First Post and First DIY Sporran

**adempsey10** · 29th March 13, 05:11 AM

This is my first post to the site and already, with the help of the forums, I have constructed a Sporran out of leather scraps I had left over from a Halloween costume. It still needs finishing touches, such as the hooks for the belt, a clasp and some decorative elements (probably a celtic knot of some kind), but this is basically it. I may also line it and add a sleeve pocket for my phone on the inside wall. This isnt just my first DIY sporran, this is my first altogether. Since I started wearing kilts on a semi-regular basis, I have not bothered with a sporran, the kilts I have made have all had pockets in them. I decided that the look wasn't complete and decided to try and make one before spending the money on one.

Also with the help of the guides on the forum, I have started making my wife a Kilt. I have made three before but they have all been broad-pleat hip kilts. This will be my first attempt at a 'traditional' style kilt. I will post photos when it is finished.

It's awesome that there is a such a large community of kilt-wearers. I look forward to being involved in such an active community.

Cheers From Ottawa,

Alan

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**Grizzled Ian** · 29th March 13, 09:21 AM

Welcome to the forum Alan! Your sporran is taking good shape.

**TheOfficialBren** · 29th March 13, 10:47 AM

Welcome!

**Father Bill** · 29th March 13, 11:46 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

**GM445** · 29th March 13, 04:49 PM

Welcome from Victoria Australia

**Nile** · 29th March 13, 06:41 PM

Greetings Allen and welcome to X Marks from Delaware. Looks like a great start to a really nice sporran, one I'm sure you will be proud to wear (I know I would).

You're in good company on this forum.

Nile

**rlh2** · 1st May 13, 03:19 PM

That's great! I'm about ready to try my hand at making one myself.

**Mipi** · 10th May 13, 01:40 AM

Welcome! I'm sure you'll get plenty ideas how to finish your sporran.

**Starhunter451** · 16th May 13, 03:08 PM

I notice that you have sewn the seams from the out side, at least that is what it looks like to me.
Other sites have shown sewing it wrong side out and then turning it. How did you do it.

I really like the look.

**adempsey10** · 20th May 13, 07:41 AM

I sewed it from the outside yes. I held the two piece of leather together, used a drill to make the hole and then ran the piece through. I did it this way because I liked the look and I liked the way the striped between the front and back panels looked. I had to wet it and work it to make it sit like that permanently.