Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
This week's project was another set of western saddlebags. It's been about 3 years since I've last made these, and I wanted to find ways to improve them this time around. One of those improvements was figuring out how to make them fully lined. This eliminated a lot of the work that goes into these … Continue reading Saddlebag Experiments
Two more saddlebags were finished up today. My pattern can't use patterned fabric all over, just on the flaps and drink holders. They might be a bit overwhelming if they were completely patterned, so that's probably for the best! I've also found that these are great for using up fabric scraps that I hold on … Continue reading Galaxy Saddlebags
This past week I've been making saddlebags. Lots and lots of saddlebags. These were redesigned to match the horn bags and use a simplified pattern. I stopped making saddlebags because, to be honest, they were a pain to make. This version is easier, and I think it looks cleaner. I hope it's an improvement? Here's a … Continue reading Saddlebag Rainbow
Yesterday I worked out a pattern for some more western saddle bags. These are designed to fit over the horn of a saddle: I liked how they turned out, but figured I could make them better, so I redesigned the pattern for a second set: These are a little shorter than the red ones, and … Continue reading Western Pommel/Horn Bags
I have been in a really bad creative slump. I haven't finished a piece for my horses since the end of May... and here we are at the end of July. 😦 When this happens I do one of two things: ignore it and push through with small fun projects, or back off completely until … Continue reading More Fly Masks
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