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| Progress on the first saddle made with the new pattern |
I'm updating my Stablemate Saddle Tutorial! Actually, I'm completely reworking it. I posted that poor thing back in 2007, almost four years ago. It's still pretty popular, apparently, despite numerous flaws. I looked it up today and it's got nearly 2,000 views over the course of four years on a pretty slow board.
This tutorial will be for the G3 Warmblood, but the G3s can share saddles. Right now I have the pattern done, I'm just testing it out and making notes during the creation. After I get the kinks worked out in the pattern and process(and I know they're in there), I'll make a second saddle and document the progress with photos and more notes. Once the text is written up, I'm going to pass this on to one or two hobbyists for a test run. That way I can have feedback on how well the instructions work and the overall friendliness of the project! I'll post the tutorial here, for sure, and likely copies on Fallen-Leaves and Blab. If it's popular enough, I may see if a hobby publication wants to pick it up, too.
If you'd like to test-run the tutorial, please drop me a line. 'Test pilots' need to be able to complete the tutorial in a timely manner, document how it went, and provide feedback on rough areas. You can send an email to akirby@dreamflitedesign.com or post in the comments if you're interested and I'll email a copy to you whenever it's done.
Oooh this is excellent! :D I was actually photographing one of my G3 WBs in the tack set I ordered from you a couple of years ago and was thinking that I'd really like to get into mini performance if only I had more tack... XD
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a nice photo of it actually so if you'd like a copy for your gallery let me know. :D
Awesome! I'm so excited. I'd love to be one of your test pilots. I'm in the middle of my second saddle based off of your tutorial- it's basically done but I'm waiting on stirrups, girth, and jockeys until I'm moved into my new place. I've been documenting it but since it's not done I hadn't posted it. I'd be honored to be a test pilot for your new tutorial as long as it's after about June 10- by then I should have space to work!
ReplyDeleteThanks! You two were the first people that came to mind when I thought about having someone "proof" this tutorial. Christine, I would love to see the photo!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to test out the tutorial! I've got minimal experience but I do finish projects...
ReplyDeleteIve made a saddle with your old tutorial and pattern, I really enjoy making small tack, let me know if you need someone else to do a test! I'm all for it!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind giving this a try with your new tutorial. I'm a complete tack novice, so if I can follow it, anyone will be able to, I think :) I even have enough thin leather on hand to try it in SM scale. I'll put that aside in case you need someone else to test-run your tutorial :)
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