Ferguson Britt Inverlochy copycat W.I.P.

[Cowher]

So I LOVE the Britt Inverlochy sporran. I recently came into some fur. It's 7 1/2 by 15 inches. I think the fur looks better with the 7 1/2 wide and the 15 tall. I was wondering if anyone who has a Britt sporran in this fashion could you post pics of the front back and with the mouth open?
Also any one know where to start? I am going to mock up the leather cantle with paper but honestly I'm pretty lost. I think this will be great when it's done but if someone had the heart to help I would be very greatfull.

[Ryan Ross]

Wow... That's quite an ambitious project!

I'm not much of a leather worker myself, so I can offer very little in the way of advice, save this:

Unless you are a very experienced leather worker, I would suggest a much more simple style of sporran to try; anything with a built-up leather cantle will be tricky. I'd also mention that the Inverlochy is a very large sporran, so unless you are at least 6'4" and of a decent frame, I'd consider going for the Inverarnan style (which is esentially a smaller version of the Inverlochy).

Otherwise, best of luck to you and keep us posted.

[ThistleDown]

oh dear oh dear oh dear Cowher, dear. Perhaps an apprenticeship with the master leatherworker Britt would be the path to follow. Write to him, he's a lovely chap (despite his steely gaze). You might even offer him the bit fur you have and then design the sporran together.

[Ryan Ross]

oh dear oh dear oh dear Cowher, dear. Perhaps an apprenticeship with the master leatherworker Britt would be the path to follow. Write to him, he's a lovely chap (despite his steely gaze). You might even offer him the bit fur you have and then design the sporran together.

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[Cowher]

That's not a bad idea but I simply can't afford his work. Yet maybe he'll offer some advise on where to start. I made a black leather day sporran before. I actually liked how it looked. It was a little short top to bottom and my stitches were not perfectly spaced but I think I have figured out how to fix this. I have a man who has worked on moccasins since the 60's. I am going to seek his help also. I'm going to take my time and I know it will not look as good as a purchased one but I think it will be eye catching either way and I will be proud that I made it.
[note] I don't mean to give the impression that I want to rip off Master Britts work. Rather my sporran is inspired by the fantastic sporrans he makes. I used the name in the title of this thread to get people to look and help me. I appologise if I offended anyone especially Master Britt.

oh dear oh dear oh dear Cowher, dear. Perhaps an apprenticeship with the master leatherworker Britt would be the path to follow. Write to him, he's a lovely chap (despite his steely gaze). You might even offer him the bit fur you have and then design the sporran together.

[davidlpope]

PM Sent!

[rondo]

Even the longest journey begins with but the first step. I say go for it.

Rondo

[Cowher]

So I went to my local leather worker and spoke to him about my project. After seeing my drawings and the fur I have on hand he cut a thin sheet of leather that would be used for a wallet. He told me to get a adhesive called E-6000 he wants me to lightly spread this glue to the pelt and let it dry for 5 minutes to get tacky. Then I carefully laid the thin leather over the glue and pressed every inch to stick the two pieces together. Once the pelt and the leather are glued together I have to let it dry for 24 hours. I'll have a update for the next step soon. wile I do this project if any one has tips for me they would be appreciated. I am thinking out every step as much as I can but I have learned that the xmarks rabble is a wealth of knowledge.




I realized that the pelt has a natural curve in it so I cut the leather into strips that might overlap. I am going to try to have it follow the curve of the pelt.

[Ryan Ross]

I realized that the pelt has a natural curve in it so I cut the leather into strips that might overlap. I am going to try to have it follow the curve of the pelt.

Interesting... but I'm confused as to your rationale for cutting your backing material in strips to "follow the curve of the pelt".

[T-Bone]

What kind of fur are you using?