I thoght my hands were tough till i started to sew leather

**ANCIENT OGILVIE HUNTING** · 1st February 11, 08:59 PM

My first attempt at a diy sporran and sgian dubh

**ANCIENT OGILVIE HUNTING** · 1st February 11, 09:01 PM

What a learning curve i think I'll stick to wood

**Eleazar** · 3rd February 11, 05:50 AM

Great job. They look very serviceable and traditional.

Don't give up now.

**budd4766** · 3rd February 11, 06:25 AM

Good lookin' work there. It gets better. Do you pre-punch your holes? Doesn't look as nice, but it's an option that'll make it easier.

**robbiethepiper** · 3rd February 11, 09:28 AM

A Sailmakers "palm" is a very good investment for anyone doing hevy duty sewing......

**Spc. Scott** · 3rd February 11, 09:34 AM

Use that skin pad, pilgrim, before you lose all your fingers. - "Bear Claw" Chris Lapp ;-)

That looks real good for a first time go at it. Like it was said before, don't quit now!

**ANCIENT OGILVIE HUNTING** · 5th February 11, 04:06 PM

**ANCIENT OGILVIE HUNTING** · 5th February 11, 04:09 PM

USING ONE OF UTKILTS CANTLES ( BRYCE LYTHGOE) I THINK

**TheNaughtyScot** · 9th February 11, 06:19 AM

If you want to relieve your hands a bit, use a mallet and a 3-4 prong punch to set your holes first. It will make the stitching easier on your fingers and straighter.