My first sporran

[RB51]

Inspired by some of the incredible craftsmanship I've seen here, I decided to try my hand at making a semi-dress sporran. The fur on the front is from an old mink, I think, jacket that a friend gave me, and the little thingymajiggs on the tassels (sorry, don't know what they are called) are made of deer antler that I drilled out. Over all I don't think it turned out too badly, although there are a few things I would change next time.



Laurie

[Hothir Ethelnor]

Very nice!

[McMurdo]

Looks great to me you should be proud of yourself.

[beloitpiper]

That looks fantastic! You've done well.

[Chas]

Really good effort Laurie. I believe the "thingamajigs" are called bells. Is the mink glued or sewn on?

Regards

Chas

[MacKay71]

Looks Good!!

[RB51]

Really good effort Laurie. I believe the "thingamajigs" are called bells. Is the mink glued or sewn on?

Regards

Chas

When I cut the fur out to attach it to the sporran the edges looked a little dodgy to be sewn on, so I ended up gluing it with contact cement. In thinking about it more, I suppose I could have sewn down the fur first, then sewn on the gusset and turned it back over the sewn edge of the fur. Maybe have to try that next time. Thanks for clarifying what the bells are.

Laurie

[Kiltman]

You certainly did a good job. Thanks for the picture.

[Old Hippie]

Yes, the lads and lasses here are an inspiration to me, too. After seeing your handiwork, I can say you've joined that august company!

That looks really nice!

:ootd:

[KiltedSurveyor]

Looks good, even better made from reclaimed materials (the mink coat). There is always something you would do different, but that's what the next time is for!