Chaps - I finally made a pair

outrider · May 22, 2011, 01:18:03 PM

Howdy,

Thought you all would want to see my first attempt at making a set of chaps. After 6 months of sitting idle I finally got to use the new Ferdco TK-1245 (Pfaff copy) sewing machine. This machine is really one smooth running little devil and handles the thicknesses like a dream. The first photograph is of the original pair I used as a model and the second shot is the pair I made which are for a young lady who is going to do horse showing. Comments are welcomed...that way we always learn from others.

KidTerico · May 22, 2011, 01:46:53 PM

Outrider thats some real talent your showing. Dont give all the credit to the sewing machine.

Beautiful job. KT

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · May 22, 2011, 04:37:35 PM

Good going Outrider, they look great, I think what ever you make is going to be well made pard, thanks for the look see.

tEN wOLVES

TwoWalks Baldridge · May 22, 2011, 06:45:12 PM

I know this young lady is going to look great in those and present a fine figure at the horse show! I agree about not giving credit to the sewing machine, I have yet too see one that can cut, design and tool leather.

GunClick Rick · May 22, 2011, 08:01:25 PM

Very nice! My sister in law is going to start showing her cutting horse,i bet she would love to have a pair of those~

outrider · May 23, 2011, 08:06:24 AM

I would like to take a poll

I have been thinking about making a set of chaps out of a "hair on" hide.....what say you?

Ned Buckshot · May 23, 2011, 08:25:02 AM

I say go for it Outrider!

Nothing more cowboy cool than hair on Black and White or a really nice set of Woolies!

I know where ya can send the woolies to help keep me warm next winter!

Ned

GunClick Rick · May 23, 2011, 10:49:41 AM

Your already Woolie Ned,you old buffalo~~Don't be sheepish Outrider get after it~~

KidTerico · May 23, 2011, 12:21:30 PM

I say wait till winter and make me a full length coat for our Mn. winters. KT

Johnny McCrae · May 23, 2011, 03:42:08 PM

Howdy Outrider,

Those Chaps are outstanding! Many thanks for sharing em' with us.

Wolf Tracker · May 23, 2011, 04:27:10 PM

Outrider nice work on the chaps.

WaddWatsonEllis · May 23, 2011, 10:29:34 PM

Hi,

To but in, I have been thinking about making a brown-on-white hair on cowboy vest for a Hollywood style rig.

I already have matching pants and material for the back ... I even have a pattern ... but how does one connect/sew the hair on front to the back and sides?

DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM · May 24, 2011, 09:53:55 AM

Hair on!

TwoWalks Baldridge · May 24, 2011, 10:35:35 AM

Quote from: WaddWatsonEllis on May 23, 2011, 10:29:34 PM
Hi,

To but in, I have been thinking about making a brown-on-white hair on cowboy vest for a Hollywood style rig.

I already have matching pants and material for the back ... I even have a pattern ... but how does one connect/sew the hair on front to the back and sides?

With a needle and thread?

Sorry WWE could not help myself.

WaddWatsonEllis · May 24, 2011, 11:48:55 PM

TwoWalks,

Touche .... LoL

Not exaclty the answer I had looked for, but probably the one that everyone was thinking ... *S*

LoneRider · May 25, 2011, 02:32:59 AM

Lookin' Good

I've made a few pair of chaps but won't do it again! Sewing it by hand is just too much!!

Marshal Will Wingam · May 25, 2011, 11:11:31 PM

Looks really good, Outrider. That should make the job a lot easier.

Dalton Masterson · May 27, 2011, 07:36:23 AM

Looks good Outrider!

I say make them hair on chaps. Then a pair of woolies....

DM

Chaps - I finally made a pair

DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM