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