I do have one of those "scrap packs" out in the workshop that may have some strips wide enough. I really appreciate all your help with this project. This just keeps getting better! :)
 
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So one side of the thong is sewn onto the slip body. Then the body of the slip is sewn together. Then cut a slit in the other end of the thong. I punch a small hole at each end of the slit to help it from tearing out in use. All done.
 
Curiosity, ingenuity, generosity, support, encouragement: several of my favorite things about the Porch all on display in this thread. Great stuff, guys.
 
Agreed doable but tough. If a guy were wanting to try that a little saddle soap, beeswax or parrafin rubbed on the edge and then burnished hard with a piece of canvas or denim with a hard surface underneath like a piece of granite or tile. I don't try on chrome tanned leather which this kind of leather is. Good to see ya Ken! harronek harronek
 
Horsewright said:
Agreed doable but tough. If a guy were wanting to try that a little saddle soap, beeswax or parrafin rubbed on the edge and then burnished hard with a piece of canvas or denim with a hard surface underneath like a piece of granite or tile. I don't try on chrome tanned leather which this kind of leather is. Good to see ya Ken! harronek harronek
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I still float around here Dave , I just don't say much : )

Burnishing soft leather to a high finish has always been difficult for me .
Also soft slips usually are made without glueing the edges together , just stitched and this also adds to the difficulty of burnishing .

Ken
 
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