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Fill in the blank: I just harvested all the leather from my old leather jacket, now I should turn it into _______?

Asked by Ltryptophan (12091points) December 26th, 2010

My leather jacket got a big tear. I don’t like the style much anymore, and it was from the end of the twentieth century. The rest of the leather was very beautiful. So I decided that I could use that leather for something else.

But what? Should I make gloves? A hat? Any suggestions or sewing tips would be great!

I bet I could make some cool slippers.

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JLeslie's avatar

Purse/handbag?

buckyboy28's avatar

An old-timey football helmet would be cool. Or a football.

Ltryptophan's avatar

Where do I get an old time football helmet pattern?

buckyboy28's avatar

@Ltryptophan I’ve been looking around for a template, but haven’t found anything. Here’s a few close up pictures that I’ve been able to find.

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lucillelucillelucille's avatar

I have leather from jackets and purses that I am thinking of lining some mahogany boxes I plan to make.:)
Billfolds might be good project too.

etignotasanimum's avatar

I don’t know how you would do it, but it might be kind of cool if you could make a wallet out of it. Granted, that might be impossibly hard; I’m not sure.

suncatt's avatar

I am planning to cover my cheap ottoman with the leather from my old jacket.

cawlin's avatar

If you ride a bike you could make a great pannier set or handlebar bag.

Cruiser's avatar

Guitar strap and blindfold while you are at it. ;)

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LyreBirdGirl's avatar

You should make some nice stylish gloves…I have a pair and they are heavenly in the snowy mounths! :)

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