Bioshock Infinite - Booker DeWitt Holster

Booker Cosplay wouldn't be complete without his super sexy holster!

So let me show you how to make one.

*note: this one is single fit only. You can not adjust it to another size

Step 1: Pattern Making

I did a little bit of research to know what an actuall holster looks like and how it is put together.
Afterwards I used some sketching paper und cardboard to construct and create my owm pattern.

Pic. 1 and 3 show the back piece which joins all 4 straps.

Pic.2 is the rest of the pattern including schoulder pieces, single straps, ammunition pocket and gun holster.

Pic. 4: I wanted the holster to a) look nice from both sides and b) be stronger and not so wobbly. Therefore I cut out all the piece twice and glued and sewed them together. This way you'll have leather on both sides! :)

Pic.5/6 To get nice edges and to not have this fake leather look on 'em I used a marker in the same color as the leather itself and painted them. U can use a permanent marker, a sharpy or copic marker. WHatever you find ;)

Step 2: Ammunition Pouches

Fake leather itself is thick, but not strong enough to stay in a boxlike shap on it's own. So I used 2 pieces of think plastic to create a little support. I then glued leather onto it and but every piece for the ammuniton pouches together.

Step 3: Gun Case

Some deal gun case. 2 pieces of leather put together for more stiffness and a better look.
Rolled it in and fixed it with sewing and superglue.

Pic.5 gives you an ida of the holsterpieces coming together :D

Step 4: Finished Holster

Before finally glueing the straps to the back and using rivets to fix everything+decorate the details, be sure to test wear it and alter your straps in it's length and shape to your body!!

There you go! Booker Dewitt Costume holster <3

Now have a few cosplay photos XD...

Step 5: Cosplay

Boshock Infinite and Burial at Sea cosplay

Booker : myself and my boyfriend I originally made this costume for (pic2+5)
Elizabeth :Kizaki Cosplay

Vest tutorial here

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Comments

[major1987J]

Looks cool but have you ever put a gun in the holster or did you intend on wearing it as it is? I've played all of the bioshock's and isn't there a gun in his holster most of the time?

[JuanGhostJuarez]

how do you know which sizes you should take, for the length of the leather?

[Kion Designs]

No prob and you are welcome!Show me your finished piece later on, will you? :D

size of you pieces: the 2 front pieces are the longest piece of the holster. you can use a tapeline or a string an measure from the upper center of your back to almost the underside of your armpit. To be sure with it, test it witha paper ord cardboard pattern first!!

[JuanGhostJuarez]

thank you, I'll show the product when it's finished!!

[JuanGhostJuarez]

thanks very much, this is great for my cosplay!!

[MsSweetSatisfaction]

Woah that's awesome! Well done on a tricky but neccesary cosplay piece!