Protect your saddle from dirt, scuffs and scrapes with a pair of Stirrup Savers. Our stirrup cover pattern features an elastic top to keep them securely in place.
To sew a tail bag you will need:
– Polar Fleece fabric
– 12mm elastic
– Matching thread
– A sewing machine
– An overlocker (optional)
– Tape Measure
– Scissors
– Pins
Cutting your stirrup savers and elastic
Cut two rectangles 25 cm x 60cm
Then cut two 30cm lengths of 12mm wide elastic.
Sewing your Stirrup Savers
1. Fold each rectangle of fleece half lengthways. Pin together if required.
2. Sew both side seams. Repeat with other stirrup saver.
3. Optional – overlock the top edge of the stirrup savers.
4. Fold the top edge over 4-5cm and sew, leaving a 2cm gap to thread the elastic.
5.Thread the elastic through and tie, leaving a 6cm tail.
6. Turn inside out and you’re ready to use your Stirrup Savers! To fit, simply pull on over your stirrup iron before running your stirrups up through your stirrup leathers.
