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Skills Inventory
Introduction
Saddle Patterns
Order Supplies!
Parts of a Saddle
Module Overview
Patterning Supplies Checklist
Center Guide
Measurements and Lines
Marks and Lines Progress Check
Step-by-Step Finding 7/8 Position
In-Skirt Rigging Pattern
Final Pattern Image: In-Skirt
Jockey Pattern
Final Pattern Image: Jockey
Pattern Bottom Skirt
Final Pattern Image: Bottom Skirt
Fender Pattern
Final Pattern Image: Fender
Patterning Cheat Sheet
Leather Weight Used
A Note About Knives
Visualizing the Pieces
Where to Place the Pattern on the Leather
Laying Out the Pieces
Side 1 Image with Hotspots
Side 2 Image with Hotspots
Cutting the Leather and Managing Tight Turns
Module Supplies Checklist
Fender Fillers
Use Your Lines
Applying Fillers and Preparing the Strainer Plate
Positioning the Strainer Plate Cheat Sheet
Prepping the Ground Seat
Applying the First Piece
Applying the Second Piece
Applying the Third Piece
Progress Check
Module Supplies List
Shaping the Cantle Back
Cantle Back Closeup
Forming the Cantle Filler
Module Supplies List
Horn Cover
Doming the top cap
Installing a Horn Wrap
Progress Check
Prepping the Horn for Stitching
Hand Stitching and Trimming the Horn
Hand Stitching the Horn Cheat Sheet
Burnishing and Leveling the Horn
Module Supplies List
Skiving the Gullet Cover and Strainer Cover
Strainer Cover and Horn Center Marks
Finding the Center of the Horn Hole Guide
Swell Cover Prep
Swell Cover Install
Compare Your Progress
Module Supplies List
Lace Prep for Skirts
Block the Skirts
Fit the Top Skirt
Progress Check
Fit the Jockeys
Edge, Burnish, and Lace the Jockeys
(Optional) Watch for Additional Help Lacing
Install the Jockeys
Module Supplies Checklist
Creating Lines for the skirt
Trimming and Inserting Riggings
Where to Sew Before Inserting the Sheepskin Liner
Sheepskin Liner
Edge, Burnish and Trim
Progress Check
Lace Skirts
Final Skirt Install
Marking the Seat
Saddle Ears Templates
Forming the Seat
Edge and Burnish the Seat
Progress Check
Seat Install
Install Cantle Binding
Prep for Sewing
Sew the Cantle
Finish the Seat
Module Supplies Checklist
Assemble Fenders and Blevins
Fenders and Blevins Cheat Sheet
Cutting Latigo Strings
Get the Following
Make Back Billets
Prep Conchos
Latigo Carriers
Cinch Pattern
Cinch Supplies Checklist
Back Cinch Overview
Assembly
Stitching
Finishing the Cinch
Module Supplies List
Conditioning Your Saddle
Final Touches and Polishing
Final Details Checklist
The Finished Saddle
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