This is a discussion on How to make Beaded browbands and other tack? within the Horse Artwork forums, part of the Horse Pictures, Videos, Artwork, and Contests category
I use the same basic technique stated in the articles however for measuring I took my "bought" saddle pad and used it. It was too small for my new saddle so I just added a few inches where it was too small/short but used basically the same shape. Then I pretty much do what the rest of the article says.