Custom Anniversary His & Hers Pegorettis

Heather and David's Pegoretti's inspired by the colour of their Ferraris. Heather's saddle Selle Italia Lady Diva saddle in black kangaroo leather with perforations in a colour block pattern Modena yellow, orange and Barbie pink. The bar tape is black Alcantara with a hex flower perforated pattern fading from yellow, through orange to pink.

David's saddle, Selle Italia SLR Superflow Boost in black kangaroo leather features a nod to the Ferrari shield logo in gold perforations with a green (Ferrari Verde Jewell) concentric pattern covering the rest of the space. His coordinating bar tape is matte black cow leather with both green and gold in the perforated pattern.

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Turquoise Bar Tape

With many different colours in the broken grid perforation pattern to match Karl's Pegoretti paint scheme.

Phenom SV Shields

It's always a pleasure creating the leatherwork for Paul's special bicycle projects. This is his first Speedvagen, lovingly refinished by Dan at Superbe Velo Service, including the polished handlebar and spokes! The S-Works Phenom saddle in off-white bovine leather has pink and white perforations in the shape of the Speedvagen shield logo. The matching bar tape is simple with a classic single row of pink perforations. Thanks for the photos Mason Hender.

Refreshed for Dan

Dan's black SLR had faded a lot. For a quick fix I applied several coats of acrylic leather paint and a matte varnish. The white Prologo was no longer very white. Now recovered it in white kangaroo leather with a classic fine perforation pattern for Dan's Merckx.

Iron Man

Suggestions of Iron Man's mask in gold, red and light blue perforations on this Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow saddle.

Bastion Demon Rose

For Bastion Cycles' Demon Frameworks collaboration destined for China. Selle Italia SLR Superflow Boost with matching bar tape is the classic Bastion style perforated with metallic rose pink showing through.

Pink Diva

For Christine's new FiftyOne through Signature Cycles: Selle Italia Diva saddle with lots of detailing. The sun rising above a mountain range, pink and black cross-stitched back seam and pink perforations all to match the decals on her Enve wheels.

Berk Whiskey

Berk's Lupina Short saddle in whiskey colour kangaroo leather, marching bar tape perforated with Baum Cycles' light gold Champagne colour.

Stealth Whiskey

Pro Stealth Superlight saddle in whiskey colour kangaroo leather with matching bar tape and perforations in Baum Cycles' Poison Ivy green.

 

Power Paws

Orange to pink gradient concentric paw print pattern for Becky's Power saddle in black kangaroo leather.

Dad's Walking Stick

What a lovely day we had visiting my parents in the Upper Yarra / Yarra Ranges area. Under the watchful gaze of the local native birdlife, I worked outside on the deck sharpening their kitchen knives and fitting some leather accoutrements to Dad's long bamboo walking stick. A long wrist strap, a pair of adjustable velcro straps to fasten his little torch/flashlight and some lashing around the bottom end to prevent any further splitting.

Customised Berk Bar Tapes

Two sets of Berk synthetic leather bar tape which I customised with colour fade and multi-colour perforated designs for Franco's Kirkoretti (frame by Dave Kirk and paint by the late Dario Pegoretti)

Visit to Everwear Denim

I needed to use a keyhole buttonhole machine to finish off my denim chore coat. It was a great excuse to drive down to Dromana and visit Lee at Everwear Denim. The alternative was to stitch the buttonholes by hand. I'm super impressed with Lee's work and his collection of machines and other vintage tailoring tools. Here's a few photos snapped by Feride while I was concentrating on getting the buttonholes the right size and in the right spot.

Shoes, Bags & a Jacket

There have been fewer bicycle saddles coming through the workshop over past few months. Things don't feel right unless I'm busy making stuff. Here are a few of the projects I've been working on. 

I made myself a denim jacket in the style of a chore coat with four patch pockets on the front, a back yoke, two way collar and a curved front edge at the hem. Cut to be quite boxy with a generous sleeve to accomodate a bulky jumper underneath.

I made a couple of leather 'musette' bags which Feride and I are sharing. They are very simple with woven webbing for the shoulder strap which has D rings for adjustable length. The bags are fully hand stitched.

At the beginning of September I enrolled in a five day intensive boot making workshop with Lou at Shoe School. Starting with pattern making, upper construction, lasting and applying soles I managed to complete a pair of white leather desert boots for Feride. 

Golden Alcantara SLR

Selle Italia SLR Boost saddle recovered with Alcantara synthetic suede in a rich golden hue. To match Bastion Cycles' gold Cerakote on one of their unique ArchAngel bicycles.

Bastion Power

S-Works Power saddle for Bastion Cycles in their classic style with four colour ombré behind the perforations. The highlight colours take reference from the colour shift paint used on the bicycle frame.