Posts tagged: leather
How To: Sew Leather
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: Mary Ray
Feeling skiddish about the prospect of sewing leather with your household sewing machine? Well, here's the skinny--If your machine leans more towards old and heavy rather than shaky, lightweight and full of plastic parts, chances are you can do it. » READ MORE
DIY These Fancy Felt Wine Carriers
By ModHomeEcTeacher
You can't imagine my joy when I read the ApartmentTherapy LA post today informing us that felt showed up as a sure trend at ICFF. For so many reasons, felt is fabulous! It's natural, insulative, easy to sew, easy to mold, comes in various thicknesses and colors and it doesn't fray or ravel » READ MORE
Belt Up... Things To Do With Old Belts
By lilybeeHolding up pants is honorable work but it's possible that your belt is actually aspiring towards some other job, like organising jewellery, or being a handle on a storage box or even forming the seat of a sassy little stool. Readymade Magazine has the know-how to put your belt on a different career path.
Box Handles:
Add flair to basic storage boxes—and make them easier to pull down from your shelves—with pulls made from colorful belts. » READ MORE
Make A Laptop Messenger Bag
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Made from Anthropologie-looking fabric, the Laptop Messenger Bag has a smooth chocolate brown recycled leather strap (from an Ann Taylor skirt) and a back pocket cut out of a recycled bomber jacket. To be perfectly honest, I did take the outside pocket right off of my original Placemat Hack: Flaptop Laptop Cover. This handy messenger version is easy to carry, quilted on the inside and has the added details of topstitching and that fabulou » READ MORE
DIY and Recycled Sandles
By intouchoz
There are many designs and techniques for making sandals. An easy way is to wrap a length of strap around the foot slotting it in and out of the sole. There are many ways to wrap the strap in order to create different designs.
The following instructions are for making a simple and popular style of sandal + a Teva look-a-like recycled from car tires. There is no reason why you cannot utilise your own creative resources to invent new designs b » READ MORE
Seeking Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Chair in CA
By CrackerHi,
I am looking or a used / vintage Herman Miller Soft Pad Management chair in or near LA. Also willing to ship within reasonable distance. I prefer black leather, wheels, and the tilt mechanism. 
Great chair right? Have you seen one for sale? Have one you want to sell? I have been trolling eBay and craigslist for weeks and weeks looking for a real one. Lots of Blueprint knock-off's out there, but I am looking the authentic He » READ MORE
Protect Your Leather Furnishings
By Ken Hoyt
Hides, like skin, benefit from moisturizing. But even light conditioners can change the look of leather. Always test in an
inconspicuous place to decide if the change will suit you.
Linseed oil, from flax seeds, is an old favorite for preserving leather. But the hardware store variety is boiled, causing fumes. It’s also likely to include petroleum products, which are added to decrease drying time.
Leather Lotion
1/4 cup food grade linseed or » READ MORE
Red Hot coffee table
By madebygirlThis coffee table is called "Red Hot"- it is a limited edition piece. Made with beautiful 'antique red' leather, zebra print hair hide and 12 gauge buckshot decorative tacks running around it. Whether its for your home, office or boutique, this unique design will brighten the look of your decor. Available for purchase via www.madebygirl.com
Leather/Vinyl Alternative
By LauraIn a search to find a more environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl which in turn was a more affordable/more vegetarian friendly alternative to leather, I've come across Pointe International Inc. They have eco-friendly faux leathers in some nice colors, textures and patterns. Their eco-friendly goods are PVC free, breathable (which vinyl really isn't), highly durable (many tested at 100,000 double rubs before they show wear!) and there's a f » READ MORE
