Hey xhdskip, if you look at my photo album, start with the one called "mylar template" & work through the photos in order, I tell of the steps I took to make the thought evolve.
I did all the work myself, except the actual leather cutout. Thanks to Russ at Bill's Saddlery here in good ol' St. Joseph, MO. I've seen a complete saddle he put together & it is truely a work of art. The man is talented in the field of leatherwork. His father started the business way back when & he is carrying on.
I could send anyone a flap for a low price if anyone else is interested.
See ya.