Does anyone make their own saddlecloths/numnahs?

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As above really, it just struck me that I could probably make one when I eventually get a new horse.
 
jemima*askin said:
Unless you wish to do it so it's unique it would probably be cheaper to buy one.
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Yes probably but I quite like making stuff :) I could never find one in the shade of blue I like, OH had one made for me as close as he could get as a present and it cost him rather a lot.

I already have a sewing machine (although I plan on a bigger one at some point in case I break my vow never to quilt again ;)) and enough basic skills to turn out a bog standard rectangular one :)
 
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Yes, I make all of our demo & exhibition historical kit, it's not at all difficult to do and you can make things in the shape that suits your individual horse (high wither, perfect length, cut to the shape of the saddle, etc.). You will need a good machine, though.
 
The tel no. was 01568 760267. They sold DIY kits for rugs, webbing tack etc and also fittings, bindings and quilt and waterproof material. Haven't contacted them for a few years though. Making stuff is not difficult as Cortez says. I made high wither numnahs years before they were sold because I made them to fit each saddle.
 
Zoomed in as close as I could and wow Cortez, beautiful pieces! :)

I'm not going to be doing anything quite so elaborate but it's inspiring to see such beautifully crafted home sewn things :)

What kind of machine have you got? I just bought a small starter machine last year but have had lots if fun making things :)
For the width of the thing once it's sandwiched and pinned I'd ideally need a machine capable of quilting I assume?

What did you use as filling?

Sorry for all the questions :D
 
Meredith said:
The tel no. was 01568 760267. They sold DIY kits for rugs, webbing tack etc and also fittings, bindings and quilt and waterproof material. Haven't contacted them for a few years though. Making stuff is not difficult as Cortez says. I made high wither numnahs years before they were sold because I made them to fit each saddle.
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Yes that's the number that came up when I googled it, too far for a visit for me though unfortunately but it sounds like my kind of place ;)
 
What a coincidence, I ordered some fleece yesterday to make a numnah for my boy! I plan on sewing it inside out so no one will see my less than professional stitching, it will just be two layers of fleece (like the supreme products fleece numnahs) as he wears a half pad so doesn't need any filling.
It may not work out but I thought it would be a nice little project!
 
No but I have recently "bling'd one up"! Took bog standard dressage square and added rope type edging and iron on/sew on motifs and it looks really fab. I added matching rope edging to cheap fleece bandages too. Matchy matchy here I come! :)
 
Ooh thanks pansymouse, will have a look later :)

Sounds great Hetsmum and Jo1987, I love a wee make it yourself day :)
 
I make roller pads and breastplate pads for The Gambia and Horse and Donkey Trust and I have a quilting sewing machine. You need a fairly substantial one as by the time youve got decent material for the outside and wadding inside its quite thick. I cant upload pics on here to show you unfortunately.
 
sandi_84 said:
Zoomed in as close as I could and wow Cortez, beautiful pieces! :)

I'm not going to be doing anything quite so elaborate but it's inspiring to see such beautifully crafted home sewn things :)

What kind of machine have you got? I just bought a small starter machine last year but have had lots if fun making things :)
For the width of the thing once it's sandwiched and pinned I'd ideally need a machine capable of quilting I assume?

What did you use as filling?

Sorry for all the questions :D
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Machine is nothing fancy, but does have a quite powerful motor (non standard make "Janone" - I think it's an eastern european brand). Filling is usually left over pices of woolen material (we make a LOT of historical reproduction costumes) or can be polyester batting as is used in commercial numnahs. If you're starting out, just use a numnah you already have as a pattern.
 
flaxen said:
I make roller pads and breastplate pads for The Gambia and Horse and Donkey Trust and I have a quilting sewing machine. You need a fairly substantial one as by the time youve got decent material for the outside and wadding inside its quite thick. I cant upload pics on here to show you unfortunately.
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Aw that's such a lovely thing to do! :) Thanks for sharing :)

Cortez said:
Machine is nothing fancy, but does have a quite powerful motor (non standard make "Janone" - I think it's an eastern european brand). Filling is usually left over pices of woolen material (we make a LOT of historical reproduction costumes) or can be polyester batting as is used in commercial numnahs. If you're starting out, just use a numnah you already have as a pattern.
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I still have loads of batting left from doing baby blankets for my sisters twins and various saddle pads that I couldn't bare to part with when I lost my boy (along with all his other things) so I'll have most of the bits when I eventually get round to it, I'll wait untill I have another horse just in case I need to go bigger or smaller than my Loki's things but I have lots of other projects to work through first anyway :)
Thank you again :)
 
Ive made loads!...ive got loads of tartan leftovers from work, and I had a roll of fleece fell off the back of a wagon. Im an embroiderer too so they all get something embroidered on them. They probably are nt flash enough for some folk but i like them!
 
luckyoldme said:
Ive made loads!...ive got loads of tartan leftovers from work, and I had a roll of fleece fell off the back of a wagon. Im an embroiderer too so they all get something embroidered on them. They probably are nt flash enough for some folk but i like them!
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That sounds great :) I've never tried embroidery but I like the idea of them being personalized for each horse :)

I like the feeling of making something that looks good and getting use out of it, I made myself a handbag which I'm sure wouldn't be to most people's taste but the picture on the front and the materials I made it from makes me smile and that's what's important :)
 
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