Sporran for a handicapped friend

**Nighthawk** · 19th August 10, 12:26 PM

My first sporran! Sorta...

I have a friend who has MS. He has a hard time walking, and uses a walker. He can't wear a regular sporran because it gets in the way of his legs, or it gets in the way of his walker. So I watched him walk with his sporran on and it occurred to me- the sporran is too long! It's not the belt, not wear the sporran is worn- the body of the sporran itself hung just right to get in his way. So I did some research into belt bags. I found this on eBay, which I liked:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

But it's not all that big and won't hold wallet, keys, cell phone, etc. So I made a sporran that is a hybrid of a traditional sporran and a belt pouch!

The clan crest is Lyle.

Extra deep gusset- 3 inches- to make room for all the stuff that we all carry.

And dee rings for belt attachment.

I'll be making a sporran belt that attaches like a sporran chain, using spring clips to make it easy for my friend to attach the belt. I can't wait to get a picture of him wearing it! I think he's going to be stoked!

**robdog1701** · 19th August 10, 12:38 PM

You are a very good man, Nighthawk.

The Sporran is brilliant, also.

**denmcdough** · 19th August 10, 01:44 PM

Yes, I concur...you're a good man to think of your friend. It's nice to know that there's still kindness in this world. I think your friend will be tickled!!!

**Lyle1** · 19th August 10, 02:20 PM

Not only a good-hearted man, but a talented one, too. I particularly like that you used the Lyle crest in your design, but then I'm prejudiced on that score! I think your friend will appreciate your efforts. Is it meant going to be a surprise?

**Nighthawk** · 19th August 10, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lyle1

Not only a good-hearted man, but a talented one, too. I particularly like that you used the Lyle crest in your design, but then I'm prejudiced on that score! I think your friend will appreciate your efforts. Is it meant going to be a surprise?

Yeah! It's an anniversary present for him and his wife. I was a little unsure about the overall design. Good to know that it's not totally out in left field!

Oh, and it was a pain in the butt to find a decent resolution image of that crest! I actually had to design my own rooster for it! It was a good learning project for sure.

**Lyle1** · 19th August 10, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Oh, and it was a pain in the butt to find a decent resolution image of that crest! I actually had to design my own rooster for it! It was a good learning project for sure.

I understand. The first time I saw a depiction of that crest, the artist who drew it must have had they same problem; he substituted a chubby peep for the cock! I've also noticed that several vendors offer an incorrect Lyle crest.