For both on streets and on red carpet, we see leather outfits! Let’s see how to bring leather pieces together and keep up with this trend!
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There are two separate pieces in the photo: bolero and strappy bustier. Both can be sold together or separately. Any size avaliable I use premium quality sheepskin in these products I need measurements Please provide me when you place your order
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Spring can also be dark, moody, and sexy 😈 enjoy over THEA over a basic tank and jeans and you got yourself a day-to-night fit 😉 Note: this is faux leather as we don't use any real animal products in our fits ✨
I really can't call this a Fabulous Free Pattern Friday piece as this was done by The Weekend Designer back in August of 2008. And since no pattern was published, it really doesn't fit in the Thrifty Thursday file either. But it's a great bag that is super easy to make, so in the event that you haven't seen this bag, I think you'll really enjoy making one for yourself. The suede bag was originally sold in the Sundance catalog, and like most things in the catalog, it was very nice, but fairly expensive. They came in a lovely selection of colors. I didn't have a piece of suede that was of a suitable weight, so I made mine out of a supple piece of leather. As long as I don't carry bricks in the bag, the lighter weight of leather should be fine. You can find all of the detailed instructions for this bag here. In the instructions for the bag, there is a graph for the pattern. Rather than make you count the tiny squares, I thought I would just draw it out for you. You can see that the bag is really nothing more than a few connected rectangles. The width across the bottom is 9" The side length is 11" The length of the handle is 9" And my apologies, I neglected to add that the width of the handle is 2 1/2" I did not draw out the bottom of the bag, but it is a simple 9" square. In order to achieve the curved edge on my handle, I used my curved ruler, but to be honest, you can easily draw the curve in by hand. In order to have the same exact curve on either side, I simply folded the pattern in half and then cut the handle out. If you have never sewn with leather or suede, I encourage you to give it a try. To be honest, I absolutely love sewing with leather. The leather comes as a skin and there will be imperfections. In the picture below you can see a hole in the lower left hand corner. So when choosing a skin, look carefully at the piece before purchasing it. If there was a large imperfection in the center, it would really limit the possibilities of what I could do with the skin. The instructions from the Weekend Designer says to cut the handle on the fold. This would not allow me to make the best use the leather, so I decided to just add a seam to the top of my handle. One of the nice things about leather is that is no grain, so you can turn your pieces in whatever way you like as you see below. I have marked my pieces on the wrong side of the leather. The bag has 4 sides, so since I didn't cut the handle on the fold, I will need to cut 4. I was able to get 3 sides out of 1 skin. Once all of the pieces have been cut, it's time to start sewing them together. Leather can be a little tricky especially since you can't pin it. The instructions say to use mounting tape. I have never used tape on any leather project. If you would like, you can use paper clips to hold the pieces together as you sew. You can also use a walking foot. But to be honest, I don't use either. Just take your time, be patient and practice a little with some of your scraps and I think you'll get the hang of sewing with leather. One thing to keep in mind is that you must use a leather needle. Please don't try to use a regular needle. The leather needle has a special point specifically for sewing leather. It makes all the difference in the world. Once you sew the seam, I used 1/4" seams on this bag, you can either glue down the seams with rubber cement, or you can top stitch them. I prefer to top stitch my seams. It must have been the angle at which I took the picture as my stitches look like they are on an angle, but they really aren't. Once the seams for the sides of the bag have been sewn, you'll then attach the bottom. Pay close attention to the fact that the seams of the bag do not match up to the corners of the bottom. The seams of the bag match the center of the bottom of the bag. It can be a little tricky, but you can top stitch the seams around the bottom of the bag. Just take your time. Since I didn't cut my handles on the fold, I simply over lapped the 2 ends and sewed them together. My finished bag. You can see that the bag is quite roomy. If you would like a hard bottom, you can always cut a piece of chip board, a thick cardboard, and place it in the bottom of the bag. I rather like the soft, easy feel of the bag. If you have never sewn with leather or suede, I urge you to give it a try. This is a great first time project. If you are a little concerned about spending the money for leather for a first time project, there are a lot of home dec fabrics that mimic leather, so that's a nice alternative. The Weekend Designer no longer writes at that address. You can find him at http://bagntell.wordpress.com/ The blog is full of wonderful information and projects. He also has a Craftsy class that teaches you how to work with leather and you can find it here.
