DIY Rob Roy Style Sporran help

[LKM]

The Rob Roy style is a fairly simple sporran to make. One suggestion is that the main pouch be made with a soft flexible leather. From experience, softer leathers work better for a draw string Rob Roy and stiffer leathers work better for hunting sporrans. With something you would wear at a renaissance festival you might want to look at various mid evil belt pouches for some style inspiration.

For tools I have found a hammer, bot of wire or box nails for punching sewing holes, sewing needle, thread, sharp knife for cutting the leather, and a leather punch for the bigger holes is about all you need. I have found that the inexpensive and more expensive leather punches both seem to break with about the same usage (especially with saddle skirting and armor leathers) and nails hold up better over time then most leather punches I have used.

The basics of making the pattern and pictures of making the first Rob Roy style sporran (far from my first sporran) can be found at:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...utorial-91923/

A note about making your own sporran; after you make one you are likely to make more.

[Tarheel]

A note about making your own sporran; after you make one you are likely to make more.

When you first joined us, Mike S and I (and others) watched with great interest in your exploration of sporran making. Your advise to others was exactly what I anticipated and is surely appreciated. I still learn from others, even though I have made my own sporrans and have plans for more.

[kmcogar]

I decided I am going to make my own sporran. With all the helpful comments from you all and some research on my own, I think I will only be satisfied if I do it myself. I dont want to spend $30-$40 on a "cheap" sporran. It will drive me crazy thinking I could have put that money towards something of better quality or something I made myself. Thanks to 'Madadh' I found a great pattern to start with. The only thing I need to do is pick out my leather and pick up a few extra tools. Currently I am looking for used ones on ebay. I am also finding the leather on ebay. I think for the main pouch I will be using a 2.5 ounce leather and for the flap I will use a heavier 5 ounce leather. A ebayer by the name of 'theleatherguyofmn' seems to have an abundance of leather supplies at a reasonable cost. It may be a little while before I finish my project but I will be sure to post photos once im done.

Wish me luck!

[hylander]

the leather guy is a good resource, I've regularly bought some nice leather from him.

Good luck and enjoy!

[MNlad]

A note about making your own sporran; after you make one you are likely to make more.

Couldn't agree more; it is addictive. You've gotten some great advice, so just a few notes: The Rob Roy is probably the easiest style sporran for a first-timer. Tandy often has a scrap bin at their stores where you can find enough heavier leather to make your top flap and front piece. Supple leather for the front, back and gusset will probably require the purchase of a larger piece of leather. The most useful tools to start with are a good rotary cutter, cutting mat and set of punches. For just one sporran, the mat and cutter aren't really necessary, but make the job much easier and become invaluable if you go on to other leather projects—which you probably will. Good luck and enjoy.

[MacRob46]

A small "stitching horse" is also helpful. It frees up both hands to do the necessary sewing. Tandy has a very simple one but be advised that it is not as easy to use as the more expensive versions.

[kmcogar]

I finally got time to finish my sporran. I must say it was more difficult then I thought it would be. Ended up buying a sewing horse after messing up some stitching. I have enough leather for another, so hopefully I can make it look a little more professional. I still really like my first sporran though. It was fun to make and gets the job done. I learned some things and I think I found myself a great new hobby!

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