Everything new is a well remade old. Therefore, many needlewomen use improvised materials and their remains to create their work. They rarely raise the question of what can be made of leather, fabric or the remaining beads. When looking at pieces of material in the head, another original idea flashes almost immediately.
It happens that for new works you need to think a bit, read the options of other needlewomen. Therefore, in this article you will find some works from which you can build on your creation. It will be about the possible use of pieces of skin and what can be made of them.
Start with simple things to do.
A cute and original keychain will be a great option both for yourself and as an uncomplicated souvenir. Lush brushes, silhouettes of animals or birds, embossed geometric shapes, intricate designs from several pieces of material. This list goes on and on, it all depends entirely on your imagination and skin skills.
Original accessory for the kitchen
Try making a few identical maple leaves from leftover skin. And you get a great set of mug coasters. Complete the set with larger sizes - and this is the coasters for dishes or pans.
It is not necessary to build on the unity of form; most importantly, observe a common theme for a harmonious and complete image of the kit. You can make a set of coasters in the form of berries, animals, birds, insects, mushrooms, or whatever comes to mind.
And this is not all that can be made from the remnants of the skin for the kitchen. Diversify your dishes with leather tacks or covers. The same material used in the interior will create a cozy composition made in the same style.
Dress the furniture
Think about what can be made of leather useful for your home? Pay attention to your chairs and stools. Are the new ones in excellent condition or do they need to be updated already
Here you have another thought, where to realize your creative potential. Based on the remnants of the skin, you can think through to the smallest detail the design of future covers. They will be woven from flaps or pieces of leather of sufficient size for a full upholstery.
Plain or multi-colored seat covers, with or without additional surface decor.
Save your favorite clothes
And here is a great option for using the remaining skin scraps. What can be made of a material and a thing damaged by a hole or holes, for example, a shirt? Most often, shirts are rubbed on the elbows, at the place of the bend of the arm. And I don’t want to throw away my favorite clothes! Cut two identical patches and close the flaw on the clothes. Thus, you save your thing and prolong its life in your wardrobe.
Similarly, if it is pants or jeans. They have a critical place - knees and the connection of two legs. You can add a few more decorative patches for a harmonious and aesthetic look of clothing.
Among other things, you can use additional jewelry: pieces of chains, beads, beads, ribbons, drawings on clothes. Create a unique and inimitable thing.
Bags, backpacks and other similar accessories
First, sketch and choose the style of the future accessory. For everyday use, it is better to come up with a simple bag or a simple backpack. Complement your matching evening wardrobe with an original clutch. A practical option would be a shoulder bag or a simple bag in the form of a bag.
Now we need to carefully calculate that enough material. Choose additional accessories for bag design. A little time - and the original accessory fits perfectly into your outfit.
What can be made of leather for storage?
Gather all your office supplies around the house, sew a convenient pencil case for storing them. And you no longer have to run around the house in search of a pen or pencil.
To protect your mobile phone from unnecessary scratches, create your own original case, decorate at your discretion. Now you always recognize him among the rest of the phones. Thus, you can dress any of your accessories: tablets, phones, glasses, knives for trips. Firstly, you protect them from external damage, and secondly, give an original and unique style.
Similarly, you can do with cosmetics. Sew a cute cosmetic bag to store nail polishes, manicure accessories, and creams.
Complete your outfit with a unique belt
After all, this is one of the easiest options for using leftover skin. What could be simpler: a strip of material sewn with a buckle? The only caveat is the correct processing of the edges of the product. In order for such an accessory to serve you for a long time, pay careful attention to the places of skin cut.
If you decide to make a belt for yourself, do not use standard sizes when cutting holes for buckles. Choose the distance between the holes individually.
Do not forget that you can additionally decorate with embossing, embroidery, decorative elements.
The interior is tasteful
Each hostess seeks to make her apartment or house cozy and sweet. And for this, various vases, paintings, figurines, decorative napkins are usually used. With your own hands you can make anything from leather, including a panel pleasing to the eye. You can apply imagination and build a leather landscape. Or in your favorite style to create an abstract picture. Place the product in a suitable frame and hang it on the wall. This panel of leather looks expensive and original.
Protect your clothes
Almost every artisan is faced with working moments when it is simply necessary to protect his clothes from pollution. This apron will save you from this, which can be made from old leather, for example, from flaps.
Make a pattern to your size, collect enough scraps of skin and just sew to your size. Leather - the material is strong enough and durable to use. Therefore, you can for a long time use this self-made method of protection against dirt.
Jewelry from natural materials
In short, girls like to wear original and unique jewelry. And this list is about the following: earrings, beads, necklaces, bracelets, rings. Do not forget that the most often used set of jewelry, so you should come up with your own design for a whole set of jewelry.
For example, bracelets are very popular in the form of a long, leather thread wrapped around a hand. Some as additional decoration make nodules at small intervals. In addition, try adding a few colorful beads. Look for small metal pendants. Interlace leather cord with ribbon. What is not an option, what can be done from the skin and its residues?
Earrings in the form of tassels, in the form of birds or animals, abstract figures - you can fantasize and come up with a non-standard design on this topic for a very long time. Alternatively, make three identical birds, two are used for earrings in the ears, and the third - as a pendant on the neck. The kit is ready, and the second one is unlikely to be found.
A wide leather bracelet is usually complemented by embossing or embroidery. Although wide bracelets themselves are always relevant. With the right wardrobe, such an ornament looks very successful.
Try, experiment and create your own individual and stylish accessories for your outfits.