Members TomE Posted October 26, 2022 Author Members Report Posted October 26, 2022 9 hours ago, jcuk said: Nice can i ask how long did take to do it by hand. And is there a reason you don't stitch over the leather cuff from the rein leather and over the rubber rein grip. Thanks. I think I spent about 30 min pop stitching each rein. I see it would be better to include a stitch over each end of the cuff to secure the edge. Learn something with each one I make. Quote
Members jcuk Posted October 27, 2022 Members Report Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 4:06 AM, TomE said: Thanks. I think I spent about 30 min pop stitching each rein. I see it would be better to include a stitch over each end of the cuff to secure the edge. Learn something with each one I make. Sorry meant to ask were they 24'' or 30'' replacement grips and how many would you do machine stitching in that time. Quote
Members TomE Posted October 28, 2022 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2022 9 hours ago, jcuk said: Sorry meant to ask were they 24'' or 30'' replacement grips and how many would you do machine stitching in that time. These are 30 in. grips on reins that are 55-60 in. long, for Warmblood jumpers. I haven't replaced grips, only made new reins. Quote
Members Mulryan Posted November 8, 2022 Members Report Posted November 8, 2022 Hi, can I ask? did you hand stitch the bridle or machine. If machine what type did you use especially for the billet cheeks ( stud) your bridle looks really nice! Quote
Members TomE Posted November 9, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Mulryan said: Hi, can I ask? did you hand stitch the bridle or machine. If machine what type did you use especially for the billet cheeks ( stud) your bridle looks really nice! Thank you for your kind remarks. It is hand stitching. I too am curious what type of machine is used for commercially available bridles and reins. Can't compete with them on price. Quote
Members bvdv Posted November 9, 2022 Members Report Posted November 9, 2022 6 hours ago, TomE said: Can't compete with them on price. No need to compete in price, you clearly win in finish and quality. Quote
Members TomE Posted November 9, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, bvdv said: No need to compete in price, you clearly win in finish and quality. Thank you! Still giving them away to people who give feedback on fit and function. Perhaps I will complete my apprenticeship in 2023 and make a business out of this hobby. Quote
Members jcuk Posted November 9, 2022 Members Report Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) This maybe of interest, read last comment food for thought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDhLlu13V0 Hope this helps JCUK Edited November 9, 2022 by jcuk Quote
Members Mulryan Posted November 10, 2022 Members Report Posted November 10, 2022 You’re welcome. I hand stitch also but I agree some of the cheeks billets ends including reins can be time consuming and the machine stitched are as good now! heres hoping someone might educate u. Quote
Members Mulryan Posted November 10, 2022 Members Report Posted November 10, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 4:55 PM, jcuk said: This maybe of interest, read last comment food for thought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDhLlu13V0 Hope this helps JCUK Seen this before and these bridles are very very good quality. they hand stitch billets but machine the rest for the bridle. it’s more of an interest to see how it’s been done. Quote
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