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I like this bridle, looks good nice clean stitching and mix of colour. great job

Thanks Paul much appreciated as I cannot find books on stamping in the UK

Thanks Garry I will look them up on the Internet, Couldnt find out locally as there are not any proper saddlers around where I live any more so cant get local knowledge. Ian

Its called a flah band and is used on horse that like to open their mouths and get there tongues over the bit or horse that cross their jaws . Ian Nice work Lorrso that Sedgwick leather is reaaly top notch. Dont machine stich I prefer and stictched leather wont use machine stitched bridles as the hand stitch is much superior. just my opinion. Ian

Thats a very nice headcollar I particularly like the padding on the nose and cheek pieces. Also the brass hardware looks much nicer than the the stainless steel ones. Where did you get the hardware from as i have only been able to locate stainless steel for my bridlework. Ian

Hi just like to show you my first attempt at moulding a leather case. This I made for my new mobile phone. It is made frome 1mm kip. Allthough there are many areas for improvement I'am quiet pleased with my first attempt. Suggestions and comments on how to improve always welcome. , , . Ian.

Very nice. Really like the green man . Thanks for sharing will have to give it a go myself

Awsome chaps look handsome

Hi jsut like to show my satchel come work bag that I made for myself. Iam pleased with this first time effort of making such a large item. and it was a great learning experience. now i have done one i will be doing some similar got some saddlebags to make for my horse and motorcycle. Bag was made from 3.2 mm dyed through veg tan shoulder. Which I bought mail order from Le Prevo. Next time I will be wanting a better qualitey hide. Please free to critique and forward any tips on how to improve. Regards Ian , , ,

Thanx for the advice . Advice taken and stitching a lot easier will post picture of finished bag for critique later. Ian.

Hi all, Iam making myself a work bag out of 3.5mm thick black died through veg tan. After attatching pockets etc Iam ready to put the bag together. Question is should I skive the edges that are to be hand sewn to half thicknes before sewing together. Thanx for any advice as this is my first large bag project. Ian

Top work looks really good , hope I can turn something out as good, Weathers warming up got upto 4c this morning in yorkshire.

Hi Raven, If you try this site http://www.awmidgley.co.uk/ you might find what you are looking for. Had a sample of 2.8mm russet veg tan from them and it was top quality.

Sorry about my poor grammar on last post.

Hi try Le prevo they are 0.57p plus vat minimum order from them is £10. I usualy go to my nearest saddlery shop and by them they are sold for plaiting horses mane and tails my saddlery shop sells them at ).75p per card. hope this helps Ian

Just to say hellow from Ian in Yorkshire in the UK. I have been lurking about the site since November and thought it was about time I ntroduced myself and say little about my leathercrafting experience. I have been dabbling in leathercraft for about four months and at to learn the little I know from books and reading from posts on this site. I originally started to be able to repair my saddlery so I only wanted to know about stitching, so purchased some basic tools from a friend who showed me some of the work he did. This inspired me to have ago so bought some basic tooling and carving tools and started to have ago. Wanting to learn more and see others work I came across you guys and what an inspiration you are. I know I have a long way to go to reach your high standards may some day with practice I will get there. Greatest thing was been able to make christmas presents fo r friends and family great joy from making and seeing them pleased at recieving having gifts crafted by me. Heres a few pics of some of the gifts I made This is the 3rd billfold I have made