Harnessmaking

I’m not really into yokes, plus I’m working with a single animal and much better at sewing than woodworking so I always intended to make my own harness. I’ve come up with all kinds of designs but most didn’t make it to the prototype stage…this latest is based on camel and reindeer harnesses I’ve seen but I measured Angus a month ago, added 10inches onto the girth strap to allow for growth but by the time I’d sewed it all and tried it on…it wouldn’t even meet round his girth anyway!? 🙁

So this time I’m making it out of polypropylene webbing, like the stuff they make backpack straps and dog leads out of, with ladderlock side release buckles so it will involve very little stitching and the buckles can be let out or tightened without slipping or new holes needed, as much as we need! Should be a snug fit no matter what. It will be cheap, as the webbing is 27p a metre, and the buckles are less than £1 each, AND it should be machine washable.

Ok it won’t look as smart as leather but much more practical for now.

anybody else worked with this stuff? or designed their own gear?