Hi EC,

When mini-mag lights first came out about 30 years ago I bought one but could not find a pouch for it. So I fashioned one out of a section of seat belt and I am still using that pouch today. My aunt worked in a factory that made seat belts and she provided me with the small spool of nylon tread that I used to sew it. About 2 months ago I saw the same spoool of thread in a mini-repair kit for tents. The only trouble is that the tent repair stuff was brown tread and you would probably want black.

Good luck,

Mike

Coats brand 100% nylon upholstery thread is a passable, readily available thread for heavy-duty DIY sewing. It comes in four or five colors.

My cellphone cases take a beating but the one I made from 1000D Cordura is still going strong after two years plus.

Since then I bought a 1 lb spool of #69 bonded nylon thread that will last me a lifetime.

I used to test my field gear designs, stitching, etc. with seat belt straps. Here's a good tip for you. Go to a auto junkyard and ask the attendant if you can cut off some seat belt strapping from his junk cars. I have never had a problem getting that stuff for free.

thanks for the help, i plan on going to a junkyard this weekend so i will acquire some belts if its ok with the yard.

Echo, you may also want to spend a few minutes perusing this site,

http://diytactical.com/blog/

Lots of tips and techniques for making your own batbelt.

Finally got to the junkyard today while it was open. They keep worse hours than bankers. Only open to 2p.m. I now have around 20 feet of seat-belt material. I will get around to stitching something together soon.

P.s. I got it for free,

Sheath for flashlight: done.
sheath for edc kit: in progress