What can be done from an old leather jacket?

Leather things are always relevant for any style of clothing. They favorably emphasize the individual taste of the owner, transform even the most modest outfit. But over time, your favorite clothes become worthless, and leather jackets are no exception. Nevertheless, this is not a reason to be upset, because an old product can be given a new life. Let's try to figure out what can be done from an old leather jacket.

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Alter

Genuine leather is a fairly durable material, and the only thing it is not safe from even with constant care is wear. Therefore, if you are in the right time for the jacket, and you want to continue using it, the thing can be changed. You can change the size by making the jacket larger or smaller, or change the style by creating a vest, jacket or even a jumpsuit. You just need time, desire and pattern of the desired model. And you need to start with preparation.

Fighting odors

Leather is a very noble and pleasant material, but it also has problems. Due to its porous structure, it absorbs dirt and odors well. If the jacket has an unpleasant odor from time to time:

1. First, clean it of impurities, dry, and then put the product in a bag with fresh citrus peels.
2. In this form, the product must be left for 12 hours.
3. After - the smell will go away, leaving only a small citrus trace.

Cooking Tools

To make the rework easy and fast, prepare in advance:

• well sharpened scissors;
• rubber glue;
• set of needles;
• trihedral needle for the skin;
• special foot for the sewing machine;
• material for the pattern: paper, cardboard or tracing paper;
• iron;
• wooden mallet - mallet;
• lining fabric;
• scalpel;
• sewing machine;
• chalk or soap for the pattern;
• meter.

In the process, you may need other materials and tools, and most importantly - the subject of alteration. Next, you can proceed to the details of how to remake a leather jacket.

Alteration

Remaking clothes is the best way to make it stylish and fashionable. Especially when the product is of good enough quality, but its appearance is already outdated.

For the process to be successful, prepare a pattern, and if it is not required, begin to carefully dissolve the seams of the jacket, cutting the threads with a scalpel. The following is a specific procedure.

Steps:

1. The details of the pattern are circled so that there is about one and a half centimeters per seam.
2. They also make a pattern for the lining.
3. The details of the pattern are cut with sharp scissors.
4. The cut parts are neatly fastened together with pins or paper clips.
5. After - prepare the sewing machine for work. Set a special foot for the skin and a strong trihedral needle to it. In the absence of a foot, the work will be much more difficult.
6. The line of the machine is set to three millimeters.
7. For a beautiful view of the seams after stitching, they are tapped with a wooden hammer - so they become smoother and thinner.
8. Next, you can proceed to work on the wrong side.
9. After all the work is done, you need to iron the seams with an iron, but proceed carefully: use gauze and minimal heat, otherwise the skin may lose shape due to high temperature.
10. Stitched edges can be treated with rubber glue, for greater product strength.
11. The last step is to sew in sleeves, zippers and buttons.

Important! So that the needle in the sewing machine runs easily and does not break, lubricate the skin at the site of flashing with vegetable oil.This increases the slip and makes the line perfect.

It is not necessary to pour oil on the entire surface of the product; apply a thin layer of it on the seam place using a cotton swab or a disk.

These steps will allow you to remake a leather jacket to the size or model you need.

Important! If the jacket is no longer new, but throwing away her hand does not rise, in this way you can make a fashionable vest or jacket parka out of it.

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Decorate

If there is no way to alter the product, the defects are very noticeable, you can try to restore life with the help of clothing decor. There are a huge number of options for how to remake a leather jacket with your own hands, so we will consider only the most common ones.

Paint

If your clothes can still be restored to their former appearance - do not rush to let them into small accessories. Perhaps scuffs and creases will be enough to paint with a special paint for the skin:

1. The first step is to purchase in the store (shoe or outerwear) a special paint for genuine leather.
2. Next, degrease the paint surface and let it dry for about three hours.
3. After - gently brush the paint on one layer, wait for it to dry completely and paint with a second layer.
4. After this procedure, the jacket must be left to dry overnight. Only after the product has completely dried up can a special fixing agent be applied to it - glossy or matte, depending on your jacket.

