Just a few pointers: 1. Cut the leather 2-3 inches larger than the perimeter of the seat 2. drape the leather over the seat and test fit - it should lay flat all over except for the nose 3. Fit the nose of the saddle - cut out a small wedge of leather from the nose so that it lays flat, then sew the cut edges back together on the backside of the leather - you can hand sew it using a heavy needle and thread and a thimble; make your stitches close together and use a whip stitch (sew over the cut edges), by sewing the backside, when you turn the leather over to put it on the seat, the stitches won't show. 4. Whether you use contact cement, rubber cement or even sew-up glue (which I have used with fine results) be sure you let it dry completely on both surfaces before fitting the leather. 5. spray some warm water on the back side of the leather and let it soak in - wipe off any drips. 6. When you apply the new leather, start with the nose and then stretch the leather and attach to the back; carefully stick the rounded sides of the seat first - do the flat sides last, stretching and sticking down the leather 7. you will no doubt have wrinkles where the leather curves over the edges of the seat - try to create multiple small wrinkles out of a big wrinkle, cut darts(slits)where you have to in order to make it lay flat.
8. You may have to unstick and restick the leather several times in spots until you get it perfect. 9. when you like the results, take an old towel, tear it into 2-3" strips and tightly wrap the strips around the seat and let it dry for a day. 10. When you take off the strips it will be tighter than a baby's you know what - turn it over and any stubborn spots that don't want to stick can be reglued; clothespins can be used to hold down those areas until dry. 11. when everything is dry trim off the excess with a single edge razor blade or Exacto. Rod Handsfield, Wichita Kansas