A soft supple leather purse from an old couch!

You maybe sitting on your next purse! That cracking ugly leather couch maybe reincarnated into your dream purse. Here are some simple steps to help you make multiple purses from a couch, love-seat or your ex's leather jacket... 

Step 1: Harvest the couch or leather item

Grab a cutting utensil and safely cut the leather off the couch. Peel away the supple leather and separate the good leather into a pile. Save the zippers and hardware for your purse.  Waste not, right? 

Comments

[jennybotha]

This is a super idea. Thanks for sharing. An old, Huge bean bag was given to me. It's made of a mock leather---( think it's vinyl ) Sure this will also do the trick. Hope so anyway. Also plan to make some stuffed toys for underprivileged children with the rest.

[scoochmaroo]

I love this! Would definitely like to see more of the process when you make another one!

[whereiroamishome]

Thanks. This was my first instructable sewing project! I took your advise and photographed the whole process of making my wedding dress. Please check it out: http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Dream-Wedding-Dress/?ALLSTEPS