I was recently asked to repair some McClellan style saddles, from a saddle maker that is now retired, with the possibility of building more. Got the originals fixed up and sewed them back together by hand to hit all the same holes. My question is if anyone has had any luck with machine sewing around the bars on them or is hand sewing the only way to go? I was looking at a stirrup plate for the Adler as a way to get up close to the bar.
I also had to fix the metal gigs on the front and back of the saddles but have not been able to source ones for new builds. I did pattern them while they were off though if there is someone that could build them.
