Hey all, newbie here. I realize this thread is a bit old, but if the OP is still around I'm curious what you were wearing at the time? I've seen chaps (and plan on buying some) but are there some that cover the arms as well?
For anybody who wants to try this at home - clean the wound very well if you're going to stitch it up. And if you think you're going to do it in the future do yourself a favor and get this:
https://www.amazon.com/UberScientific-Sutures-Thread-Needle-Pkg/dp/B014SRY5FG
And this...