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    This is a pattern I have used several times.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n9...NRLlamOU5eRfjA

    And here is a picture of one I made for a friend IMAG0307.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Madadh View Post
    This is a pattern I have used several times.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n9...NRLlamOU5eRfjA

    And here is a picture of one I made for a friend IMAG0307.jpg
    WOW! that looks really great. That pdf is exactly what I needed to get started too. I like the idea of going to the thrift store for leather. Pretty smart. I'll have to check it out and see if there is any worth while stuff to practice with.

    Where do you get your leather? Also, I have been looking at leather and different weights. I'm looking on ebay mostly. What would be the best weight of the leather for the carrying portion for the bag? Then what would be the best weight for the lid part.

    Links to products would be much appreciated!

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    Couldn't agree more, hylander. Making your own is not about cash value, but it is about intrinsic value. I made my first sporran without even the correct tools. I took my time and it turned out rather well (well enough that a friend wanted it as her clutch purse). A very strong second on Tandy or similar reputable shop. The staff are almost always leather workers themselves (met a sporran maker, even) and can provide excellent advice to aid in value purchases. Leather sources can vary. I had some very odd looks from my spouse arriving home with used purses. But now I'm happy to have my very own "Fossil" lining sporran. I've added tools incrementally as I move on to other wants in the final product. And third, yes it is true; you can't just make one or two. There is always some little thing you want to do better next time or some design just waiting to become real.

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    Tandy is where I get most of my veg tan tooling leather. I have also used buffalo hide for the bags.

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    I used the same tong over (a deer tine in my case) the ornament on the flap for closure. I think it is a good latching mechanism. Good looking sporran.

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