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    Old 03-31-2014, 04:19 AM
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    I made leather thimbles out of an old purse
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    Old 03-31-2014, 05:26 AM
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    wallets, dog coats or grocery totes
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    Old 03-31-2014, 10:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by tkee
    Yesterday I bought two leather jackets in a thrift store for $1 apiece. I couldn't resist, thinking the leather could easily be reused in something else. Any ideas?
    and if you plan it out you could do a quilt as you go with flannel backing,maybe no batting. Have fun, great buy.i
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    Old 03-31-2014, 04:10 PM
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    I LOVE leather jackets----I would wear them. Probably out of style now that I have purchased several and then gained a FEW pounds. TOO BAD! I would wear them anyway!
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    Old 04-01-2014, 03:21 AM
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    Wallets for ladies and gents.
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    Old 04-01-2014, 03:27 AM
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    I collect leather coats and jackets in different colors and make patchwork ponchos and large tote-bags from them. I always go for the soft, buttery leathers - easier on my machine!
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    Old 04-01-2014, 06:48 AM
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    *** Moccasins
    *** I love wearing them - easy on my neuropathy feet.
    *** I have an old suede coat that I plan to make some from one day.
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    Old 04-01-2014, 08:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by jbj137
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    *** Moccasins
    *** I love wearing them - easy on my neuropathy feet.
    *** I have an old suede coat that I plan to make some from one day.
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    I too make moccasins out of them ! I am a barefoot girl and moccasins are the next best thing and you can custom fit them to your foot .
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    $1.00 a piece? Score!
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    Old 04-01-2014, 10:40 AM
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    I was thinking purses or wallets too. Last time I repurposed leather coats, I made "skirts" for the Roman army for the church passion play.
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