Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
To finish the edges of a blanket or saddle pad, I use bias binding. This can be purchased pre-made at any fabric or craft store, in varying widths, folds and colors: While it's convenient to purchase, pre-made bias has it's downsides. It can be expensive, especially if you're using a lot of it. You are … Continue reading Making Your Own Bias Binding
Tools & supplies post can be found here Next up in this "sewing series" of posts - quilting! I stitch all of my english saddle pads on my sewing machine. Yes, pre-quilted fabric does exist. There is a really nice in-scale material that a lot of tack makers use, however, I've only seen it for … Continue reading Quilting Fabric for Saddle Pads
Over the past few years, I've done a lot of sewing. What started as making stuff for my models led to a full-time job for a linen company as a mender/seamstress. (I've since then taken over another position with the company, but still sew when we're short-handed, which is often... but that's off topic...) Also, … Continue reading Sewing & Model Horses – Tools & Supplies
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... 😉
I finished up another blanket over the weekend. The pattern seems to get edited with each new blanket I make, and I think, finally, finally, I'm happy with it. It's all made from cotton. I do have some material that would imitate what's used for real horse blankets, (polyester? I'm not sure) but I'm not … Continue reading Another Quilted Blanket
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