Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian
So...I don't quite know if sporran construction belongs in this category but I'm sure that someone will let me know if it doesn't...
A "Do It Yourself" category, perhaps, for all of us non-professionals...

...heavy enough to be okay for the purpose but soft enough to be cut with shears...
Everything should be just fine for a soft, bag-type sporran, such as a Rob Roy. Most other sporrans have a stiff, finished leather back panel that slides easily on the kilt apron and helps the sporran retain its shape. That stiffening can also be accomplished using a layer of something else inside the back panel. I have used fabric to cover a piece of plastic needlepoint mesh (sold at Wal-Mart) when I made a camo sporran. That could also be done using your leather.

Enjoy the creative process.