Mink sporran

**Roan Carter** · 9th April 08, 03:30 PM

Handmade and beautiful. Great stuff!

I didn't know kids didn't have school on Wednesday in France ... lucky guys.

**berserkbishop** · 9th April 08, 10:24 PM

Hey Robert, would you mind asking the talented Lady Chrystel what kind of thread and needle she uses in that machine for stitching leather? I am curious because I have had better luck with my "all purpose" needles and poly thread than the leather specific needles and nylon thread that my local leather shop recommended. Thanks!

BB

**Ancienne Alliance** · 10th April 08, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Hey Robert, would you mind asking the talented Lady Chrystel what kind of thread and needle she uses in that machine for stitching leather? I am curious because I have had better luck with my "all purpose" needles and poly thread than the leather specific needles and nylon thread that my local leather shop recommended. Thanks!

BB

Chrystel uses a leather needle, probably the same recomended by your local leather shop. When sewing, you must encrease the lenth of the stiches, go slowly and do not hesitate to change needle if you feel it has a tendency to cling to the leather.
As for the thread, a polyester thread, not too thick.

Robert

**berserkbishop** · 10th April 08, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Chrystel uses a leather needle, probably the same recomended by your local leather shop. When sewing, you must encrease the lenth of the stiches, go slowly and do not hesitate to change needle if you feel it has a tendency to cling to the leather.
As for the thread, a polyester thread, not too thick.

Robert

Hmm, sounds like how I go about it. I cant get the machine to consistently stitch. Sometimes its great, sometimes the bobbin thread gets all bunchy. Oh well. The only machine stitches in my sporran are for decorative purposes only. I saddle stitch all seams that are put under any stress for super durability. They will probably never see enough weight to pop a machine stitch but oh well. Thanks!

BB

**elrond** · 10th April 08, 05:11 AM

C'est fantastique!!!
My complimentis to Lady Chrystel!
It is really elegant, well crafted, I've already seen "live" the double box kilt and now this one.... I will send my wife to lady Chrystal to learn the secret of so fine craftmanship!!!!

**Big Paul** · 11th April 08, 08:47 AM

Very nice!!!

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 26th April 08, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Thanks. I had planned to do that but I didnt know if you found a simpler solution. I will have to make myself a dress sporran after I complete my black rob roy and a newly comissioned number.

BB

Berserkbishop,

A couple of places for very good cantles are Elegant Scotland and McKenzie-Frain.

It's interesting in my quest about the difference in price between inexpensive and expensive sporrans that I have found that the big difference is the quality of the cantle and the fur used.

It seems a shame to have a good sporran made, yet use an inexpensive cantle.

**McFarkus** · 26th April 08, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

The "problem" is... kiltmaking is becoming an addiction for Chrystel. She's really into the feeling of the fabric,11oz, 13-14oz, 16oz... worsted wool, poly-wool... the intricacies of tartans, their lines... the challenge of building them into decent kilts. She's out there trying to convert our friends, for the pleasure (the craving) of getting more and more fabric in the mailbox.

LOL