Quote Originally Posted by Wareyin View Post
I just read that newsletter myself, and am interested. I'm debating making the attempt, but I haven't looked at the materials list. Sadly, I can usually buy a premade sporran for less than what Tandy is asking for for one quality sheet of leather.

eta: I looked at their materials list and for the fur and leather alone they are asking $429.99, plus several tools and supplies that I don't have. And the finished product does not look worth $400-$500 dollars.
The amount of leather suggested in the materials list would be enough to make several sporrans, the hair on cowhides average about 35 sq. feet. I never seem to see any scraps at Tandy big enough to make much out of, but you can buy a single shoulder of 4-5 oz veg tan for about $50.00. That would be enough for two sporrans, easily. You don`t need to use the hair on stuff. You might want to use something more pliable for the gusset of the sporran, assuming their pattern has a gusset. For tools, an x-acto knife, something to mark and punch holes (a divider and an awl), and appropriate needles and thread will get the job done. Take your time and put some thought into it, and you will come up with a nice sporran, if not on the first attempt, surely on the second.