First sporran attempt

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

That looks very good. I wouald also like to see the back, and a shot with the flap open.

[pdcorlis]

Lokks great - job well done!

[MacTavishOfJapan]

Thanks for the shot H. I have to say it looks fantastic. You should be very proud!

[Woodsheal]

Nice sporran! And a nice sword, too. Is that from Armour Class?

[H. Hastings]

Here is a shot of the back and another of the flap up.

[Caradoc]

Here is a shot of the back and another of the flap up.

Very nice indeed.

You might give some thought for the next one - where the thong comes through the top of the sporran (the "closure" thong) you might put it through some holes in the top of the "stiffener" tab.

I've got one sporran of each, and putting the thong through the stiffener draws the bottom of the bag up as you tighten it, making for a more compact package.

[H. Hastings]

Nice sporran! And a nice sword, too. Is that from Armour Class?

The sword is a new release from Albion Swords. http://www.albion-swords.com/

It's in the Next Generation line and is called the Chieftain.

[Deasan]

Nice work on the first sporran. I was wondering what that new Albion looks like as well. I have the "Caithness" sword and am pleased with the work on it.
Slainte,
Deasan

[H. Hastings]

Hey Chelsea! You made it over here! Everybody, allow me to introduce my daughter Chelsea (drop dead gorgeous, smart as a whip, and a pretty fair armourer/quilter/seamstress to boot).

Not cold, just had other things to do besides pose for a photo op.

Turpin, boots came from a company called Leatherstocking. Same kind of operation as Catskill Mt Boots. Just about every Ren fair has one like it. They're on the pricey side but custom fit and wear a long time.

[Caradoc]

Turpin, boots came from a company called Leatherstocking. Same kind of operation as Catskill Mt Boots. Just about every Ren fair has one like it. They're on the pricey side but custom fit and wear a long time.

While I've not gotten anything from Leatherstocking, I've got a pair of boots from SodHoppers that get about 75-100 miles per year put on them - and they're about 12 years old, have been re-soled once, new laces once, and are still the most comfortable footwear I own by several orders of magnitude.

I'd agree on "pricy," but if you break down the cost of buying new shoes instead of keeping the good ones, they break even within about six years.

I've even worn them casually, not just at reenactment events.

(And mine have a small sheath stitched inside the cuff of the right boot.)