My First Hunting Sporran

**Mipi** · 26th March 09, 01:04 AM

Looks good! Very unique.

**Donnie** · 26th March 09, 04:45 AM

Very nice!

**mouse 1** · 26th March 09, 05:54 AM

It looks Bomb proof! lots of room for your stuff, and seems to have a wide opening. Nice work!

**KiltedSurveyor** · 26th March 09, 08:26 AM

Kilted Carver, in answer to your question of "how long did it take?", the actual construction was probably 3-4 hours. There were a couple of re-dos: I originally had a partial triangular shaped gusset, but replaced it with a full gusset when I decided that I would gain much more room. The longest actual part was trying to decide how to go about it. I had lusted for a hunting sporran for a while after perusing the Britt Fergusson sporrans, but had never actually seen a hunting sporran before, only pictures on the internet. I borrowed some of the stated dimensions and tried to make up a template. I also did a partial construction out of scrap fabric so I wouldn't waste my leather. I cut my own lace from the leather for the braids; the cutting and the braiding probably account for a third of total construction time. After this one, I'm sure the next one will go much more quickly & hopefully look better: There will definitely be more to come!

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 26th March 09, 08:31 AM

Great work!!
How is it hinged (how does it open)??
Wear in good health,
Sara

**KiltedSurveyor** · 26th March 09, 08:47 AM

The hinge is actually the braids on the side, tied in a simple overhand knot. The braid goes up and over the cantle, and is covered by the leather binding. I first sewed the braid to the cantle with a whip stitch, so it wouldn't move, then I sewed on the binding. I first tried to hinge with a square knot, but the overhand knot could be snugged up much tighter, for a better hinge.