"poor man's sporran"

[A Hay]

Casey,

Good for you for making a beginning! It take time to become proficient in making sporrans. From my own experience the first 5 were strictly practice pieces. I learned from each one.

I'd suggest you try to get some scrap leather pieces from Tandy Leather or some other source, maybe even upholstry leather scraps and practice the cutting and sewing. Colors don't even have to match.

As far as carving and stamping leather, you can get some simple line patterns from google images for say a shamrock or a cross and practice on small pieces of leather. Maybe there is a Scouter in your area that teaches the Leathercraft Merit Badge who can help you get started.

There are several DYI'ers on the forum that could help you with specific problems you may run in to. Some of my pics may give you some ideas also.

Your cloth sporran is OK for learning the basics, but you will undoubtedly want a leather one soon. The first one doesn't have to be fancy, it's just practice!

Best wishes and let me know if you need some help.

Tom

[cwr89]

well, I think you can tell, my colors don't match now!! hehehe.

I just needed something to go with the new kilt I got, I am tired of having to wear shorts with pockets under to hold the wallet and phone.

I think I might try an apolstry store, or the neighbor's couch.

I see what you mean with the first 5 practice, the one I made in paper was a huge help. (more of a visual learner, you give me a pattern I can most likely follow it.)

now the ironic part is, you say that I might be able to find a scouter who is a leather work merit badge councilor. well, I am a registered leather work and metal work councilor.I have the tools, and the know how, but not the skill, (and carving isn't covered any more unfortunately)

thanks!!!
~Casey