Hand Made Rob Roy Sporran!

[Navyguy]

It looks good, I think I gotta give it a try.

[billmcc]

What is the book you are referring to? It may be something for me to check out!

The book I think he is referring to is titled "So You're Going To Wear The Kilt" by J. Charles Thompson. I have a copy of the revised 3rd edition which is dated 1989.

There is a 4-page section on how to make 2 kinds of sporrans. The patterns are small hand-drawn diagrams showing the basic shape and dimensions of each sporran's parts.

[Improv1]

Thanks Bill!

[BLAZN]

The book I think he is referring to is titled "So You're Going To Wear The Kilt" by J. Charles Thompson. I have a copy of the revised 3rd edition which is dated 1989.

There is a 4-page section on how to make 2 kinds of sporrans. The patterns are small hand-drawn diagrams showing the basic shape and dimensions of each sporran's parts.

Oh bother. Thanks for the correction. Third Edition, you say? Hmmm... will the Second Edition have the same appendix? I didn't realize there was a Third Edition. I ended up ordering a Second Edition copy, used. Not only was it inexpensive (I payed a total of $12.15 AFTER shipping through Amazon), but (and here comes the really important part) the on I ordered had the shortest shipping time. I could have gotten the book for less money, but not in less time. I'm so impatient. lol

[JimB]

Quote: That particular piece I bought locally, but I paid way too much per square foot. I have seen good prices on ebay for all kinds of leather, but I plan generally to order from this place.

http://www.foxvalleyleather.com/

They're in Salt Lake City and have a downloadable catalogue that includes all types of leathers. TR grade elk for 4.25/ sq. ft and #3 grade for 3.50 (whole hides, sides, and quarters). Buffalo, cow, deer, and more. Tools, knife-making, and black powder supplies.


No kidding!
I didn't know about them and l live here.
I'll have to go check them out. I hope I can buy small pieces. I've never made a sporran before, but I'd love to try.

[billmcc]

Third Edition, you say? Hmmm... will the Second Edition have the same appendix?

Blazn,

I don't know if the Second Edition has the same appendix. Let us know when your book arrives.

[David Dalglish]

Your sporron looks great, well done

[Improv1]

I started on my second last night, practicing with leather lacing to make a more rustic looking Rob Roy... sort of a baseball-looking stitch pattern.

[McMurdo]

I like the baseball stitch idea, cant wait to see what you come up with.