How to make a leatherworkers clamp or stitching pony. We were watching the band near the front of the pub and a small group of people behind asked me, my wife, and a few of our friends if we could please stop dancing so near them. It is a device that allows you to hold two pieces of leather if you want to stitch them using saddle stitch traditional hands only technique for once sewing harnesses and saddles and now used to make bags. Clicking on these links will bring up a modal containing a larger version of the image. With all the leatherwork ive been doing, i knew i had to add this tool to my kit. With the help of our master craftsman denny lowe, we have developed dozens of patterns for projects big and small. I have been struggling to find a good quality stitching pony. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This model pictured here features a wooden turn key with jaws that hold the leather in place while stitching and ensures a stable work station. Leather pony simpzia stitching pony, table desktop pony horse clamp, leather sewing pony horse clamp. Handy vise xtra large leather craft stitching pony vise. The stool is a fine woodworking best finishing techniques pdf single beam with seat and leg fine woodworking best finishing techniques pdf support that fold flat for 1 last update 20200328 storage. A stitching horse is a harness that holds material tightly while you sew. This is an optional accessory, however it is handy to have around as an extra hand to help hold the project in place.
While i am not a professional leather worker and i am only working with leather as a hobby to make simple wallets and such, i honestly believe that it is working as designed for me. Some companies make products called leather stitching ponies to aid the process. Place your thigh against the butterfly nut to prevent the thread from getting caught. In the following steps, i will be using a stitching pony to help with the process. Plans included a stitching pony becomes essential real fast when your doing leather crafting. Stitching pony woodworking plans that you can build today. Jan 03, 2011 went to lowes and came home with the supplies for making a stitching pony.
This tandy pro lacing and stitching pony worked as designed for me. How to make a leathercraft stitching pony leather working. This digital listing is for an instant download of a pdf file containing plans to make a traditional saddlers clam for holding leather while stitching, and also for a stitching pony as shown in the photosyou will not receive a physical item in the post. Waxed cotton thread sounds good for a laptop sleeve.
The almost one board stitching pony or even the six cut stitching ponyfirst things first, this is by no means the first or the best set of instructions for making one of these contraptions. This digital listing is for an instant download of a pdf file containing plans to make the spoon carvers spoon mule shown in the photo. Most people will attach a protective piece of leather or fabric to each side of the ponys top clamping section to avoid scratching their leather. Stitching horse i got a little distracted while building this, so ill put the whole thing up in one post instead of making you wait for it.
It was back in 1970 that the ship berthed in karachi west pakistan then, three young boys merely eight or nine years old came onboard with a piece of leather under their arms, some jerk needles made out of nails, a pen knife, pencil, can of glue and some threads asked me if i want to have a pair of sandals made. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. If youre into leather crafting like me, youll be happy to know my plans are available for free. Leather stitching ponyhorseclamp pic request bushcraft. Finally got around to making my own stitching pony. Whether you are stitching or lacing, youll be glad you. I like a foot control on the jaws but that puts you into the full size stitching horse with only a few exceptions. Project description the stitching pony or stitching horse is an extremely helpful tool for leather crafters. Apr 11, 2016 hello all, im planning to build my own leather stitching pony this week and i need some design ideas. Diy stitching pony plans easy woodworking projects.
Leather craft patterns and plans our patterns help you make great stuff while learning the skills needed to do leather work. Building your own can serve as a good craft project. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The original stitching horse heavy duty and dependable best describe this tool that virtually offers you a helping hand. Looking for 1 last update 20200328 plans for 1 last update 20200328 workshop bench height folding stool. For those of you who would like to try your hand at some leather working making your own holsters, knife sheaths ect and dont have a stitching horse or the money to buy one, here is an idea i have to make a home made stitching horse to hold your leather while you sew.
There are a few variations available depending on the size you might need. Gerry ritacco uploaded this image to leather sewing stuff. Stitching pony set pair, big stitching pony portable, leather pony. At the 1 last update 20200128 start of a stitching pony woodworking plans dvd i bought from wwgoa, it 1 last update 20200128 talks about a stitching pony woodworking plans pdf that is included. This is how i made two wheeled carts, one for my new table saw and one to act as an outfeed table or workbench. Apr 06, 2016 i was in bad need of a stitching pony. Fine leather belts and accessories made by harry rogers using vegetable tanned leather, including oak bark tanned leather from the last remaining oak bark tannery. So sit back, relax and enjoy the video, because today, were making a stitching pony for. Homemade stitching horse the firearms forum the buying. I am thinking that with the size of the member group on this forum there has to be somebody who has some. Make offer stitching pony set pair, big stitching pony portable, leather pony.
