Thanks for the heads up regarding thread - I'm not too worried for my first few sporrans while I figure out exactly how they go together, but once I'm comfy with my patterns and working with the leather instead of woven fabric, I'll definitely switch to the waxed nylon.

There are a few things I know I want to adjust on my next Rob Roy - bigger, more rounded front reinforcing panel, and thicker leather for that and the belt loop/flap piece. Some decorative edgework on the top flap. Maybe eyelets, maybe not.