Installing & Hand Stitching a Cantle Binding | Western Saddle Making

Installing and hand stitching a cantle binding on a western saddle – full process from start to finish. In this 20-minute video I walk through how I install the cantle binding and hand stitch it cleanly. You’ll see the preparation, positioning, stitching technique, and finishing details that make a strong, professional-looking cantle. What you’ll see: • Preparing the cantle Preparation of the leather and binding • Positioning and securing the cantle binding • Hand stitching technique (saddle stitch) • Tips for clean, even stitches and avoiding common mistakes • Final finishing touches Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Preparing the cantle and binding 4:20 Positioning and securing the binding 8:15 Starting the hand stitching 14:30 Completing the stitch line 17:40 Finishing and final tips If you’re working on your own saddle or just love leathercraft, I hope this helps. Drop a comment if you have questions or want to see more saddle-making steps. Thanks for watching! #leathercraft #handstitching #saddlery #cowboy #diy #howto #leather #farrier #roping #ranching #horse #saddles #leathertooling