English Saddle Restoration- stripping, dying, refinishing

This ugly, orange, Dover Circuit saddle was coated in a paint like substance that had to go. I removed it, then dyed the saddle with fiebings dye, and sealed it. It’s 100xs better now.

[@rickieleel.1806]

Awesome job! I had a Bates with that weird red painted coating , acetone wouldn't budge it. I ended up using a fine grit sandpaper and then soaking it in oil. it darkened to a raw dark brown and looked SO much more "expensive" just like this saddle!

[@patiencemays9554]

I did my saddle black I love it, thank you!

[@riaste-marie4025]

That turned out amazing!!!!!!

[@tmd218]

Goodness this was great to watch but I got so nervous seeing that pearl ring exposed to dye and acetone! 😬😬😬

[@thatnerd1879]

Did you use any edge finish or sealant on this when done? I am looking to dye a western saddle, and I have read a lot about needing to use a finish. Thanks! Amazing transformation.

[@sierrameyer9194]

Does the dye rub off on your breeches?

[@michaelsamuels9901]

Acetone breaks down leather use rubbing alcohol is better for your saddle just a suggestion??

[@farklefamilywars1345]

hmmmmm i used to have a Dover Circuit, and the color was london tan and it was not ugly!

[@saddlemakeover1195]

Wow 👏

[@ericaking9620]

What did you use to seal it?

[@victooriya3287]

So I have a large stain on a old saddle of mine on the seat. Would doing this process on just the seat panel help diminish the stain or possibly even remove it? It's an older english Stubben jump saddle

[@brittanystewart9495]

What did you use to reseal?

[@manoellaweiser8728]

Hey! I love it! What did you use?

[@abbymurer]

Can you oil/condition it as normal once you seal it?

[@xyz-bl9qt]

I want to buy leather dye, and restore a little bit an old dressage saddle where it's coat abraded, but I never use leather dye. Can that dye color white riding pants? Thank you if you answer that! (sorry if I sometimes not correct, but English isn't my mother tongue)

[@RachelBEaston]

It can be done, but you’ll want to add a coat of some kind of sealant. Resolene or tankote might work for you. And if you ride in not white breeches the first few times, I think you would be safe. Good luck!

[@xyz-bl9qt]

@@RachelBEaston Thank You! I'll try that!

[@erin-ii5gw]

i want to do this with my saddle but do i have to take off the old dye?

[@RachelBEaston]

erin sullivan only if it’s got a pint or something that would keep the dye from penetrating. If it’s just dyed, I would give it a rip down with some alcohol to remove any oils and then dye.

[@erin-ii5gw]

Rachel Easton ok thank you! i’m going to try it!

[@jennahubbard9273]

Is there a way I can just redye a few spots? All of the restorations I've seen are complete restorations and not just one spot. I understand that if you redye only one spot, you run the risk of bleeding but is there a way to do this safely?

[@casil5391]

i think it might be hard because you would have to have the exact same color

[@adiazilsabater2547]

Dark brown is the color ?

[@RachelBEaston]

ADIAZIL SABATER yes, dark brown.

[@tinajacobsen8862]

How much dye did you use?

[@RachelBEaston]

Tina Stærk about 4 oz

[@tinajacobsen8862]

@@RachelBEaston Thank you so much for your answer! I googled the Fiebings dye but there's like 4-5 different types, what kind did you use? Would you mind maybe sending me a picture of it? :) THANKS! :D