This was during the design process. Used a file folder for the template.
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Here is the leather rough cut
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Here is the stitching completed. Leather was soaked. Boning is complete. (heh heh he said boning...)
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Here is the finished product and how it rides on my belt. Nevermind the gut.....
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I wore this all day today. Soooo much better than the springfield factory holster. Rides nice and tight on my side. Retention is great. Overall, im happy with my first holster creation.