Spray paints are also available. There is less work with them, since they just need to be sprayed on the surface of the stain and wait for drying.

Important! This is a more convenient way, but you should be well prepared with it, so as not to mess yourself and everything around the jacket. Only use gloves with aerosol, and place a layer of newspaper under the product to be painted.

There is another very simple option for changing the color of genuine leather. To do this, the product must be lowered into the bleach for some time. This jacket can be combined with elements in the style of Boho and with a light summer dress.

Patches

If the paint does not cope with the defect, you can emboss or patch on the jacket. If you choose the right materials, then you can easily make a fashionable designer thing out of an old leather jacket.

Materials such as:

• suede;
• drape;
• fur;
• knitwear;
• leatherette and other materials that can be selected depending on the color and texture of your product.

Decor Elements

Decorating a jacket is easy with bright accessories. Take colored zipper or buttons, sew an applique or make seams from contrasting threads - fantasize, and you will surely get a bright result! A jacket with a combination of various elements can look really stylish.

Decor Details:

• buttons
• sequins;
• rivets;
• rhinestones;
• embroidery;
• picture;
• stripes
• beads;
• lace;
• stones
• chains.

Important! Most of the accessories can be purchased at fabric stores. If we talk about stripes - on sale you can always find both ready-made options and make them yourself, for example, from a picture from old clothes.

Depending on the elements, you can easily create a product in various styles and easily update your wardrobe.

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More ideas

If you are not afraid of experiments, fantasies, then you are sure to create new masterpieces from an old leather jacket. In addition, this process is so enthralling that you will not only be pleased to wear a thing you have hand-made, but you will also want new experiments, and the question of what you can do from an old leather jacket with your own hands will disappear by itself. So, some more ideas.

Sleeves

A very easy way to modernize outdated clothes is to cut off the sleeves or make them asymmetrical. To extend the sleeve of the product, take lace or use sleeves from old shirts.

Scrap Ornaments

If you have any scraps of leather left over during the alteration, do not rush to throw them away.They can make a wonderful brooch, belt, bracelet, hairpin, earrings and other jewelry.

Cords

If the pieces are very small - you can make a leather cord, and use it as a decor for the same jacket or other product. Even narrow stripes can easily be turned into bookmarks for books.

Interior Items

With heavily worn scraps, they can be painted and create an interesting interior item. For example, glue a photo frame or decorate a vase.

If you want something completely unusual, you can create leather flowers from small scraps. For this:

• petals are first cut from the material of the required shape;
• fry them a little in a pan, if necessary;
• after - fasten them together with a glue gun.

Important! Such flowers can be collected in bouquets, or a brooch of incredible beauty can be made of them. And you can use them as a decor for a reshaped jacket, hat, bag, and other things.

Gloves

If the thing is not restored, you can make gloves from an old leather jacket. A lot of options - from classic leather to short biker gloves with cropped fingers. Do not forget to show imagination, and decorate them to your style.

Storage

Also, genuine leather makes wonderful bags, wallets and clutches:

• If we talk about a jacket, then you can cut out a clutch from it immediately along with a lining, this will significantly save your time. You can decorate a clutch as you like, for example, create a beautiful handmade seam with bright threads. Of course, this work requires great accuracy, but the appearance of the finished product will definitely attract attention.
• A great option would be to remake the scraps from your jacket into a phone case or glasses.
• Leather is a very durable material, so if the product is no longer suitable for wearing, you can make a key holder for the house or garage out of it.

clothing

If the thing is of good enough quality, but the size is not enough for you:

• You can convert it into clothes for a child: sundresses, jackets, skirts, jackets, pants.
• Old leather trousers for a couple of movements with scissors and a sewing machine will be easy to turn into summer shorts.
• It will turn out perfectly to make a stylish jacket from a jacket.
• You can remove the sleeves and get a vest, or sew a hood on the product, as well as decorate the collar and other details of the jacket with accessories and fabrics.

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Today, anything can be made of leather - from small brooches to voluminous outerwear and even slippers. The main thing is to show imagination. And in combination with various fabrics, fur and furnishings, you are sure to create a unique designer product. Success and fantasy!