Ever use a purse as a sporran ?

[Matty Ross]

I noticed this purse the other day at a thrift store for 3 dollars. I figured it would make a good sporran. What does everyone think would you wear it, Would you ever wear a purse as a sporran.

[TheNaughtyScot]

I noticed this purse the other day at a thrift store for 3 dollars. I figured it would make a good sporran. What does everyone think would you wear it, Would you ever wear a purse as a sporran.

Sure, why not. The style of this bag is the same as most of the day sporrans. I think that I would wear a masculine looking purse as a sporran or modify it to the right look. I've definitely stopped to look at some distressed leather satchels as potential sporrans. It certainly beats making it from scratch.

-Ian

[Whidbey78]

That one was a good find! I would wear it. My wife has flagged me down more than once in a store to show me a purse she found that might work as a sporran. It gets me some odd looks from other patrons, but why should I care?

I also check for belts in the women's section from time to time. There are a lot of belts in the 2-2 1/2 inch range, and while some are too short a lot of them are almost big enough to go around me twice.

[RockyR]

I wouldn't. With Scottish made sporrans starting at $45 or so, I would use "the right tool for the right job" and get a proper sporran.

For the belt, I'd probably go wthout a belt (as it's not really completely NECESSARY to wear a belt with a kilt) before I wore woman's belt.

To each their own, but that's my $.02, FWIW.

[MacLowlife]

There was time when my entire kilt outfit cost about $100, so a $40 sporran was beyond my reach. . I tried looking at the Army Navy for a suitable pouch, with no luck, but I found a simple purse in the ladies dept at TJ Maxx that I hooked up with a couple of choke chains from the pet store and wore for years. In fact, I think I have it on in my avatar... square, simple flap, flexible black leather. NOT elegant, but it carried my car keys nicely.

I would have grabbed that tan number in a minute, but I am with you on the ladies' belts. I go without often enough...

What I REALLY like, though, is the idea of a lady carrying a sporran as an evening bag. I am still looking for the right combination of sporran and lady. You'd have to modify the strap a little to wear it as a shoulder bag....

[Woodsman]

What I REALLY like, though, is the idea of a lady carrying a sporran as an evening bag. I am still looking for the right combination of sporran and lady. You'd have to modify the strap a little to wear it as a shoulder bag....

MacLowlife,
If you're looking for a purse for a woman, there are some unique ones at Gael Song that would certainly compliment any woman accomanying her kilted man. See link below for "Tartan bags" and "Embossed Knot Swing Bag".
Woodsman

http://www.gaelsong.com/product/1451...ories_Handbags

[Tartan Hiker]

Back to the OP's original question...

If it is of adequate size (and of good enough material to make the effort worthwhile) I think it could be converted into a sporran quite nicely. I'd replace that metal thingy with an antler crown, add a braided leather loop to hold the flap closed, maybe a couple or three braided leather tassels up front, shift the strap keeper to the rear, and there you go.

Of course, I have all that stuff lying around and have a serious penchant for making silk purses out of sow's ears, so the grand total of my investment would be $3 and a few hours of labor.

I think it's worth a go, Matty.

[OftKilted]

Back to the OP's original question...

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Of course, I have all that stuff lying around and have a serious penchant for making silk purses out of sow's ears, so the grand total of my investment would be $3 and a few hours of labor.

I think it's worth a go, Matty.

If the work and modification is something that you would enjoy, then sure. Go for it. Repurposing can be thrifty and enjoyable. (At least one modern kilt-maker out there does that for their fabric.)

If you were not doing that ... then I would lean towards no.

That being said, Troop 7 has patterns for making sporrans out of cardboard and cloth. ( http://www.troop7.net/Resources/6.%2...%20Pattern.pdf ) With a little work the purse would be nicer than that one.

If you think it works, then you have your answer :-)

Just remember, if you ever get into an argument, always try walking a mile in the other person's shoes. Because, when you're done with that walk you're a mile away and they're barefoot.

Happy Crafting and Making!

[Jimmy]

A few years ago while on holiday, I bought a leather bum bag to hold valuables while out walking in the sun and wearing shorts. I found that this fits great as a sporran when I wear my leather kilt although it sits up a bit higher than your normal sporran but I like it

[Bugbear]

There was time when my entire kilt outfit cost about $100, so a $40 sporran was beyond my reach. . I tried looking at the Army Navy for a suitable pouch, with no luck, but I found a simple purse in the ladies dept at TJ Maxx that I hooked up with a couple of choke chains from the pet store and wore for years. In fact, I think I have it on in my avatar... square, simple flap, flexible black leather. NOT elegant, but it carried my car keys nicely.

I would have grabbed that tan number in a minute, but I am with you on the ladies' belts. I go without often enough...

What I REALLY like, though, is the idea of a lady carrying a sporran as an evening bag. I am still looking for the right combination of sporran and lady. You'd have to modify the strap a little to wear it as a shoulder bag....

Yes, that's very modern, MacLowlife, the lady should have to hold the gentleman's sporran.