Members Manypawz Posted February 5, 2015 Members Report Posted February 5, 2015 Just about finished my first set of saddlebags. I made these using a set of the owners old nylon bags for reference. I stitched these all by hand. Learned a lot from this experience. I'm getting better with the copper rivets. The next set I make will have extra length on the top of the gussets to fold over whatever is in the bag, to keep contents from working their way out. The next set will also have a "tab" extension to tuck under the seat of the saddle to keep the bags from shifting. i need to touch up some of the dye on the strap holes and final finishing polish and buff. I can't wait to do another set as I should have my new Techsew in another week! Quote
Members THein Posted February 5, 2015 Members Report Posted February 5, 2015 Pretty good job for the first set. Might suggest you reverse your rivets when setting. Placing the burr on the inside ( except when it might be against the horse ) gives things a cleaner look. Quote
Members Manypawz Posted February 5, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2015 Thank you THein, that's a good idea, cleaner look Quote
Members coreysyms Posted February 5, 2015 Members Report Posted February 5, 2015 The tooling looks awesome, nice work! I'm a fan of conway buckles, maybe look into those for the buckles, it looks like in some of the pics the prong of the buckle is pointing out. More of a "slip strap" look. Just my opinion. Really nice work overall! Quote
LNLeather Posted February 5, 2015 Report Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) That is definitely something to be proud of. Color match to the saddle is perfect! Did you make the saddle? Because that is Awesome..... Also, did you make the tooled leather inserts on the chair backs? All Very Very Nice!! Edited February 5, 2015 by LNLeather Quote
Members Manypawz Posted February 6, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2015 I will check out the Conway buckles for the straps, thank you for the suggestion. I didn't make the saddle, I only wish I had that much talent and ability! The chair backs aren't mine either, but I love the idea and have it tucked away in my "idea" book for future projects. I am proud of the colour match on the bags though, that I can take credit for. Thank you for the great ideas and kudos! Quote
Techsew Ron Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Just about finished my first set of saddlebags. I made these using a set of the owners old nylon bags for reference. I stitched these all by hand. Learned a lot from this experience. I'm getting better with the copper rivets. The next set I make will have extra length on the top of the gussets to fold over whatever is in the bag, to keep contents from working their way out. The next set will also have a "tab" extension to tuck under the seat of the saddle to keep the bags from shifting. i need to touch up some of the dye on the strap holes and final finishing polish and buff. I can't wait to do another set as I should have my new Techsew in another week! Well done! Enjoy your new machine! Quote
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