How to install an inlay in a saddle seat

Trevor Alexander, Burn Saddlery, outlines the process for creating and installing an inlay for a saddle seat. *You will need to have your seat fit up to the saddle before watching this video. You can get the full course including fitting up your seat along with many other saddle projects and skills by visiting https://www.learnwithillume.com This is part of a two-part series published in Illume Magazine, formerly Shoptalk! Magazine. Go to https://www.illumeconnect.com to subscribe to the magazine, join our online learning platform for leather work and find out about our upcoming leather show in Pendleton Oregon. Materials: Chap leather Pattern (supplied) Leather scissors Cantle pliers Stylus Electric screwdriver Head knife 3/8” foam Colored chalk 2 oz skirting leather Wing dividers Spray bottle + clean water Pen Hammer Nails Contact cement Leather creaser/tickler #10 French edger (Ron’s tools recommended) Stitch groover Leather stitcher (Cobra Class 4 recommended) #0 Grooved edger (Barry King) Burnishing rag Dye pen (color of choice) 277 thread (top) 207 thread (bottom)