DIY Sporran

[Blu (Ontario)]

... The one in the picture has quite a capacity without a gusset. I get my wallet. car keys and, cell phone in easily. The large version will aslo accomodate a camera...

You want to be careful not to put too much stuff in it... you don't want to injure yourself!

... I've never done this kind of thing before so it has taken somtime to get a result I was happy with. If any of you are thinking about it I can help you. I'm no Rudi. HoweverI have to start somewhere...

The results speak for themselves! It's a time investment that has yielded fine returns. I'm impressed!

[MDR-V300]

Just so I've got it straight, here:
The basic plan of the sporran is just a pouch with a lid and some way to attach it, yeah?

I'm trying to come up with my own design, but I don't want to end up with something that's distinctly un-sporranish to eyes that know.

little help?

[Freelander Sporrano]

Blu : Thanks for your kind Comments. They too inspire me to do even better next time.


MDR-V300: Thats right the Sporran is just a pouch And a lid for your knick - knacks With some way to attach it to a belt.

The pouch should open wide enough to get your hand into it. That is somthing many shop bought sporrans don't allow. They are too small to be of any practical use.

All the best.....David

[zeytoun]

Also, too small of a sporran looks silly if you are a large guy.

Historically, the original sporrans were larger and often worn to the side or back when more convenient (on a hike, I usually move my sporran to the side or back). When highlander wear became fashionable, sporrans became more decorative and were always worn facing forward. (Don't get me wrong, I'd love to be dressed to the nines with a long horsehair sporran)

So there's a lot of freedom when it comes to design. A pouch with a lid is the general idea. David mentioned having a wide enough opening. Also, if the back of the pouch is flattened and/or the place where it attaches to the strap are far enough apart (as opposed to just a pouch hanging from one point in the strap) then it won't twist as it bounces from you running around the highlands. Not-twisting/being practical is decidedly "sporranish".

[GMan]

David,

EXCELLENT work What a piece of art with its simplicity.

[MDR-V300]

Thanks, Freelander.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I'm going to end up making a sporran out of the same stuff that I'm making a coat out of. Not that I've ever made either thing before, but that just makes it more inviting

[Bill]

That's really outstanding! I am impressed with the fine work you've done. 8)
I've been thinking about trying this myself. Some years ago I was gifted with a moose hide when I lived in Wyoming, I've never tried to do anything with it but I think this may be just the project.

[MDR-V300]

Some years ago I was gifted with a moose hide

Wow, what a big sporran! Have you given any thought to carrying less stuff around?

[Macwizzard]

Freelander,

That is one wicked sporran-and there's not another one like it in the world. You've inspired me to make one. That thing is awesome.

[Donnie]

AWSOME sporran, Freelander! Great Job!