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Repurposing a leather jacket Ideas?
sewgirl Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 3/6/03 Posts: 247	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/27/12 6:47 PM While negotiating downed trees and avoiding thigh high water in the aftermath of Sandy, DH ripped a large hole in the sleeve of his beloved black leather jacket. Well, his loss is my gain . I'd love to use the leather to sew something, maybe an accent on a garment or something, but nothing is calling me. Thus far, I've persuaded him to allow me to add it to the hoard, er, stash, but I think he'll chuck it unless I can come up with a realistic plan. Would love to hear your ideas.
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 430	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/27/12 7:16 PM Purse, wallet, tablet case, If you want wearable: gloves, vest, detachable collar.
Kathi R   Intermediate CA USA Member since 2/28/05 Posts: 2061 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/27/12 8:39 PM Check out this review that Karen6790 did on a purse made from a pair of pants.....I traced the pattern, but never got any further than that in my quest for a purse made from the thrift store skirts I have been collecting. Karen's purse ------ 2012 : starting stash 386, net additions 206, used 164, ending stash 428...I'm never going to get in front of this pile of fabric!
DOGLOVER389 Advanced Beginner Member since 1/11/12 Posts: 104	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/28/12 0:20 AM Hi, You could make a really nice dog bed. DogLover389 ------ Cut my teeth on a Kenmore 117.58 http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals.com/173/PictPage/1922064294.html Singer Merritt 9612
PattyE   Intermediate MI Member since 9/7/10 Posts: 676	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/28/12 9:02 AM Leather trim on a coat or blazer/jacket always looks chic...lapels, sleeves, epaulets, etc.
JOshiro   Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 5/14/05 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewgirl << Like this post Date: 12/28/12 9:45 AM Pieced obi belt, trim for headbands, make little flowers, baby Mary Jane shoes, zippered bag or folding wallet...
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3326	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/29/12 11:26 PM I love a leather vest. You can go for smooth and plain or lined with something snuggly. ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
biochemistress   Advanced VA USA Member since 11/8/05 Posts: 271	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/31/12 7:42 PM Either a whole bag or the accents (tabs, straps, etc.) are great in leather. Or something really different, like slippers/shoes! Spats? I also have a friend that bound journals in leather.
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7111	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewgirl << 1 member likes this. Date: 12/31/12 7:46 PM So this is DH's jacket? I'd make him something out of it so he can cherish it (and you) forever. Maybe a laptop case; an Ipad case, a Kindle cozy. Then use the rest for yourself. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair

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