I found a copy of "So You're Going to Wear the Kilt" at my local library and I'd like to make myself the pouch style sporran, i.e. the one with the drawstring around the opening. My leatherwork experience began and ended with stamping and riveting a key fob in 6th grade shop class, so I need some advice.

1. What are the absolute minimum tools that I'll need to make this sporran? And what other tools will make my life easier?

2. What should I look for in leather? (It seems to me from the post that I'll need some sort of soft leather for the front, back, gusset, and a piece to cover the lid(?), and some stiffer leather for the lid and the front stiffener.)

Unfortunately, there's no Tandy here, so please be as specific as possible since I'll be shopping online.

Thanks in advance,
David