Stitching Horse/Pony?

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Do you use one? I'm getting ready to start stitching and I feel like I should get one now if it's something that's going to be indispensable.

Did you get it from Tandy? Are there other sources? Make your own? Anyone have plans, a link to plans, pics or shopping list?

Thanks as always.
 
Never used one myself, been hand stitching since '96. But that doesn't mean its not a good tool.

Seen lots of people use one, decided its (much like a lot of tools) up to personal preference.
 
I've tried the stitching ponies, and I actually hand stitch slower when using one. I may have a different technique than some, but I just prefer to free hand it.
 
Almost afraid to ask .... but .... whats a bunny clip?
 
Bunny clip?

Well, how are you guys holding your work? Any special technique, or just holding it between your knees kinda thing?

Usually I stubbornly work my way through a few projects before I break down and buy the "right" tool for the job, but figured I'd get in on the ground level with this one if it's going to be a great help. Sounds like y'all are saying that it'd be better to give it a go before buying.
 
I'm one who likes a stitching pony for double needle hand stitching. As long as I have prepared holes, it goes much more smoothly for me, although I do keep an awl in one hand to open or enlarge as needed.


Stitchawl
 
stitchawl said:
I'm one who likes a stitching pony for double needle hand stitching. As long as I have prepared holes, it goes much more smoothly for me, although I do keep an awl in one hand to open or enlarge as needed.


Stitchawl
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Prepared because it would be difficult to punch holes with the leather clamped at the top of (basically) two long sticks?

I have a pana-vice (clone). I was thinking that might work if I put something in the jaws to distribute pressure, but depth is not very generous. Still might work though. I'll have to try and rig something up after I dye it. I'll report back.
 
I should've clarified.
I saddle stitch after the holes are made.
The sheath goes on the paint stick like it was the knife blade.

The paint stick is in the bunny clip so the welt is facing me.
If I put the stick in the vice, the sheath would have one side facing away from me.
And that makes it hard to saddle stitch.

Hope that helps.
 
I have a pony and a horse and I prefer the pony. Mostly because the chair I use has a built in massager thingy :) . For two years I used to just hold them between the knees and sew, now looking back that was just uncomfortable and dumb on my part.
 
Thought about it, but really one already made out of oak for 60 bucks is just not worth the time it would take me to design and build one.
 
Strigamort said:
Tal, see the quote below. ;)

Talfuchre said:
I am building one of those this week. Would there be an interest in a step by step for this?

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I too would like to see what you come up with.


Right now I'm using a cabinet makers clamp held in a bench vise...it works but isn't ideal.


I'm not sure what type to go for yet (the sit-on type, the clamp-on-to-table type, or the long cross-your-legs type).
 
I made this for about $10 and less than an hour of work. Tall enough to put on my chair but short enough for some tables.
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Very nice Alan. :)

I sewed up my first sheath just now and it wasn't bad at all. I really enjoyed doing it while watching tv and like the results fine.
 
Thats how I do most of mine too. Anything that takes longer than a small sheath or holster and I start feeling like a hunchback if I just hold the piece between my knees though. The stitching pony encourages me to sit up straight.
 
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