Feeling Lucky? My second sporran

**Charlie Mc.** · 14th December 10, 08:51 PM

Today I finished up my second sporran. I call it my feelin lucky sporran because rather than tassels I used rabbits feet. The fur is rabbit fur as well. Completely hand stitched. I have to say I am pretty happy with how it came out.

**Chas** · 15th December 10, 02:01 AM

Well, you should be pretty happy - it looks great and the sporran belt is stunning as well. In fact you should do a separate tread on the construction of the belt.

Regards

Chas

**Maclachlan** · 15th December 10, 02:07 AM

I'd be happy too! Very nice!

**ChattanCat** · 15th December 10, 03:51 AM

That does look nice. Any lessons learned that you wish to share?

**docr606** · 15th December 10, 04:50 AM

You are wearing my belt buckle ! ! Good choice. Oh and the sporran is nice also...

**Tobus** · 15th December 10, 05:19 AM

Nicely done! I like the braided sporran belt too.

Where did you find the closure clasp?

**Eleazar** · 15th December 10, 06:00 AM

Excellent.

The lock is unique. Where did you find it?

**MacMillan's son** · 15th December 10, 06:28 AM

Well done sir! I am always impressed by people's crafty handiwork skills, because I have none!

I too like the looks of the sporran belt, but am concerned of the effects of it on the kilt over time. I would be fearful of it acting like a wide leather chain or rasp on the material. Any thoughts?

**Nighthawk** · 15th December 10, 06:34 AM

Excellent! I love the braided edges. I did the same on one of my dress sporrans. The edge braiding isn't a European thing- it gives a nice American flair to a sporran, which being an American of Scots ancestry, I really like. Good job on that! I hate working with rabbit fur because if sheds so much, so hats off to you for doing it! And may I ask where you got the rabbits feet? I'm wanting to do that exact same thing in the New Year and hadn't taken the time to look for them.

Originally Posted by Eleazar

Excellent.

The lock is unique. Where did you find it?

http://www.hardwareelf.com/elf/latchesandlocks.jsp

10th from the top.

**tinksdad** · 15th December 10, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

And may I ask where you got the rabbits feet? I'm wanting to do that exact same thing in the New Year and hadn't taken the time to look for them.

I was going to check Oriental Trading Company catalog; but found this link first. First entry has them for 99 cents each.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=i...eychain&page=1