Breastcollar construction

[Jen the Canuck]

Hi there,

I’m making this breast collar from a template that wasn’t in hind sight super detailed. I’m trying to figure out the best way to attach it to the D ring, now realizing I should have given myself more length for overlap. I’m putting a concho on the circle portion. I’m wondering if the rivet from the concho and a couple of stitches will be strong enough or should I start over?

[bland]

A few questions first.  What weight of leather are you using?  Are you going to line this?  Is this the side leg of the breast collar? Are you attaching a two inch D?  Will the breast collar be under heavy use or will it be mostly decorative? Is this for you or someone else?

To me it doesn't look like if you centered rivet of the concho will catch the tab.  You could add a couple copper rivets and/or stitch it with a W or V sort of like the picture below.  Looks like you have about two inches of tab you can catch.  The tab is not optimal shape to take advantage of the strength of the entire stitch line.  The transition will be a little high and rough it needs skiving and you don't have much lenghth to skive down and maintain strength.  Lining the breast collar will help some.  The answer to your question is, the choice is up to you.  

 

[Jen the Canuck]

This is 8/9 oz leather, 1 inch D ring, lined with 8/9 latigo. The w shape is a good idea. I might just start over and call it a paid lesson for loss of leather. Thanks for the advice!

[Mulesaw]

@Jen the Canuck

Another option is to attache the D-ring with an extra strap the will sandwich the breastplate itself. Kind of like a ranger belt. You could make that strap out of some dark brown leather, to make it pop out a bit.

Brgds Jonas

[Jen the Canuck]

That’s a great idea, hadn’t thought of that!