steven1

It won't sew that thick, two layers of 7/8 oz (14-16 oz) roughly 1/4 inch thick. You will want significantly more machine than that. You would not be happy with it. Besides, you will not stop at just helmet shields.

Here is a couple of photos of the fix. I went ahead with a patch and told him if there was any sign of tearing I would make him new fenders.

I didn't take that picture it was taken the night of the incident. Someone (kid) was unsaddling the horse and left the rear cinch on and when pulling it off it went underneath. Horse went nuts and stomped all over the saddle before the rear billet also broke. When I got the saddle it was not as dry as it looked. I oiled it pretty good when I replace the stirrup leathers. Not saying it hadn't been neglected for years before that. Thanks Bruce, I'll talk to him about new fenders or maybe even get him to order a new saddle. He has me making some new billets as well. For an hour of labor I think I'll still try to make the repair. I'll let you know how it goes.

Your machine should work fine and 4 oz leather is also about right. Personally I would not used a milled shoulder from Tandy as it is too soft. This may be better https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftsman-single-shoulders at $40 for a first leather project. There are many other finished leather choices as well. I have liked using 2/3 oz for linings and pockets. You could probably use the same thread and needle size you use in your for your nylon sewing. Make one see how it goes and adjust (needle change, thread change, pocket configuration...) You are stuck at home just get busy and enjoy it as much as you can with a broken ankle.

I have a saddle in for repair that has a torn fender. I just replaced the stirrup leathers on this saddle 4 months ago. I am trying to maintain the aesthetic of this saddle it is an old and worn inheritance saddle from the owners father. He uses the saddle daily he is not opposed to putting on a new fender. I just want to maintain the look if it will work. Here is my current plan please tell me if it won't work and if I need to alter it. I plan to clean and rough up the back of the fender and glue a 5/6 oz piece to the back. Run a short (2 inch) stitch line on the trailing edge of the fender and some in some of the cut lines of the carving to hold the patch in place. I will be using a waxed braided nylon thread and hand sewing it. Let me know what you think.