recoilguy is absolutley right - my first attempt actually worked . . . but looked terrible. Every try got dramatically better - to the point that I am proud of what I now make, enjoy the process, and expect the next to be even better, thanks to advice I got from Shadow Warrior in another thread (thanks, Shadow W!) If I can do it, it isn't rocket science!
Getting old stinks because it wreaks havoc with memory! I somehow confused Shadow Warrior and Wastelander in this post . . . Wastelander has profided me with lots of great info on holster-making, in particular on stitching technique, so it was to him I owed the thanks!