Stitching With A Pony

[bones59]

Hi everyone,

This my first question here.

How do you stitch somthing in a pony that is not flat, like a knife case? Do you just crush it flat? Please excuse my ignorance, as I'm new to this.

Thank you, Tim

[electrathon]

I would work off the bench surface or my lap, depending on exactly what it is. Bypass the pony.

Aaron

[bones59]

I would work off the bench surface or my lap, depending on exactly what it is. Bypass the pony.

Aaron

Aaron,

Thanks for the reply. So, the pony only works for stitching flat pieces? Please keep the coments coming.

[HellfireJack]

Not entirely. It depends on the pony. If you have a small pony like one of the under the leg models then yes, you can only stitch flat pieces with it. If you have a larger pony then things will be different.

In the best case scenario you'll have a form for whatever it is that you're making. You would then put the piece, form and all, into the pony and stitch it all together and remove the form later. If you don't have a large pony or a nice wide jaw stitching clam then I would do as Aaron suggests. Sometimes you just have to improvise.

[katsass]

FWIW from the old grump: I don't use a stitching pony or horse - at all. Not to say I don't have one (or more) I just got used to stitching sitting around in a comfortable location, damned near anywhere I want. I stitch my holsters when flat, even wet 'em down and smoosh 'em flat prior to stitching - then sog 'em down again when done, and go to molding. Mike

[TwinOaks]

I gotta say, I'm just impressed beyond description. I had a hard enough time teaching the dang beast to take a bit, and breaking it to a saddle....and y'all done trained 'em to hold leather for you!!!!

[katsass]

I gotta say, I'm just impressed beyond description. I had a hard enough time teaching the dang beast to take a bit, and breaking it to a saddle....and y'all done trained 'em to hold leather for you!!!!

Well TO, it was a rough way to go, but had to stop with either one because the pony was mean and chewed the leather - the horse just slobbered too much and stained my work. Mike

[bones59]

Thank you for your kind replys.

Tim

[prc77ro]

Hellfire is right on point, if you have a form made for the case it all goes in the horse or pony, unless the item is too large for the jaws. I built my horse for about $50.

[humperdingle]

I made a stitching pony before I'd even stitched a single piece... After a couple of practices, it has stayed where I put it since. I just find the majority of pieces are just too awkward for it to be used. I tend to stitch either on a comfortable sofa or at the kitchen worktop.