by Alexey | Crafts Decor Workshop Furniture Cheap Accessories | Friday, July 07, 2017
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We often accumulate things that at first glance seem to be of little use - leather shoe tongues, old leather accessories, and the like. You can, of course, throw it all away. However, it’s better to get a little creative and create something interesting. So what to do with leftover leather? Take a look at 30 ideas , maybe they will inspire you. Enjoy...
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Filigree decorations
If in the previous case no experience in working with leather was required, then in this case at least basic skills are required.
Filigree decorations are various variations of patterns made from leather cord. If you are just starting to work with this type of leather crafts, then it is best to choose the simplest options.
Such products are made exclusively from genuine leather. But in order to save money on its purchase, it is better to take trimmings.
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To roll good flagella, you need to lay out the trimmings on a flat surface. Next, coat the edge thoroughly with glue and wrap it in a thin tube, wiping it with a cloth.
After the glue has set, we cut off the remains and get a flagellum. Having made leather flagella, you can entrust the creation of crafts from them to children, for example, for kindergarten.
Then you can make many such flagella of different colors and textures. Such leather crafts can be made for children; the strands make beautiful toys.
Interesting leather crafts
If you are new to creating leather products, we recommend that you choose a simpler final option, so you can learn how to make a product and not screw up your first “hand-made” project. For example, you can make flowers for the wall or a small decoration.
You don’t have to come up with something new; it’s enough to find step-by-step instructions for creating a certain thing and follow it from start to finish. Once you learn this craft, you will be able to create masterpieces yourself and share them with the world.
Photos of leather crafts
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Tools and materials
Parts of things for which the material is thin are cut out using ordinary tailor's scissors or zigzag scissors.
The hems of skirts and trousers, cut with curly cuts, look beautiful.
However, for rough skin, it is better to use a special knife rather than tailor’s scissors. Otherwise, the tool will tear the fabric, cutting off the uneven edge. The tool is almost impossible to buy in a store, so it’s easier to order the device from a professional. The material can also be processed using other devices. For example, a construction knife.
Note! The blade is divided into several parts, which can be easily broken off with pliers, as a result the blade will become sharp again.
A thimble is necessary when performing hand stitches. Even the most experienced craftsman will not be able to pierce several layers of fabric with his bare hands without puncturing his fingers. A tip is to develop the habit of wearing a thimble.
Thimble for work
Stores sell special sewing machines for sewing products, but if you have financial difficulties, you can remake ordinary machines from Podolsk and Singer.
It is necessary to make stitches with a thread that is not thick, but strong. For example, LL45 - linen, lavsan. It is not recommended to use cotton threads. Nylon thread is also suitable.
Nylon thread
With the help of a correctly selected presser foot, the seamstress facilitates the procedure for advancing the material, reduces the displacement of the upper layers, obtaining uniformity of the line.
It is not possible to use chalk to mark marks, as it will not leave marks. A gel pencil is suitable for making marks. A bright ruler is suitable for working with dark fabrics; when marking pockets, it is better to use a transparent device.
Installing the fittings requires a small hammer, a punch, and a set of bushings that will help flare out the metal fasteners.
Various types of adhesives, double-sided adhesive tape or soft glue are also used in production.
Additional Information! The above is a basic, but not complete list of accessories for sewing a product.
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