Pattern Making for Custom Holsters How it's Made Andrews Custom Leather

Simple methods of measuring dimensions of firearms for proper fit in holster patterns.

[@DukeFrazierProductions]

Thanks so much for the how to videos. I watched one years ago that inspired me to make a holster of my own, and now I have a small leather business. Thanks again, love watching a master.

[@northernfool7453]

Good morning, greetings from Vermont. I just wanted to say thank you for the videos. I got hurt at work in September and it looks like im not going to be able to do the same work I used to. I make knives so I have made leather sheaths (nowhere near the quality of your work) and I am looking for other options for income so I thought holsters. The work you do is just amazing and I really appreciate the fact that you spend the time to do the hand work on the finer details. Again, exellent videos and terrific craftsmanship.

[@reflectivedetailing5936]

The way you explain that, makes it sound sooooo easy lol.. I’d love to learn that craft someday

[@JuanVargas-xx2du]

Espectacular video! Mis respetos y muy agradecido por enseñar su arte! Muchas gracias! Mis saludos desde Mar del Plata, ARGENTINA! Gracias!!

[@andrewsleather1079]

Gracias Sr. Vargas!

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

Great video!

[@Canadaman4403]

You did all this work and we cannot see the lines you’re drawing I appreciate your videos please use a thick felt pen and write down measurements on the paper it would be so helpful to us rookies

[@andrewsleather1079]

Thank you that is an excellent suggestion

[@robertschlepp3220]

Great video! I do have a question. When using your scrap leather to find your stitching line, I noticed that you just used veg tan. But in other videos you line your leather with suede. Should I use a scrap that has suede glued to it for a proper measurement? Thanks for the videos. They are very informative as well as entertaining.

[@andrewsleather1079]

Sam recommends either way. The suede itself does not make an appreciable difference.

[@joesanders6898]

Do you offer any pre existing patterns for sale? Like for instance a pattern for 5" 1911 scabbard holster with belt loop.

[@andrewsleather1079]

The patterns are propietary and not for sale.

[@harrisonboyll191]

Great videos! Thanks so much! What about tooling the leather? How do you keep from damaging your tooling while pressing the leather, especially when making a pancake style holster?

[@DD_Dietriech]

If you haven't gotten an answer yet. Sam does talk about this in his Saddle style holster video.