avimeso Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Whats everyone think? Anyone got any patterns for browband and bit straps to make it look abit fancier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rufusjames Report post Posted June 4, 2013 You have the needed dimensions... Now just get creative (with posterboard first) your imagination is all you need now. Look around and take inspiration from other headstalls you like. Inspiration is just a fancy word for theivery. Rufus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted June 4, 2013 As Rufus said, it's up to you to use your imagination. However, what are your dimensions on the different components? Your browband appears too large compared to the other parts of the bridle. If you burnish and rub the edges of the straps, you would have a more attractive piece. Also, lining your work will give you a stronger piece of tack, and a more attractive look. If you don't want to line your straps, you could also apply Fiebing's Leather Balm to the flesh side of the straps so they don't absorb swet. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avimeso Report post Posted June 5, 2013 I found there were too many different measurements on the market so I've designed all my tack to fit my 15hh qh who I consider pretty average. This was a test bridle I put oil on it and it came up alot more finished. My strap cut out sizes are. Brow is 28 Points are 32 Buckle strap 15 Throat is 47 This is suppose to be harness leather however if I was going to line id use bridle leather. I'd like a pattern for a 1 eared bridle if anyone can help as I don't own one to copy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
