going to attempt to make a sporran

[Southern Breeze]

Looking good!

[Mr.Charles Anthony]

To the Question of Spooran,
It seems you also need to deciede what era, or style, of sporan to make, Rob Roy seems traditional, but? Will you try the Victorian sort, with the fancy metal and catches, or the traditional? I am, as I write, wearing a traditional one; two sections of leather, one edge seam, drawing string(leather) close thru the flap. It is 8 inches tall 7'' wide at the base, and 6'' at the top. It is held by two leather straps to my 2nd belt. No pattern needed, no fur needed, no bangles and the like. Historicaly, Sporran were the standard 'money bag ' that all men wore, in the era the kilt was born. It was usually worn on the side, under the coat, to keep it from 'cutpurses' (pickpockets with a knife) For reason I know not, the kilt wearers moved it to the front; I would Guess to keep it free from the sword and other pieces of the soldiers kilt; the way the soldiers cartridge box was worn on one side, and later moved to the front, you can reach thing the better.
Otherwise, I quite concure with the advice given. It is not a tough job, it takes patience and a bit more ork than fabrick. And yes, I also agree, work the first in some scrap fabrick(and old shirt, for example). Happy sewing, and let us see the finished work.
These are the views of;
Mr.C.Anthony
Historical Tailor

[Computergeek]

I appreciate the advice once again Turpin. At the moment I am considering a redo. I am also considering finishing this one and then promptly starting on a new one using what I learned on this one. I would take this one and use it for a beater Sporran at that point. but on my continuing saga I have rolled the front top lip and stitched it down. I also bought a grommet setter last night so in the near future I will be able to start putting grommets in it for the draw string closure. Here are the pictures of the continuing process.

[WhitzEnd]

Lookin good so far JD. I cant wait to see what it looks like finished.

[Computergeek]

Hi Guys, so I am struggling to figure out how to layout the draw string closure on the sporran as well as how to do the top flap. roughly what weight leather should I use for the top. any suggestions or advice( preferably with pictures but appreciated either way) would be great. thanks again everyone for all the help.

[Computergeek]

for those that are still reading this thread I am sorta stuck, can someone please post pictures of their sporran top back and front both opened and closed (six in all please) I don't currently have a sporran because I have always worn modern kilts, but am switching to traditionals. not having a sporran to work from I am not sure how everything is supposed to fit together and if anyone can post that for me I would be very very appreciative.
Thanks
Jeremy

[turpin]

6 holes across the back and front, two in each side of the gusset. Four holes in the front stiffener for the closure loop.

[Computergeek]

Thanks guys, that is great. I think that will be what I need. you guys are the best whenever you need anything on this site ask and it appears. Thanks Joe and thanks Turpin.

[Computergeek]

Ok everyone, here is the next phase of the sporran I should have it done today. woo hoo.










apparently you are only allowed ten images per post so please see the next post for the rest of the current images.
those are a little out of order but you can get the idea that I am lining up and punching the heavier leather for the back stiffener and for the stiffener for the front you can also see the grommets for the drawstring laces there as well.

[Computergeek]