Skunk sporran

**OFCJAX** · 21st June 08, 10:21 PM

Ok, let me introduce Pepé MacPugh.

(OK, so he's a little "Gangta" at the moment)

The name comes from Dana and the surname spelling is due to Bikeolounger.
He started life as a Stillwater Economy sporran that I used for parts. After disassembling the sporran I added a skunk pelt I got for $25 from Moscow Hide and Fur to the front and used some vinyl and lined that with some poly liner fabric (looks and feels great!)
The tasels are from Tandy Leather and are Hourse hair (Brown and white) that are attached via black wire to the braided leather bolo cord.

The sides are intentionally made about a 1/2" wider to give a little more storage space for some 3" elastic sewn to the back to hold my back up. The geometry problem with that is that I had to raise the snap almost to the very top of the body to align with the flap and close when loaded up.
Since I had to move the snap (plus the added thickness of the fur) I had to replace the "post" with a longer version (3/8") that I got directly from YKK. One of the perks of living in the town they are based in, I guess.
Oh yeah, I had to handstitch the whole thing too. My fingers are still sore.

**attworth** · 21st June 08, 10:24 PM

That looks great, especially considering you took parts from several sources. One day I hope to be brave enough to conquer something like this. Fur sporrans are so expensive!

**OFCJAX** · 21st June 08, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by attworth

Fur sporrans are so expensive!

SWK Sporron $16.75
Pelt $25 (+$3 fee and $5 S+H)
Bolo lace $9.99 ($6 if a club member, they have vinyl for <$3)
hourse hair tassles ($5.99 a set) X2
wire <$2
Rubber cement <$3
vinyl (I had from another project, <$4)
liner (I had from another project, <$4) not needed if you use leather (or if you don't mind showing the reverse)
snaps (I had from another project, <$6) You'll need a longer post (I have some)

TOTAL: $82.72 (I spent $68.72)

Making your own sporran= PRICELESS.

**ccga3359** · 22nd June 08, 08:26 AM

Always liked the look of skunk sporrans and yours does not disappoint. Fantastic job at an unbeatable price. I still think that one should also take the tail and hang it from the back of one's belt.

**JS Sanders** · 22nd June 08, 08:41 AM

10-4 Rubber Ducky!

Moscow Hide & Fur really has quality merchandise.

I've purchased a fair amount of leather and tanned skins from them. Large selection too.

Dunno if they're the least expensive, but service & products have always been well above par.

Slainte yall,
steve