This page is a history and summary and review of an idea I had one day.

After my knife pouch disintegrated and the bottom fell out of it, I decided that it was time to design a new and improved one.  I did the research, design, improvements, templates, and cutting myself. The sewing I left to my fiancée. Together, I hope to produce quality items that will be durable and functional.

Materials: outdoor nylon, polyester thread

Process:

1. Measure object (knife, flashlight, etc)

2. Put basic dimensions into AutoCAD

3a. Create template for cutting/sewing (including 1/4" stitching area)

3b. Add improvements (reinforced edges, double-stitching?, different closure system, etc)

4. Print template on paper

5. Cut and tape the paper template and test fitting of object ( = "rough fit")

6. If #5 works, cut out nylon form

7. Sew it together

8. Final test!! - Does it really work??

Items to Make:

Knife pouch: This will be for a cheap "Buck Knife" style of folder. It's my utility knife, so it's nothing special. I just need a new pouch for it to keep it on my belt.

Cell phone holder: Keeping my cell phone in my pants pocket is troublesome when I'm sitting down (especially in the car) and have to "dig it out" to answer it. A belt pouch for it would be an awesome thing.

Flashlight holder: I have a small LED flashlight that I would love to carry easily in a pouch.  

Single magazine holder

Double magazine holder