I am a nut for thrift store buys. We have a DAV store that once in a while has a 97 cent sale for clothing. I like looking at the leather belts (that nobody but me wants to purchase). I can usually harvest some nice hardware along with some nice leather.
My latest one is a brown belt that I cut up and made some wristbands. Sometimes I have to get creative with the existing holes because I do not want to waste a bit.
Here is one wristband I made.
I would be interested in hearing other success stories with leather from thrift stores.
With all those amazing leather creations, I felt a bit intimidated. I am self taught so be gentle.
I like making things for my family. There is a picture of the boot strap I made for my wife (with a matching wristband) and a wristband for myself.