Mrs Barry Hicks Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 Hey keep this thread going! I'd love to see how you're coming along. Being a fellow female I'm always supportive of seeing women succeed! Good luck and remember to smile when you curse like a trucker! That way your doing it with grace! Quote I'm a lifetime student. www.LeatherByBarry.com
Members Aurelie Posted November 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted November 15, 2011 Horn neck = ok it come out rather nice and did not "bother" me as i expected Ground seat almost finished Top yoke cut out and i just have to glue it down took it from a part where leather should be rather thick and firm....and turned out way less firm and thick that what i can have encountered on my other hides..... that black leather really boggles me! i will let you know how it turns out.... scientific test in process about glue here in France, i have a hell of a time to find a cement glue that works good for that one....and i found a new kind of glue that i have to try Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
Members Aurelie Posted December 11, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 11, 2011 Geez ! it"s harder and harder to get time to work on that saddle with a baby underfoot...but i will be done....one way or another!!! Here i am...i finally finished my ground seat : ..and i have laid down on the hides my patterns 2 hides and 1/3 of a third one for saddle, breast collar and back cinch... i think i can improve that next time next step : cutting the parts and getting those skirts nice and square with the rigging dee Keep tuned! Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
King's X Posted December 11, 2011 Report Posted December 11, 2011 Aurelie You go girl! I am hobby leathercrafter and I usually go to show for several purposes. One to meet new friends and/or rekindle past relationships and two is to go shopping! I do not compete as of yet for many reasons, but when I feel ready, I hope to put as much effort and desire that you have shown in your new endeavour. Best luck and most of all, enjoy! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members Aurelie Posted December 14, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 14, 2011 not too bad not perfect but not too bad Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
Members Aurelie Posted December 19, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 19, 2011 Okay Guys, Between 2 milk bottles, hellish screamings and a dog acting like under steroids...i managed to make nice edges on stirrups straps, fenders and billets.... Usually "peanuts" thing to do but right now it's almost a miracle Let's say that some days i would rather stay in bed.... but anyway, day after tomorrow, hubby is on vacations so he gonna babysit while i work on that saddle and give a extra pair of hands when needed!! So i really hope that before next year , fork cover , back cantle and fenders will be on! (crossing fingers ) Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
Members Aurelie Posted December 21, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 21, 2011 I guess that nothing will come easily with that saddle.... I had planned to sew it with black waxed thread 4 Oz (sewing by hand) i bought it from Weaver - Brand Tejas I usually use artificial sinew - natural - 8 Oz from the same company which works really good and here what kind of troubles i have with the black one : all the wax stays outside and it is really NOT NICE Lucky me i have tried 1st on the Back cinch i brushed it with a sotf brush and it's better: This can work on the back cinch without trouble because of the rough out But i won't dare do it on the skirt! it will scratch the leather! Now i am a bit frustrated 'cause i wanted black stitches....but regarding the ugly result i am wondering if i am going to use the natural artificial sinew (kinda yellowish) Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
Members kseidel Posted December 21, 2011 Members Report Posted December 21, 2011 Your thread just has too much wax on it. Strip off the wax before stitching. It should work out fine. Keith Quote Keith Seidel Seidel's Saddlery www.seidelsaddlery.com
Members Aurelie Posted December 22, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 22, 2011 so simple ! Thx Keith! Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
gtwister09 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Posted December 22, 2011 Aurelie, Keith is correct. Have you tried using a paper bag or burlap to rub your thread before you use it? If you use burlap make sure that you don't mix colors. Regards, Ben Quote
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