an inexpensive sporran

**puffer** · 1st January 08, 08:49 AM

Here is an inexpensive sporran idea. This one I wear in the Field or for casual wear.

The bag started out as a inexpensive shooting or possibilities belt bag ($19-25.00) Added muskrat fur ( $10.00 ) = $30-$35.00

Note #1 - if you want to dress it , then add "stuff"
Note #2 - There are a full range of basic bags avail. Prices range from above to $45.) Belt & shoulder + there are kits avail.
Note #3 - Do not be concerned with the "straps" or way it "mounts. I just completed one (a diff. bag -black shoulder style) for a Friend, who wears his sporran from a chain. I simply Cut off the straps, then resewed the to the bag (used the old straps) to accommodate the chain.

Hope this will give you some ideas on how to add to your sporran "collection" inexpensively. For me I can not have enough sporrans

Puffer

**ChattanCat** · 1st January 08, 09:10 AM

Where did you find th sporran bag?

**puffer** · 1st January 08, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

Where did you find th sporran bag?

As I mentioned above it was a belt mounted "shooting or "possibilities bag"
I got it over 5 years ago @ a local muzzeloading ( ML) store. I do not know if it is still avail. but I did see it @ Our big ML trade show last spring.

But, If you "goggle" Muzzeloading supplies", you will find that almost all offer a wide variaty of bags. Ranging in cost. This is the site that my freind I mentioned above, got the bag I converted.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product...oducts_id=4076

If you spend the time you will be able to find one that suits you ($$ & style)
NOTE - I very seldom use a "factory bag, because I have several (patterns given to me by my fellow MLers.) they are easy to make & even though leather $$ have gone up, it is still inexpensive. Plus you do need to have the leather working tool ( $50.00 should buy all you need. I get mine from Tandy Leather.)
PM me if you need more help.
BTW, if you make your own, Elk hide is GREAT( easy to work with & durable.) I also just completed one using deer hide, with the fur still on. (deer skin is soft & easy to work with, but is not real durable. ) Also, both these skins will "show "(bulges) the items inside. Norm. I use these skins for "draw string" styles.

Puffer