smithjohnj
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Here are some details about Jyn Erso’s Holster Leg Strap. I did not think there was much value for this until more progress was made on her weapon (being covered in another RPF thread.) However the Disney Costume illustrates a weapon is not the only use some might want to make of their belt.
The Leg Strap is 5/8 inch wide. The length of the strap will depend upon the wearer and the height of the holster on that wearer. In general the strap will be 5 1/2 inches longer than the circumference of the wearer’s lower thigh as illustrated on the associated diagram. I would make the strap even longer to allow for a final fitting when all of the parts are ready to be combined. However one end of the strap can be finished in advance and this piece is a good starting point to practice or refresh your leatherworking skills. You will want to dye and weather your leather pieces before adding the hardware.
One end of the strap starts with a 5/8 inch wide keeper loop. This loop may be sewn to or riveted to the strap. Personally I believe I will thin (skive) the two ends of the keeper and stitch them to the strap as it provides a more finished approach. For those wishing to rivet the keeper there are two standard approaches; using two rivets, one for the top and bottom ends, or thinning (skiving) both ends of the loop so they can be overlapped and riveted to the strap with a single rivet. Any punched holes in the narrow strap will weaken the leather whereas proper stitching will strengthen it.
As the strap circles to the inside of the leg it has the stud/post portions of three 24 ligne snaps. The source of this detail is the Entertainment Weekly Cover photo and now the Disney costume. The first stud is located 3 inches from the edge of the keeper, with the remaining studs separated 3/4 inch on centers. This provides some adjustment to tighten or loosen the strap. All photos so far seem to use the stud closest to the keeper which provides the loosest fit.
The Leg Strap then circles behind the leg and is attached to the holster. Currently the screen-accurate method of attachment is unknown. There are several methods which might include being; stitched, riveted, threaded through a loop attached to the holster, or fed through a pair of parallel slots in the holster which act like a belt loop. These options could also be combined such as the strap might be fed through a pair of slots in the holster and the strap then be riveted or stitched. Again my personal preference is the last option as the use of any metal could damage the weapon (or cellphone, etc.) through contact. Also in a real-world situation, the metal could interfere with the ability to draw and use the weapon. I will probably start with the strap just fed through the slots until the fit, comfort, and positioning of the holster is well defined by use. Then once the position is determined the stitching can be accomplished. Using slots again provides a stronger method of attachment. Rivets or stitching alone can more easily rip from either the holster or the strap. This also allows me to produce the strap independently of the holster as a practice piece.
From the holster, the strap continues to the very end which contains the cap/socket portion of the 24 ligne snap. When worn, this end is fed through the keeper and snapped onto one of the three studs.
View attachment Holster Leg Strap.pdf
The Leg Strap is 5/8 inch wide. The length of the strap will depend upon the wearer and the height of the holster on that wearer. In general the strap will be 5 1/2 inches longer than the circumference of the wearer’s lower thigh as illustrated on the associated diagram. I would make the strap even longer to allow for a final fitting when all of the parts are ready to be combined. However one end of the strap can be finished in advance and this piece is a good starting point to practice or refresh your leatherworking skills. You will want to dye and weather your leather pieces before adding the hardware.
One end of the strap starts with a 5/8 inch wide keeper loop. This loop may be sewn to or riveted to the strap. Personally I believe I will thin (skive) the two ends of the keeper and stitch them to the strap as it provides a more finished approach. For those wishing to rivet the keeper there are two standard approaches; using two rivets, one for the top and bottom ends, or thinning (skiving) both ends of the loop so they can be overlapped and riveted to the strap with a single rivet. Any punched holes in the narrow strap will weaken the leather whereas proper stitching will strengthen it.
As the strap circles to the inside of the leg it has the stud/post portions of three 24 ligne snaps. The source of this detail is the Entertainment Weekly Cover photo and now the Disney costume. The first stud is located 3 inches from the edge of the keeper, with the remaining studs separated 3/4 inch on centers. This provides some adjustment to tighten or loosen the strap. All photos so far seem to use the stud closest to the keeper which provides the loosest fit.
The Leg Strap then circles behind the leg and is attached to the holster. Currently the screen-accurate method of attachment is unknown. There are several methods which might include being; stitched, riveted, threaded through a loop attached to the holster, or fed through a pair of parallel slots in the holster which act like a belt loop. These options could also be combined such as the strap might be fed through a pair of slots in the holster and the strap then be riveted or stitched. Again my personal preference is the last option as the use of any metal could damage the weapon (or cellphone, etc.) through contact. Also in a real-world situation, the metal could interfere with the ability to draw and use the weapon. I will probably start with the strap just fed through the slots until the fit, comfort, and positioning of the holster is well defined by use. Then once the position is determined the stitching can be accomplished. Using slots again provides a stronger method of attachment. Rivets or stitching alone can more easily rip from either the holster or the strap. This also allows me to produce the strap independently of the holster as a practice piece.
From the holster, the strap continues to the very end which contains the cap/socket portion of the 24 ligne snap. When worn, this end is fed through the keeper and snapped onto one of the three studs.
View attachment Holster Leg Strap.pdf
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