I wanted something large, and slouchy, with some hardware. I could not decide if I should use a zipper, or a buckle, but after deciding to use grommets for my handles, I went with the buckle.
I made a lining out of some Amy Butler fabric I had in my stash. The great thing about sewing with leather is you don't have to hide your unfinished ends. I made the handles by cutting one long strip from sleeve to sleeve. I then sewed it together with wrong sides facing. I did the same with the straps for the buckle closure.
The grommets are my favorite part. I used four on the front, and four in the back, and looped my handles through.
I have had this idea in my head for a long time, and I am happy with the end result. The possibilities are endless with turning coats into bags. There are great wool blazers, suede, and of course leather coats out there, that are outdated and could be recycled into great bags.
If you make one, let me know! I would love to see it!
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Hi Katie! ~ I don't know about turning a coat into a BAG but I am going into Goodwill this week in search of a down coat to turn it into a sleeper/sleeping bag for Astrid (for the cold nights up at the lake) this winter. Just planning on cutting the sleeves off and sewing 'er up! I plan on posting about it once I do, so I'll let you know how it turns out!
Katie that is awesome! What a great idea. I just love how it came out!
This is great - and it should hold up fantastically! And much more unique than anything you can find in the stores!
Kris
What a great bag... you are so talented!!
I LOVE IT! tutorial?? i'm wondering if you have to do anything to the sewing machine to sew with leather? stronger needle? did you use a pattern?
so impressed...
Holy cow. That's completely amazing and cute. You have mad skills.
Super Idea I am going to have to try this! I will post pics if I have any luck! Thanks a bunch! Meg
What a gorgeous bag. I second the tutorial request!
thanks for the compliments on my veil! here are the rest of the pictures: http://www.laurenbphoto.com/blog/?p=1017
my new goal is to duplicate your bag!
Katie, you are really amazing! Every day I come here for inspiration and every day, there it is! You are such fun!!
Love it! So awesome....
What size needle did you use...a pretty heavy duty one? Oh my...I am inspired...let the hunt for just the perfect jacket begin!
cheers!
K
Very cool!!
That is brilliant! You are so talented!
First - that is an amazing bag AND an incredible reuse of an old jacket. That distressing is beautiful, and apparently authentic. Such a great job here - so talented!
Second - Tell me how it went with sewing the leather with the leather needle. Is your machine OK? I have an old leather skirt (don't ask) that I want to turn into a bag, but have no idea if my machine will live through the experience.
Tell me more about the sewing process. Any special tricks besides the leather needle and not having to hide unfinished ends?
Great work!!!
WOW!! It loks like you spent alot of money on this bag it looks great!! I would love to try to make one myself
Absolutely brilliant! What a great idea. Repurposing is so creative and it saves our environment. I am always on the look out for an old item to make new but I never thought of this. Awesome!
I think I had a leather coat like that in the early nineties with the shoulder pads, I wish I had kept it now! What a fabulous idea for an out of date leather coat! And I bet the leather is perfectly aged. It really looks like an expensive designer bag!
You completely amaze me...first with all of your beautiful knitting projects and now with this awesome bag?? Seriously...that bag is fantastic!
I love it! I have a wool suit jacket that a-hem, no longer fits, from my career days, perhaps this could be the salvation for it! I hope you had a great girls' trip!
It is AWESOME! Love, love it! What a great idea and excellent bag.
What a great idea. I love the grommets they just finished it beautifully. Not to mention how great a feeling it is when your vision comes out correctly.
Ok, how do you do it? I mean, I stay at home with my sweet 7 month old and some days I can just make the bed! Where do you find the time with three little ones? The bag is beautiful!! Oh- and will you be selling on etsy? I love your stuff!
Just genius! Looks fabulous, well done!
wow it's seriously gorgeous! man i wish i knew how to sew!
A most inspired idea!!! Just love it - brilliant design to incorporate the pockets.
That's an awesome bag! I've always wanted to try that, but have never sewn leather and have been nervous about it for some reason. I love you arm warmers, too!!
Cute idea!
Wow! (Isn't that how I always start my comments to you? It's always the first thing I think!)
So cool! My husband always wants me to look for leather because he took a book arts class in college and makes these awesome journals and books, but I must say that I'm going to look harder now that I saw your gorgeous bag!
Love, love, love the bag!! When are you posting the tutorial? :)!
Oh my gosh...I was just thinking about doing something like that today..that is so weird. I can NOT find a purse that I like. I'm going to start searching right away for something leather. Your bag turned out so great...an inspiration!
Stephanie
That is the most awesome bag Katie! You did an amazing job. I'm somewhat timid of jumping into a project without a pattern or directions. You are a wonderful inspiration to take the plunge and do it. :)
Love the bag! Just had vintage a wool long coat givin to me that I was going to turn into a knitting bag for the Hog Shed. Can't wait to get started on it now.
Great idea! I bet it feels nice and soft. Love the Amy Butler lining.
This is impressive on so many levels. Good work!
That is fantastic! I LOVE it! I am definitely going to have to try to make a bag using an old jacket. Come to think of it...I think I have a wool one in the closet right now just waiting to be repurposed! :)
That...is...so...awesome! I would *never* guess that that was a homemade handbag. If you would have said, "Here's a purse I bought at a designer boutique," I would have believed you! What a clever idea.
I love that! Great idea, Its a nice cute bag, That could make really cute Christmas gifts. You should do a Tutorial??
wow. that is amazing, katie.
i totally LOVE it!!!
you should totally start a business!!!
That idea is genius! That bag turned out so wonderful!
Very, VERY cool! And where did you get those gloves? You made them, I'm sure!
Oh my, You are incredible talented! That bag looks perfect!!!
what a fabulous idea!!
So cool. I love the idea. Ever though of putting some in your shop? I would totally purchase one. Seriously! sam
What a great idea! It looks so awesome!!!! WOW! So impressed!
What a brilliant and beautiful bag! I bet it will last you for years! Amazing!
You are way to talented! That is awesome :)
Are you kidding me!?!?!?!? You are amazing and a true inspiration. I can't believe it. Makes me want to start thrifting right away. So sad that I actually donated a leather jacket that would have been perfect just last year. But, I know some lucky homeless person is wearing it around sporting its 1993 charm.
Great idea! Love the bag!
oh, my, I'm IMPRESSED, woman!
Love, love, love it! Awesome idea and awesome bag.
All I can say is WOW. You are amazing.
Katie that is awesome! What a great bag... you are so talented.
Hi, I found your site through a link on a blog and had to make a comment on your purse. What a clever idea to use a coat as a bag! The next time I come across a leather coat I am going to give this idea a try.
What an amazing bag from a great find!
That is fantastic!
this is fantastic, such a great idea!
Holy Cow. Awesomeness.
first of all i must say you are incredibly talented!!! but this bag is ridiculous!!! amazing!! i love it!! can you give some tips and tricks how you did this, maybe a tutorial? i have an old jacket that i just about threw away. not anymore! fabulous!!
what a great idea! thank you for sharing!
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She is just THRILLED with it and can’t put it down.
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I am coveting this bag!!!! I love it!
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