How can I fix this sporran?

[kilted2000]

I bought this sporran about 20 years ago. After many years on hiatus, my kilt wearing resumed late last year. When I got my old sporran out I noticed the clasp was broken. How can I get this fixed? Who can I take it to or can I do it easily myself?

[Troglodyte]

A common problem with press-stud fastenings...

My preference would be to remove the remaining part of the existing press-stud, and replace it with a monk-rivet (sometimes called a capstan-rivet) in either brass of nickel. The leather tab with the hole where the missing part has been will need to have a small slit cut along the length of the tab, in the centre, of about 1/4 inch, to allow the tab to pass over the new rivet.

The monk-rivet is a two-piece item, with the rivet being held in place by an almost flat screw, which will use the existing hole when the other part of press-stud is removed.

Most leather-craft supplies have a range of sizes and styles, so you ought to be able to find something that suits.

Alternatively, a shoe-repair or even a dry-cleaners can replace the press-stud if that is what you prefer.

Good luck..!

[DunRovinStation]

My local shoe repair shop (yes, they still exist) is a leather genius and has done several satchel repairs for me. Maybe ask there. I know there have to be great leather workers in Tennessee.

[imrichmond]

Like DunRovinStation, I've had the clasps on several sporrans repaired by my local shoe repair shop. It's an inexpensive and easy repair for a competent leather worker.