Sporran #3

[pdcorlis]

More, More!

[tombont]

Step 6: Backing

I glued the back of the main pieces to the skin side of the pig skin (the flesh side is the good side). On the front piece I didn't get enough glue all the way to edge so I had to put some more in there (and thus wait for THAT to dry).

After the glue dried I cut the pig skin as close to the edge of the main pieces as I could. Then I burnished the top edge of the top of the front piece.



Step 7: Attaching Strap Anchors

I used small double cap rivets to attach the anchors. I started out with the longer ones but there wasn't enough leather to hold it so the stem bent. I was a little worried the shorter ones wouldn't work but they did. You can see the mess on the left bottom rivet location where I had to take the long one out and put a short one in. Luckily this is the back so no one will see it except for me (and anyone reading this).

You may ask why I didn't put these on before applying the liner. I wanted to ensure a very flat surface to put my granite slap on while gluing. If the anchors had been in place, I might not have gotten a good gluing. YMMV.

Learning Point: Ensure you don't get any glue on your main surface. It is hard to get off and cover up. I got two little spots now. My wife couldn't find them but I know they are there.




Step 8: Super Sheening

I know I said I was going to Satin Sheen, but I decided to Super Sheen it. I was not let down. It didn't lighten up, though. It got darker but much richer.

I am not sure why it looks like the Sheen isn't covered under the anchors. It is. Must be a picture artifact.



Step 9: Gusset Assembly

I glued the folds and then stitched. Unfortunately, my measurements were off somewhat because I didn't have enough to make an identical fold on the other side. Drats.





Step 10: Attach Gusset to Front Piece

I used a locking stitch.

Inside view



Stitched end of the Gusset



Outside view, turn inside out. Notice I do not yet have the other end of the gusset stitched up yet. I waited until I was done attaching it to the front piece so I would have an exact fit. I stopped about 6 stitches down and glued the seam.



Turned right side out. I am not sure where those little white sparkles are coming from. I guess it's just that shiny :-)




To be continued . . .

[JolyStNicholas]

Ah! It ended much to soon, I along with others will be wait'in ta see the end!

Looks grand so far!

[tombont]

Step 11: Attach the back piece (and sew the other side of the gusset)

Darn it! For some reason, I ended up with more gusset on the back than the front. I've measured it and it should work. I think I am stretching the leather during the sewing process or it's because I used a longer stitch. I've been wanting to experiment and see what happens. I suspect stretching instead of longer stitches, though.

To compensate, I bunched a bit on the left side and half-way down. It doesn't look that bad but I sure wish I didn't have to do that.

Also, the unmatched seams stick out if you know what to look for.



You can see the longer stitches at the bottom in this one. I used the regular, shorter ones at the top for structural support.

The lining looks great.



Step 12: Gusset Ties

To keep the gusset tight against the flap, I decided to use 3/16" eyelets. My experience in the past has been the leather tends to tear when you pass lacing through them. Besides, it looks nicer.

I bunched it up, tied it in a knot inside and then run it out and through the loop. Decorative and functional.





Step 13: Burnish the Flap Edge

Done. I had to re-glue most of the edge. For some reason the burnishing doesn't work good on the pig skin. Too thin?

Step 14: Attach the Tassels

Two holes each, single thread. I hope it holds.

Note the shorter, center tassel. I put it on KNOWING I was going to take it off and redo it but once I saw it, I kinda liked it.







Step 15: Clean up.



Total Time to build Rob Roy Sporran, Tom Bont Mod 1: 12 hours give or take.

[tombont]

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