Bridle with special pattern

hi!

Looks very nice those stitches, but aren't you afraid that the strength of the bridle is undermined but such stitching?

I was wondering looking at your work why I haven't done patternstitching in bridles and collars ... and that is why :-)

greetings

bonny

hi!

Looks very nice those stitches, but aren't you afraid that the strength of the bridle is undermined but such stitching?

I was wondering looking at your work why I haven't done patternstitching in bridles and collars ... and that is why :-)

greetings

bonny

No I'm not afraid at all , although the stitching looks like it will weaken the leather the effects are minimal , Most stitching awls don't really cut the leather that much , the fibrous content is seperated around the hole rather than cut - no leather is removed in this process , this is why when hand stitching a diamond shaped awl is used , added to this the awl and needles I use are small , I never rush any part of this process and some patterns can take 6 or more hours to complete .

2011 will be my ninteenth year making bridles , and in all that time I have never had a failure or breakage in any of the work that I've completed due to poor leather or workmanship , I myself have been riding horses for 27 years so I not only make saddlery but use it as well - I know how important the end product is and what the end result can be if something is poorly made.