How are hair sporrans constructed?

**OC Richard** · 7th July 19, 06:08 AM

My modern goathair sporran came with a wide belt loop on the back side of the front panel

And I tried wearing it that way a few times. It was hard to get at the stuff in the sporran.

So I took it to a shoe repair place and they sewed on a couple leather belt loops, a bit crude but it does the job. I've worn this sporran regularly for several years and these loops have held up well. Now the sporran functions like normal sporrans should.

**Father Bill** · 7th July 19, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

My modern goathair sporran came with a wide belt loop on the back side of the front panel

And I tried wearing it that way a few times. It was hard to get at the stuff in the sporran.

I have one like that, and I agree. I put a leather loop on the back, but now I have trouble keeping it closed.

Ah well Richard, do what I do - wear it the way it's designed (it hangs better) and we'll have to be prepared to suck in our guts to put stuff in or get it out.

By the way, I really appreciate the clearly knowledgeable tutorial. Thanks, Richard!

**OC Richard** · 7th July 19, 06:18 AM

Mine has an ordinary snap closure as you can see in the photos I added. So there's no issue with it staying closed.

I think the army wanted them to stay neat and close to the body while on parade, that's my theory anyhow.