Possible new project - FD leather sporran

**Laird_M** · 17th July 12, 08:47 AM

Was just showing my eldest some pictures of full dress sporrans on Heritage of Scotland site and came across this:

Can someone let me know the rough dimensions of a FD sporran, so that I can start planning.
I rather like the one in the pic, its different from the usual fluffy bunny things, but for £70 I could make myself a few...

**Grizzly** · 17th July 12, 09:19 AM

Martin they are approx 9x7 or thereabouts. I like those too. Commonly known as hunting or hunter sporrans. Further to our discussion on Sunday if you are making one of those count me in.

**Laird_M** · 17th July 12, 09:30 AM

Thanks Simon.
I'll see how well mine goes first and then do yours.

**Grizzly** · 17th July 12, 10:04 AM

Fantastic mate, look forward to it. If yours turns out ok I wouldnt mind it being a tadge larger. As you know for the sake of proportionality being slightly larger than the average gent. We can discuss details at a later stage. Good luck with yours I am sure it will turn out great.

**David Thorpe** · 17th July 12, 10:12 AM

This one is 9 1/2 x 7 3/4".

**Laird_M** · 18th July 12, 04:47 AM

Ah, I knew it somehow looked vaguely familiar...liked your one.
And that gives me an idea... I could set a clan badge in the targe, or a thistle, or a stags head or...

Roll on 1630hrs when I can dash home and do some sketches.