Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
Yay it's finished! And I don't completely hate it! And unlike my sad dressage saddle, it even got a girth! Of course I can't take credit for the pattern - that belongs to KeriOkie. But I altered and did some things differently, and if I make another one there are a couple more things I … Continue reading Finished Saddle Spam
Recently I was inspired to try making another English saddle. I don't build saddles very often... I've mentioned before that I find them intimidating, but at the same time it's something I want to do more often and want to get better at, and like so many other things I'm into, I won't get better … Continue reading Adventures in Saddle Making
For more experienced tack makers, this is probably really obvious. However, it took me an embarrassing amount of time to figure out, so I'm hoping this post might help someone else out there. (unless I'm the only one...) I used to hate making tongue buckles. I must have made a subconscious decision to get over … Continue reading Why are my buckles crooked?! – A tip on tongue buckles
I'm attempting to make at least one tack piece every month this year. This weekend I had time to put together the first, a western bridle made to fit Breyer's "Wyatt" mold: This was based off a photo of a Billy Royal bridle. I chose it because there were two new things I wanted to … Continue reading January Bridle
It's been a productive, sewing-filled weekend. But I'm glad! Four pads down, three more to go! It's been a while since I've made any bareback pads, so I have a few of those in the works as well: Also, I might have started something Christmas related... 😉
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