New dress sporran for Bob

**sydnie7** · 25th February 12, 04:15 PM

Good heavens, it's been more than two years since this thread, but the threatened transformation has finally come to pass.

An $18 Goodwill mink stole. . .

a trip to Tandy and my personal supply stash for things such as this. . .

a bit of this shed. . . as required for any item of Highland wear, it seems!

a cantle from UTKilts, advice on stitching from helpful folks on this forum, and some hours/days/weekends of labor later. . .

It's definitely a "six foot sporran" (don't want to examine too closely) but it beats the fuzzy bunny Pakistani version that Bob's been wearing for the last several years. I built in some pockets for cell phone and his flat "sporran wallet," plus a clip for keys.

and it will make its debut next weekend at our clan's dinner dance! In-use photos will come from that gala event.

**artificer** · 25th February 12, 04:27 PM

I'd say it's much closer than "six-footer". Very nicely turned out.
The proportions are very excellent (which is a touch tricky with a rolled edge and a plush fur), your liner under the cantle is far better turned out than MANY commerical bags, and I gotta respect someone willing to bleed a bit for their work

The only thing you might wish to do is cut back the black trim on the rear inside face a touch. I can PM a few easy tips if you'd like.

I can't wait for the "action" pix of it's debut.

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**CMcG** · 25th February 12, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

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It's definitely a "six foot sporran" (don't want to examine too closely) but it beats the fuzzy bunny Pakistani version that Bob's been wearing for the last several years.

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and it will make its debut next weekend at our clan's dinner dance! In-use photos will come from that gala event.

It is definitely better than a fuzzy bunny... by a long way! The fur looks so rich and lush. I look forward to an action shot too

**brewerpaul** · 25th February 12, 04:29 PM

Very Very nice indeed. Wonderful work, blood and all.

**bigdad1** · 25th February 12, 04:32 PM

It is downright beautific! She worked and worked and I really like it. I can't wait until our dinner dance nect weekend when I can show it off and get those action shots for here.

**denmcdough** · 25th February 12, 05:05 PM

Good show. I want one!!!!

**flyrod6057** · 25th February 12, 06:12 PM

I'd say that's a fine looking sporran! Artificer's points are well taken, but I doubt if anyone would give you grief were you to wear that to the next highland games or kilted event. Looks pretty good to me!

**sydnie7** · 25th February 12, 06:22 PM

Thank you all! Artificer, don't laugh, but that trim has already been trimmed back once. . . yeah, I can probably get closer. I'll take all the hints and tips you care to share.

This was my first sporran and first foray into leatherwork of any kind. I think I'll stick mostly to my knitting

but now that I have the tools, and one under my belt so to speak. . . who knows. Must practice up if I am ever to make something worthy of the cantles that Artificer is creating, and after which I lust!

**Tartan Hiker** · 25th February 12, 07:13 PM

Nice job Sydnie. Isn't Goodwill great?

**Mickey** · 25th February 12, 07:15 PM

WOW, that is nice! I've been eyeing a couple of mink stoles at a local antique mall for a couple of weeks for this same purpose. They aren't quite as nice looking, or as inexpensive as this fur though. I'd I'm pretty sure that when I get around to making one, it won't be half this good looking.