Handy vise xtra large leather craft stitching pony vise 12. No plans, but there is a walkthrough of a guy building a variation on stohlmans pony. There are many ways to make a leather holster, certainly ones that are quite a bit more precise as what im about to show you. Pdf plans that will be emailed to you after checkout for more info on downloads scroll down. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Bob douglas in sheridan wy has a pony that looks pretty good and would last a lifetime or two. Went to lowes and came home with the supplies for making a stitching pony.
If it matters, this will mainly be for stitching knife sheaths and axe masks. Please post pics of your stitching pony if you have one and or any online design plans you used. It can also be a much less expensive way to create a stitching horse. I know they dont look good but they served the purpose. Handmade leather lined stitching pony for leather hand sewing work 15 tall.
Sep 12, 20 plans for making this stitching pony, and a traditional saddlers clam are available for instant download from my shop. Stitching pony, stitching saddle clamp, handmade stitching leather tool small size. You can have the most perfectly formed and cut piece, with amazing tooling, but if your stitches are crooked or uneven, you simply arent doing justice to your own work. Ive been using it for some time now and it works well for my purpose. Stitching pony workbench a sailors stitching ponies made from scraps. Your leather journey has to begin somewhere and a pattern is great place to start. Thanks for sharing, i did try to ask my mother make me a stitching horse or pony for me by looking at the plan, guess what my mother said. If you can, try to get a design that has a quick way to tighten the jaws. I have done my internet searches, and all i seem to find on this subject is a now closed sale of a dvd and plans for a hybrid stitching horsepony. Weaver leather supply leathercrafting and leatherworking.
These plans comprise seven a4 pages with a photograph on each page, with hand written measurements and a series of notes to highlight key constructional features. Stitching, although doable, is much easier when you can clamp your work down solid. An experts guide on how to sew leather by hand martha. I got a little distracted while building this, so ill put the whole thing up in one post instead of making you wait for it. My partner mario works full time but has recently joined me on 16000 woodworking plans pdf the 1 last update 20200419 side and weve released a stitching pony woodworking plans new line of 16000 woodworking plans pdf steel table bases together which has been a stitching pony woodworking plans ton of 16000 woodworking plans pdf fun he is an. Reopened in september 2016 as the stitching pony after a. Heres a couple shots of the completed build, then ill break it down into components after the jump. Im not familiar with what hobby lobby has since im in australia. Get the best deals on leather stitching horses and find everything youll need to make your crafting ideas come to life with. You can look around for a stitching pony or stitching horse or plans to make one yourself. Plans for making this stitching pony, and a traditional saddlers clam are available for instant download from my shop. Does anyone have plans for a stitching horse that has a built in stoolchair with it. Aug 01, 2010 for those of you who would like to try your hand at some leather working making your own holsters, knife sheaths ect and dont have a stitching horse or the money to buy one, here is an idea i have to make a home made stitching horse to hold your leather while you sew. We recently attended a ska night here and were asked to leave half way through much to our disbelief.
When i teach leathercraft, i tend to focus heavily on stitching. This is a fairly simple project and you will learn basic template skills, leather cutting, leather finishing, and stitching. The almost one board stitching pony or even the six cut stitching pony first things first, this is by no means the first or the best set of instructions for making one of these contraptions. Pattern download and printing instructions your pattern will be emailed to you after checkout. Check out our stitching pony selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our tools shops. This listing is for digital pdf plans that will be emailed to you after checkout for more info on downloads scroll down.
When sewing leather, youre going to want to be able to use both hands. Used to secure leather or fabric when lacing or stitching leather. Most people will attach a protective piece of leather or fabric to each side of the pony s top clamping section to avoid scratching their leather. It holds your work steadily in place while you hand sew your projects together. The stitching pony kettering 2020 all you need to know. Although the commercial ponies work, a stitching pony is also an easy item to make at home. Stitching pony and stitching horse plans iven pdf only 5 dollars download easy to follow step by step with many photos. Mandala crafts leather stitching pony horse, leathercraft vise, leather clamp tool for leatherworking, sewing, lacing 14 inches, wing nut base locking 4. Diy stitching pony plans this listing is for digital pdf plans that will be emailed to you after checkout for more info on downloads scroll down.
How to make a leathercraft stitching pony thecraftycouple. Stitching horses are old stitching tools that can be expensive to find and purchase in more modern times. Heavy duty hardware included, some assembly required. Rather than buy one, i decided it was time to build my very own diy stitching pony. Hello all, im planning to build my own leather stitching pony this week and i need some design ideas.