Leather jacket refashion

Wondering why there are pegs all over my leather jacket? This was a quick little makeover/upcycling project and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. Best of all, there was no sewing involved! This jacket was my Mum’s when she was in her 20’s. She hasn’t kept many clothes from her younger years, but this...Read More »

Sometimes the color on leather jackets can fade. And unless you want to purchase a brand new jacket, it helps to know how to dye your leather jacket to make

Learn how to refashion your old leather jacket with a new and stylish design. See all details plus get free tips to create your own upcycled leather clothing.

Alberto Makali Leather-Trimmed Lace Bomber Jacket Alberto Makali jacket in floral embroidered lace with faux-leather tirm.

Oh my goodness, I’m not sure I would have started this if I’d known how tricky it was going to be! I was asked by a neighbour if I’d consider refashioning a leather jacket she had had for a good nu…

Jacket repair - peeling pleather camouflaged with lace

Learn how to refashion your old leather jacket with a new and stylish design. See all details plus get free tips to create your own upcycled leather clothing.

I thrifted this very soft and very warm leather jacket from my local thrift store last year for only $9.99! It fit me fine above the waist, but it fit poorly at the waist and below due to my short waist and sway back. I had never sewn with leather before so I was nervous and excited as well in trying to fit this jacket on me. Note how the jacket bunches up at the back due to my short waist and sway back. There was a at waist seam that separate the top from the bottom. I took out my trusty…

Safety Pin cropped leather motorcycle Jacket Cropped leather motorcycle jacket with safety pins Wear the Paint Jackets & Coats

Are you like me…stowing away your 15 year old leather jackets? ‘Not because they’ll ever come back into style or because they hold some kind of sentimental memories…but bec…