Petsha Report post Posted August 13, 2009 here is the situation I'm making a simple bag out of an old jacked (as soon as I got something to show pictures will be coming over) I'm using the old jacked cause it has the look i'm going for (since I have no experience with dyeing yet) I have also made some medieval pouches and some small things from old jackets pants and leather of old couches I have been collecting for a while. I'm a scout leader as an 18yr old student and this is my way of recycling and sparing some cash I would like to hear the opinions experiences from me being plain cheap and being environmental friendly Greetz Petsha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Hi Greetz, I think you're using leather wisely! Some of the older leather jackets were made from extremely nice leather, and it's always nice to recycle in the manner that you're doing. Congrats! Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milli Report post Posted August 13, 2009 What a great idea! I have a couple old leather jackets that have been hanging in the closet for years that don't fit anybody, but hate to just throw out. Now I just need to figure out what to turn them into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Petcha, cool idea, I look forward to seeing pictures of your work. A friend of mine has made knife sheaths using leather from old cowboy boots...not the best craftsman, but they held his knives so he was happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petsha Report post Posted August 14, 2009 the bag will be done soon I have been behind the old sewing machine all day now so pictures will be online soon if you pll like the idea/design of the bag (even though it is simple) I will try to scan the pattern I made knife sheath out of a boot nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
