Sporran Strap

[Big Dave]

Wow! That's fantastic looking, I'll be trying that myself. Great job.

[Iolaus]

Thanks.

Yes, it's a mystery braid; the concho is just for decoration. I'm not sure what the double twist portion is called, but I did it by simply slitting it and turning the strap in on it's self.

I'm considering the possibility of making a few of these for sale in the future. There's a couple of other techniques I want to play with first. No promises, but maybe. ;)

[GlassMan]

If you do put me on your list of buyers! 8)

[Iolaus]

...and as for DIY:

I cut it.
I trimed it.
I sliced it.
I punched it.
I dyed it.
I braided it.
I twisted it.
I attached the hardware.

There you go!! ;)

[mddock58]

Yes, it's a mystery braid; the concho is just for decoration. I'm not sure what the double twist portion is called, but I did it by simply slitting it and turning the strap in on it's self. ;)

And you're keeping it a mystery!

I like the twist too! easy, and looks great!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Iolaus, great strap! You really should consider making them for sale. I would be interested in one!

[Big Paul]

Iolaus, great strap! You really should consider making them for sale. I would be interested in one!

I'm in! Put me on the list!! If a list does happen.:-D

[NancyMan]

Aye, that's a beauty Iolaus. You've got taste as well as skill and imagination.

Earlier on in my kiltedness I made one of those myself-out of a nylon dog's collar. ....Well I wanted to look butch, project a little attitude, you know? Gave it a short length of heavy chain on each end and really industrial strength clips. Wore it with a ladies kilt so I had both the yin and yang happening....

I guess my point is that the wearing 'O the kilt inspires many of us to creation and innovation in fashionably attiring ourselves. And I guess, like you, I'm a fashion forward type of guy. 8)

Chaio baby,
Vincent

[Freelander Sporrano]

Well done that man....I got a comment on a braided strap I made once . The person asked me if the braiding rubs the kilt (Wool kilt) have you any input on that ?

[Iolaus]

Well done that man....I got a comment on a braided strap I made once . The person asked me if the braiding rubs the kilt (Wool kilt) have you any input on that?

I don't think the braiding itself is the problem. I made the strap out of natural hide strapping, so only one side of the leather is finished - the back side is rough. I do notice that when I pull the sporran around to the side, the belt doesn't exactly slide easily.

Giving the idea a little thought though... If you were to take two different belts made of the same leather - one braided and one not - the braided belt would have less surface area in contact with the kilt, so I would imagine it would rub less.