Bell boot Velcro?

[teamroper55]

I finally acquired my very own sewing machine. I have some bell boots that need new Velcro strips. I was wondering if anyone had a good lead on where I can source heavy duty Velcro to sew on. 

Thanks,

Chad

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

I need to find some myself.  I am down to the last bit of a large roll of 2" heavy duty Velcro that I think I got from Shelton Reynolds years ago.  I'm not even sure they are still in business.  A word to the wise on sewing horse boots:  they are one of the worst things you can do to your machine.  They are usually full of arena sand and grit, which sifts down into your machine as you sew.  Most of the time I turn that work away, unless they are really clean, and even then, I charge more for that type of work.  Saddle pads are about as bad, and horse blankets if they are laundered before they come in.  Good luck to you.

[Handstitched]

G'day,

Yes, Shelton Reynolds  are still in  business  

https://www.sheltonreynolds.com/

Also, I found this :  https://www.industrialwebbing.com/velcro-brand-sew-on-tape/

I think they're in Florida? 

I have sewn velcro onto rubber bell boots, but just using   velcro I got from a haberdashery supplier , worked just fine, but sewing rubber , was a bit...weird (?)   I also repair  horse rugs , I hear you about the  dirt sand etc. I have sewn some pretty filthy rugs, but I also clean, service  and oil my machine frequently. 

Hope this helps

HS 

Edited September 4, 2018 by Handstitched

[teamroper55]

Thank you greatly for the reply and advice on the dirt. Never considered that right away. I will defiantly consider before taking on jobs. 

 

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

21 hours ago, teamroper55 said:

Thank you greatly for the reply and advice on the dirt. Never considered that right away. I will defiantly consider before taking on jobs. 

 

I have a rule: I don't work on dirty horse blankets.  The customer must either wash them before they come, or they will pay me to do it, and I let them know that up front.  I make this comparison: ' Bend over and pick up a handful of dirt, grit, and sand and dump it into the engine oil of your vehicle.  That is what sewing this stuff dirty does to my sewing machines, which cost thousands of dollars.'  They usually "get it" then.