Post by: gustophersmob on May 21, 2018, 12:44:04 AM
A long time ago I tried making a pocket slip for the knife, light and chapstick, but I used a leather that was too thin and this made it tough to get items in and out. I decided to have a go at it again, but with thicker leather.
I started with an 8.5" x 11" piece of brown "genuine" leather. I traced out how much bigger I thought it would need to be based on adding a pen to my old one.
Next, I stitched the bottom angle part. Many edc pocket slips I see elsewhere are flat across the bottom. This never made much sense to me since I've never seen a pocket that has a flat bottom, outside of cargo pants pockets. So, I'm making mine angled. :D
One thing I didn't do, was account for how much the thicker leather would add to the length. As you'll see later, I didn't stitch the bottom far enough across.
Post by: gustophersmob on May 21, 2018, 12:51:10 AM
At the end, I left the chapstick pocket a little too big, but it may work out OK, since it makes it easier to take out. It's probably my most used item. Need to keep those lips supple! :angel:
Also, I ran out of thread before the last stitch run, and the replacement thread I had was slightly thicker and a slightly different color. Oh well.
You can see where I was trying to wet form it with a larger tool trying to stretch the pen slot. That didn't seem to work. So I decided to cut a notch for the pocket clip, which also allows a little looser opening. Still need to stretch it some, but it should work.
Now, I just need to carry it awhile and see if I like it. My initial thoughts are that it's too bulky, but we'll see.
Post by: ezdog on May 21, 2018, 02:08:10 AM
Post by: RF52 on May 21, 2018, 08:00:29 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 21, 2018, 08:24:42 AM
JR
Post by: Alan K. on May 21, 2018, 11:20:05 AM
Post by: gustophersmob on May 21, 2018, 01:46:57 PM
It looks good, but the important thing is if it fits comfortably in your pocket. :tu:
Yep, comfort is what it hinges on for me. So far, it seems a bit bulky and odd feeling, but that's only with an hour of it in my pocket. Too soon to really tell.
Post by: Don Pablo on May 21, 2018, 07:43:29 PM
It looks good, but the important thing is if it fits comfortably in your pocket. :tu:+1! :tu: :like:
Post by: gustophersmob on May 22, 2018, 01:19:36 AM
It looks good, but the important thing is if it fits comfortably in your pocket. :tu:+1! :tu: :like:
Thanks!
After 1 day, it's not too bad. Still feels a bit weird, but I'm gonna give it another day
Post by: pfrsantos on August 09, 2018, 06:08:03 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=42565.0;attach=386486;image)
Post by: Wspeed on August 09, 2018, 06:16:27 PM
Post by: Swiss Guy on August 09, 2018, 07:40:30 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on August 10, 2018, 04:19:29 PM
That looks great. I made one out of an old pair of jeans. I like the fact that it is thin and contours to my leg. It isn't as classy as leather though.
Well, it's a start. Get your hands on some leather and try making another one.
:pok: :pok:
Post by: Aloha on August 10, 2018, 04:27:11 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on August 22, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
An idea, why not place the pen between the SAK and Light. On top of the stitch with elastic or? Hope that makes sense. I have a small pocket sheath I've made and have considered this option for a light. Not wanting to add another space which adds width I thought placing the light on top the threads between the tools would be a nicer fit. I havent tried yet tho. I was thinking elastic would be a good option. Nice sheath BTW.
I'm thinking about adding a Fischer Space pen or a telescopic Zebra to the pouch. The elastic would be on one (or both) of the sides. If not in use, I can slid some paracord inside it and make a neck carry or the like.
:think: :think:
Post by: pfrsantos on August 22, 2018, 05:18:06 PM
(https://cdn.everydaycarry.com/uploads/17-05-22/159236365bc429.jpg)
Post by: Sparky415 on August 22, 2018, 06:39:15 PM
I need to try making myself one of these :tu:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 22, 2018, 08:20:39 PM
JR
Post by: Wspeed on August 22, 2018, 08:47:07 PM
Post by: RF52 on August 22, 2018, 09:30:46 PM
Very nice :dd: :like::iagree: :like
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Post by: Aloha on August 22, 2018, 09:49:33 PM
I was looking around for some SAKs, and came across this. It's pretty much what I thought of doing:
(https://cdn.everydaycarry.com/uploads/17-05-22/159236365bc429.jpg)
:like: looks easy enough to add the elastic on your sheath.
Post by: Aloha on August 22, 2018, 09:50:14 PM
Looks cool, the ones I did were all for the belt since they were larger setups..
JR
Nice work MadP
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 22, 2018, 10:03:00 PM
ThanksLooks cool, the ones I did were all for the belt since they were larger setups..
JR
Nice work MadP
JR
Post by: gustophersmob on August 22, 2018, 11:41:56 PM
Looks cool, the ones I did were all for the belt since they were larger setups..
JR
Those look super nice!
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 23, 2018, 12:34:47 AM
Thanks, they go in order of how I started —> I bought a flashlight and it wouldn’t fit in a maglite holder so I needed something to work, and I liked s two in one..Looks cool, the ones I did were all for the belt since they were larger setups..
JR
Those look super nice!
JR
Post by: pfrsantos on August 23, 2018, 12:04:29 PM
I was looking around for some SAKs, and came across this. It's pretty much what I thought of doing:
(https://cdn.everydaycarry.com/uploads/17-05-22/159236365bc429.jpg)
:like: looks easy enough to add the elastic on your sheath.
Yup. Just undo the stitching on one side (or both), insert a loop of elastic band, redo stitching and Robert is your father's brother.
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