Tkleather1 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Here is a pair of rodeo chaps that I have done recently. I have done a few but they got shipped while my wife was away and she had the camera. The other is a set of Slobber straps, I am not real happy with the stitching I think I will hand stitch the next set but hey its a start. I am pretty happy with the edges on the slpbber straps I think they are the best edges I have to date, Still not Hidepounder quality but I am trying to get my system down and i think this is a step in the right direction, Let me know what you all think of everything and things I should have done different. again I am well aware of the not so good stitching on the slobber straps.LOL Thanks Tim Edited June 9, 2009 by Tkleather1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 I was informed that the hole in the slobber straps is probably a little too large. thank you for the information, Number two set will be much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bran7347 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Great work Tim, Do you machine sew or hand stitch? Whichever your work is realy nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janice Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Those are some nice edges thats for sure! I also like the tooling pattern on the chaps too, with the basket weave & floral being mixed. Nice and even. Very nice finish. What got you to that finish, which products/methods, if you dont mind sharing? I like the way the belt is laced in at the back. You do nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megabit Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Very nice looking work. Don't think I have seen a set of slobbers like those before. I am more used to the ones that just fold over vs having a buckle. The hole is a little on the large side. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Great work Tim, Do you machine sew or hand stitch? Whichever your work is realy nice! I use a singer 31-15 using 69 thread top and bottom Those are some nice edges thats for sure!I also like the tooling pattern on the chaps too, with the basket weave & floral being mixed. Nice and even. Very nice finish. What got you to that finish, which products/methods, if you dont mind sharing? I like the way the belt is laced in at the back. You do nice work. the finish on these is just estra virgin olive oil and saddle lac. Using 7/8 oz herman oak leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Very nice looking work. Don't think I have seen a set of slobbers like those before. I am more used to the ones that just fold over vs having a buckle. The hole is a little on the large side. Nice work. These Slobboer straps are for use on something other than a snaffle bit that you would not be able to get the other style through the hole on the bit. and yeah I now know that the hole is a little on the large side but they will be better on the next set and I will probably hand stitch them as I dont like the stitching on these ones. thanks for all of the nice replies and still feel free to give me more advice, I am all ears. Tim TK leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
