seveneves Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I built my first saddle and after I finished the cantle binding it looked kind of rough. The front side doesn't look too bad but on the back side I can't get the stitches to exit where I want them. Is there any trick to this or is it just practice? Thanks folks. This is ideally what I'm looking for: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Something that was suggested to me was to run a stitch marker on the back side, as well as the front.........and, I "start" each hole with my awl on the back side about 1/3 depth, before I make the hole coming from the front side. That helps me quite a bit. Although I can't say mine are as perfect as the photo you posted, they usually come out pretty nice. You could always put a "hidden stitch" binding on...........I have done those quite a bit. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted February 25, 2010 JW is spot on, it takes a little longer, but; the results are worth it. I do it the same way, and of course, practice, practice, practice. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seveneves Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks so much guys. I'll try that next time. By the way I love both of your websites. You're great saddlemakers. Thanks for the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
