My Turn! (Rob Roy Sporran)

**Mikilt** · 18th November 10, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by budd4766

Here's the one I based my sporran on. It probably would work better if you used more flexible "upholstery" type leather, but I made mine out of veg-tan tooling leather and a pig skin liner. Personal preference. Anyway, this pattern has been floating around a while, and is pretty easy to do. Enjoy! AND POST PICS!!!

http://www.nwta.com/patterns/pdfs/291sporr.pdf

Thank you. I do in fact have that very pattern but as longhuntr pointed out, it's not what we conventionally think of as a "Rob Roy". I am hoping to find a pattern for a drawstring sporran like the one Liam Neeson wore in the movie Rob Roy. Apologies, I should have been more clear

**budd4766** · 18th November 10, 03:24 PM

Not a problem...but I don't have that one on hand. If you happen across it, I'd appreciate a copy, if you don't mind..

**Nighthawk** · 19th November 10, 07:40 AM

I used a pattern from this set for my Rob Roy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PURSE-BAG-BELT-C...item1c169ed950

It needed a little tweeking, but worked out well. In particular, I used the ones on the bottom left. I used deer tanned kid skin for the bag, and veg tanned leather for a stiffener and reenforcer for the front and back.

**Mikilt** · 19th November 10, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I used a pattern from this set for my Rob Roy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PURSE-BAG-BELT-C...item1c169ed950

It needed a little tweeking, but worked out well.

Pattern "I" I assume? I have been issued a challenge to make a Rob Roy sporran using no animal products at all. I'll probably use canvas or hemp. With the right pattern, it shouldn't be too tough.

**Nighthawk** · 19th November 10, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Mikilt

Pattern "I" I assume? I have been issued a challenge to make a Rob Roy sporran using no animal products at all. I'll probably use canvas or hemp. With the right pattern, it shouldn't be too tough.

H and I are almost identical. I don't remember which...

Anyway, trying to keep it as primitive as possible, this was my result:

Not too bad, especially for a first attempt! It's not nearly so polished as Budd's, but I was actually going for that. Oh yeah- and the flap is buttoned on, so it's interchangable! I need to get off my rear and make a new one...

**Mikilt** · 19th November 10, 08:05 AM

Nighthawk,
Yes, I recall that sporran from your original thread. I love your use of antler. I had intended to incorporate some of your design features in my sporran. I'll keep you posted.

**Nighthawk** · 19th November 10, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mikilt

Nighthawk,
Yes, I recall that sporran from your original thread. I love your use of antler. I had intended to incorporate some of your design features in my sporran. I'll keep you posted.

I look forward to seeing it! Do you have antler? I can't send you a crown, but I do have plenty of antler from which I can make you a button, if you need.