The Berserk Sporran Project

**berserkbishop** · 4th October 07, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Archangel

It doesn't look like you're using a double needle sewing technique. Are you familiar with that? It's a lot easier on your fingers and gives a nice seam.

I am using a traditional saddle stitch (its a 2 needle technique). The leather is actually a bit thicker than it looks so im not really worried about the strap tearing through, but I will probably move it up and sew through another piece of leather as a backing. Thanks for the advice all. Hopefully it will be done by the time I get off work tonight!

**berserkbishop** · 5th October 07, 03:27 AM

Alright, after a full night of hand stitching and rivet and snap setting, the Berserk Sporran is done. Ok, so not really. It is good enough to hold me over at the games tho! No pics yet as my camera has quit on my but I might post later today after the game. There is still a bit of adjustment and finishing touches that needs to be done and I would like to find a button to add some considerable weight to the closure. Again, sorry about not having pics!

**berserkbishop** · 5th October 07, 07:47 AM

Needs some finishing touches but I think it looks alright for my first sporran. Opinions and comments welcome!

**Clockwork John** · 5th October 07, 08:43 AM

Looks great, especially for a first attempt. I've been throwing around the idea of making my own sporran, and after seeing the success that you had, I think I'm gonna give it a shot.

**Panache** · 5th October 07, 08:47 AM

I would say very well done for your first sporran. (You should have seen Freelander Sporran's first prototype!

) It is simple and will go nicely with a brown day wear outfit.

I would suggest a slight alteration and not having the flap come to a sharp point. If it were mine I would slightly round it. To me that sharp angle stands out from as not blending in with the other soft curves of the sporran.

A decorative button would look nice but visually isn't essential.

Well done and enjoy the games make sure to bug...err shake Todd's hand at the Clan Cumming tent.

Cheers

Jamie

**Clockwork John** · 5th October 07, 08:54 AM

Good point about the flap shape, Panache. Not only does it not fit with the general shape of the sporran, but when you take into account where a sporran is worn, it may look a bit... um... shall we say, suggestive...

**Panache** · 11th February 08, 08:05 AM

Quite nice. The decorative horn button, rounding out the flap, and adding the braiding give your sporran a bit more finished look (though still keeping true to its rustic good looks)

Hmmmm....I seem to recall some advice advocating that earlier....hmmm...

Originally Posted by Panache

...I would suggest a slight alteration and not having the flap come to a sharp point. If it were mine I would slightly round it. To me that sharp angle stands out from as not blending in with the other soft curves of the sporran.

A decorative button would look nice but visually isn't essential.

I'm just teasing you! You should be proud to wear such a handsome sporran.

Cheers

Jamie