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Any recommendations on weight of leather to use for a sporran?  I've made a couple from leftover 4-5 oz chap leather, but I have to order leather to make a couple of sporran and wondered if people generally use heavier or lighter leather. One pattern I found used 8 oz leather which seemed thick? Sporran would be a semi-formal style with some fur on front or flap.   --John 

PS. Wondering if plural for sporran is sporran or sporrans? 

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It should "plural" like sheep..to which they are related..
Unless they are not yet adult, in which case they would "plural" like lamb(s).

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I guess the more excited you get, plus your measurements dictate the weight to control how discrete you want to be , or how proud you are assuming you wear the kilt like a scotchman

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"I guess the more excited you get, plus your measurements dictate the weight to control how discrete you want to be , or how proud you are assuming you wear the kilt like a scotchman "
scotchman ?!

5oz to 8oz..
Formal ( empty, except maybe a phone and light wallet) 5 oz.
Formal / practical ( for carrying more things in, phone, wallet, change, small flask ( if not worn on a belt or strap ) 8 oz ).

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oops

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8 oz is way too heavy in my opinion. I use 5-6 oz for sporrans. When doing semi-formal, I use 5 - 6 oz for front and back and 4 oz for the gusset.

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