Opinions please!

**LindyLoo** · 17th January 09, 10:24 AM

I've been making sporrans as a hobby for a couple of months now. I originally intended to make the Rob Roy style sporrans on my old sewing machine, but it refused to budge. So I had to design a completely different style that I could do entirely by hand, and now it's kinda stuck.

The problem is, a couple of guys at work have said they really like them (and commissioned me to make them one!) but I don't know if they're just being polite cos they know how obsessed I am!

So I need opinions! I need to know if it's worth carrying on down this route or scrap this style and start over.

I'll try to post some pics here, hope it works.

LindyLoo

[IMG]http:/usersitesv19/sporranlegion.com/wwwroot/userimages/spor011.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http:/usersitesv19/sporranlegion.com/wwwroot/userimages/spor003.jpg[/IMG]

**sathor** · 17th January 09, 10:29 AM

I can't follow the links, I don't think they are normal HTML there, with the logged in user paths and such.

**LindyLoo** · 17th January 09, 10:32 AM

oh bloomin 'eck, I'll figure this out eventually!

**sathor** · 17th January 09, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by LindyLoo

oh bloomin 'eck, I'll figure this out eventually!

I think you were logged into your accoutn, and that is the 'view' it gives for showing the structure of the directory, but if you go to the site they are on itself you should have the links you need.

**Pleater** · 17th January 09, 10:58 AM

Just checking - you do have the leather needles for the machine, the ones with a triangular tip to cut through the leather?

Most machines can manage a lot, as long as they have the right needles.

Anne the Pleater

**sydnie7** · 17th January 09, 12:03 PM

I think the colors are lovely and the basic design looks good. My one "eh" is the oversized lacing. Especially when it is in contrasting color -- jumps out at me, not in a good way. Looks a bit like those kits that kids make up into wallets and such (summer camp crafts). Aside from that personal observation, all else is good. Do you make/supply sporran belts to match?

**IRISH** · 17th January 09, 12:32 PM

very nice work!

**Southern Breeze** · 17th January 09, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by LindyLoo

oh bloomin 'eck, I'll figure this out eventually!

Houston, we have a problem!

I'm getting this when I click on the link -

Service Unavailable

HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable.

**Pleater** · 17th January 09, 05:24 PM

Dangerous sewing indeed - snapping needles are a sure sign you are trying to push beyond design limits.

My two lively offspring are now adults, but I think what sanity I do retain is due to having a craft type hobby to escape into.

Anne the Pleater

**pdcorlis** · 17th January 09, 10:58 AM

I visited your site and I really think you're on to something! Looks like you've found a fresh take on classic form. To be honest with you - they seem just a little rough around the edges but that will disappear as you refine your skills, materials and ideas. KEEP GOING - I love the color selection and overall designs! I mean really, a dark green leather day sporran? YUM!