Granny aesthetics. I have loved it for years, and will probably do until I die. But it takes some educated styling and an good eye for design, to combine that world into the modern world, so it still looks good and wearable for the rest of us who are under 80. Gucci has been rocking
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If you have a leather chair, sofa, or ottoman with scratches from moving, pets, or kids, there is a way to minimize the look of the scratches to make your leather look almost new again. Light scratches can practically disappear, but deeper scratches may have a faint mark that remains. Keep in mind that the methods below may need to be repeated over time. Follow the directions below to remove scratches on your leather. MAKE SURE TO TEST A SMALL AREA FIRST TO ENSURE THESE METHODS DO NOT STAIN OR DISCOLOR. Contact the Furniture ManufacturerBefore trying any scratch removal process at home, contact your leather furniture manufacturer for their suggestions on how to remove scratches on leather. They might even send you a free scratch removal kit. If you don't know the furniture manufacturer, or they are unwilling to help, proceed with the directions below. Warm WaterBefore trying any cleaners or oils, start by gently rubbing your leather scratch with simple warm water and a soft cloth. Often the waxy leather finish will redistribute and cover the light scratch. Items NeededIf the warm water trick didn't work, you will need a soft cloth, some type of oil (olive oil, baseball glove conditioner #ad, orange oil, old English oil #ad, or cake shoe polish - not liquid shoe polish), and a paper towel or paper napkin. Test a Small AreaIn order to make sure the scratch removal process works on your leather, test a small spot in an inconspicuous place first before applying this technique to very visible portions of your leather furniture. Oil the LeatherApply the oil to the scratched area of your leather using a soft cloth and rub it into your leather. You may need to let the oil soak in a few minutes before wiping it off with the soft cloth. Remove OilUsing a paper towel or paper napkin, wipe the portion of your leather that you oiled. The paper should remove all excess oil. Keep wiping until the paper towel is clean. Leather Repair KitIf your leather scratch is a deeper scratch or even a tear, use a leather repair kit #ad to repair your leather. For more information, see the video below.
Hi everyone! This tutorial is coming to you from Holly, and I work at Fort Worth Fabric Studio, here in the home office. You can read more about me here. I get a chance to spend a lot of time around all the beautiful fabrics we have come into the warehouse. When we got the new Wild & Free by Art Gallery fabrics, I immediately wanted to make a project with this arrow print fabric. I combined this print with some faux leather from P&BTextiles, for an easy envelope clutch. This project is simple and quick to make. It only took me about an hour to make. Supplies: 3/8 yd Faux Leather Fabric 3/8 yd Lining Fabric {For the sample, I used Fletching Chant by Art Gallery} 3/8 yd Fusible Fleece 1 set of magnetic snaps seam ripper pencil or disappearing ink pen Clover wonder clips 1. Cut all fabrics 27" x 12.5". 2. Follow the instructions on the fusible fleece, and fuse it to the wrong side of the lining fabric. 3. Mark a center line on the wrong side of the fabric using a pencil or disappearing ink marker, going lengthwise. 4. Cut point by measuring from center point to 2" mark. Repeat on other side. Cutting Diagram 5. Fold RST from the bottom, up to the 10"mark. Repeat for lining fabric. Clip. 6. Sew edges together. 7. Add female magnetic snap to the outside fabric in the center point of the front clutch body. Use seam ripper to create small slits to add snap. 8. Add male magnetic snap to the lining fabric on the center of the fold over flap. To find the center point, fold flap over the front of clutch body, measure 5 in down and 6 inches in and mark the center point. Use seam ripper to create small slits to add snap. 9. Flip lining fabric right side out, and stuff inside outside fabric, so the pieces are RST. Clip. {Make sure to leave a space open to turn clutch right side out. 10. Turn clutch right side out. Clip hole closed and top stitch. {For a more professional look, use a double needle} I used white thread, which will show up as a contrast on the leather. 11. Wear everywhere! I know it seems like a lot of steps but they go fast. The finished project is 10" x 12" and it's big enough to fit a wallet, cell phone, keys, and even an iPad! Thanks to my cousin Abi for being a fantastic model! -Holly
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