AnnieO Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Hi Everyone, i've finished my first project so i thought i'd post it! Pretty proud of it actually and i've had it on my horse and it hasn't fallen apart I'm making a breast plate at the moment and next year i'll start on my saddle. I wanted to make couple of smaller (ie: easier) things to get used to cutting / sewing etc. Hans (our teacher) is a "sew by hand" saddler so that's what we're doing too! C ya I hope i attach the pic properly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Hi and welcome to the board Annie! It's hard to catch the details in your bridle and I don't know anything bout bridles but he overall appearance seem just fine. Looks like nice even stiching and edges look like they got some close hand attention too. I was thinking that the edges might be the lining that is sewn and turned but that seems like something that would come after your first project but since you have a teacher maybe that is just what it is? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnnieO Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks Tom. The edges are burnished (is that the right word?) - dyed and rubbed like dang mad to get that shine look. A girl worked a thirst up that's for sure. I know it's not a great pic. Maybe i should take another few to see the detail. I had to cut 5 cheek pieces to get 2 good ones.....lol! and the stamping that went a tad off centre is on the off-side so i don't have to see it when i do the throat latch up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks Tom.The edges are burnished (is that the right word?) - dyed and rubbed like dang mad to get that shine look. A girl worked a thirst up that's for sure. I know it's not a great pic. Maybe i should take another few to see the detail. I had to cut 5 cheek pieces to get 2 good ones.....lol! and the stamping that went a tad off centre is on the off-side so i don't have to see it when i do the throat latch up. Burnished is the right word and it does work up a thirst;-! We love pics, but in show off it's really up to you to decide what to post, however when putting into the critique subforum detailed pictures is more of importance. Like, if you took a close-up of that off centre stamping and was wondering how much it has offset your bridle in an "all in all" scale it'd be good to see it detailed and the complete bridle as whole. You're doing fine and seem to have a good teacher so I just look forward to see more work from you (I don't think I could get such a good looking bridle on my first try) Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xozhorse Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Wow, I'm new to leatherworking and was hoping to start with a bridle. Any tips? Yours looks amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyguy Report post Posted January 14, 2009 Very, nice job Annie! Looks better than my first headstall! Just to give you an idea, look at some made for Western Horse shows. One place to visit online is highcountrycowboy.com among several others. They have some stuff similar to what you've made and they get pretty nice prices for them too. Keep at it you're off to a good start. I also like the way the bit attaches. That's a nice feature, especially if you might be changing bits fairly often. Regards, Grumpy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renee Report post Posted January 30, 2009 WOW! I LOVE it!! Hi Everyone, i've finished my first project so i thought i'd post it! Pretty proud of it actually and i've had it on my horse and it hasn't fallen apart I'm making a breast plate at the moment and next year i'll start on my saddle. I wanted to make couple of smaller (ie: easier) things to get used to cutting / sewing etc. Hans (our teacher) is a "sew by hand" saddler so that's what we're doing too! C ya I hope i attach the pic properly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLD Report post Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Everyone, i've finished my first project so i thought i'd post it! Pretty proud of it actually and i've had it on my horse and it hasn't fallen apart I'm making a breast plate at the moment and next year i'll start on my saddle. I wanted to make couple of smaller (ie: easier) things to get used to cutting / sewing etc. Hans (our teacher) is a "sew by hand" saddler so that's what we're doing too! C ya I hope i attach the pic properly! Hi Annie, I love it, Nice decoration without being "too fancy" love the matahcing slobber straps. Did you make you the pattern your self (for the headstall)? Johanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idoru Report post Posted February 10, 2009 im so impressed by your first headstall! It looks real good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Looks really good. the design is unique and I like it. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
