What you will need:
An old leather, suede, or tweed coat. The blazer type works best, but any kind will do. If you choose one with the big elastic at the bottom simply cut it off before you get started. Also if your coat has a zipper or snaps, cut those off too. One with fab pockets will be great!
A leather needle. If you coat feels thin, or you are using tweed, a denim needle should do.
Fabric for the lining.
Four extra large grommets, with grommet tool. You can get these at any craft store.
A buckle, or button- optional.
Scissors
Matching thread.
Cut straight across the jacket, a few inches under the sleeves. You will see where the extra fabric under the arm starts to get a little bunchy if you try to straighten it out. Cut just under that part for a straighter cut.
My coat was curved at the two front corners. If this is the case, simply use the curved edge as a pattern and cut the other two sides to match the curved edge.
Then cut out all of the lining that you can to make it easier on your machine.
Take your lining fabric and using the outside of your bag as a pattern, cut out two pieces for your liner.
Now, it is time to sew your bag together. With right sides together pin in place with raw top edges meeting. The suede I used was pretty tough and hard to cut. I didn't even try to sew through all the layers. You can see I went just outside all the layers, using about 1/2" seam.
Repeat these steps with your lining fabric, but do not sew up the bottom! This will be your opening to pull your bag through after you sew the two pieces together.
This is the time to add a buckle, like I did here, a button loop or a flap. Simply cut out what you would like and sew wrong sides together.
Turn your liner inside out and the outside of your bag right side out. Put the right side of the bag inside your liner.
Sew all the way around the top raw edges of the bag, using 1/2 inch seam.
Sew up the rest of the lining.
At this time you can add a top stitch all the way around your bag if you would like.
Next you will need to follow the directions on the back of your grommets. You can place these however you want. It will depend on the placement of your outside pockets if you have them. I used two in the front, and two in the back.
Make sure you measure and make a mark where you want them so they will be even.
42 comments:
seriously, such a good idea! thanks for sharing. I really like the style of this one!
oh my! awesome!!! put some in your shop! :)
Great tutorial! So, where'd ya get those cute red shoes???
What an excellent tutorial!
Thanks!!
Love it! I have an old pink jacket I'm considering cutting up. Love those shoes, too.
Nicely done! I'll have to try this with my skirt. It's a long one, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of leather for a nice big bag. This might be my winter laptop/carryall!
oooooh, I wonder if Sir William would be alright with cutting up his leather jacket!
I so need a new winter bag and this is the perfect solution!
Thank you for sharing!
YAY! thanks so much...i'm so excited to try this!
You are really too talented! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
That was a great tutorial! I always like pictures. My husband should be careful not to leave his jacket around unsupervised. :)
So, so cute. I would have never thought of using an old jacket to make a new subtle leather purse.
And, I LOVE your shoes.
Wow! That is amazing. I agree with Angie - cute shoozies.
darling! I love your bags. I should give it a go.
Hey guys,
thanks for all the comments on the shoes. i got them on ebay....
katie
Oh Thank you thank you thank you... I think I know what tomorrow's project will be... I have a suede jacket I've been saving just for this. Now I have to find some cool shoes and I shall be styling for tomorrow's open house at my daughters middle school.I will share pics once all is finished.
I love that bag.
i fell in love with your first 'coat into a bag' post. with just the project in mind i found the perfect full length navy blue leather treasure i have been saving for a bag just like this(or maybe even two...it is a full length coat afterall!) i love the tutorial...as always your energy & creativity astounds me.
ps. your blog is a favourite place i like to stop by...xo.
k
Now I really wish I could sew! Love it!!
Hugs~Kelly
What a fun project!
totally awesome.
totally cool.
thank you, katie!
That is a fantastic project!!
What an awesome idea! I'll be keeping my eye out for just the right coat. Thanks!
Wow!! For the past month or more I've had the idea to make a bag out of a leather coat stuck in my head but didn't know if it would be possible. Thanks for the tutorial and showing me it is infact possible!!
I love the bags you made and may need to copy some of your details... :)
I just posted my bag that I made from your tutorial. I love the bag and your tutorial was so clear and helpful (especially for a little hand holding in the scary prospect of sewing leather).
Now to find a jacket for bag #2...
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I love this! I have been wanting to make a bag out of an old suede jacket that I have, but wasn't sure how to go about it... thanks!
Having read this material, I have learned for myself a lot of the new. Thanks
I think small grommets are also called eyelets, especially when used in clothing or crafting. When using eyelets for crafting, they are generally used decoratively.
Absolutely brilliant ! I would buy that one in a instant if I'd see it on a boutique shelve.
I think the fabric shifting mechanism may be a workguide or may be pattern-controlled (e.g., jacquard type). Some machines can create embroidery-type stitches.
nice post love reading it.
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