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and now a bag made from a leather sofa

March 7, 2019 by Birdbrain 4 Comments

Working with recycled leather is always a surprise. Before Christmas my friend, Margaret, offered me a leather sofa that her family no longer needed. I’ve used new upholstery remnants for bags before so I was eager to see this used upholstery. They kindly stripped the leather from its frame and Margaret delivered two large bags absolutely brimming with leather pieces. The sofa was a deep chocolate brown, but the back side of the leather was red. Where the leather was worn the red had come through giving the leather a beautiful burnished patina. 

Below you can see the first Sofa Bag. It is a day bag 11″ x 8.5″ x 3″ with an adjustable leather strap. Inside it is lined with red denim from the Textile Museum sale with a zippered pocket–there is the last of that great striped upholstery sample–and a leather slip pocket. The zipper is durable metal and the low-key hardware matches. This is a unique bag, making ethical use of recycled leather and making a fashion statement at the same time. 

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  1. Margaret Pearson

    March 8, 2019 at 2:47 am

    Well done, Christine. You worked your magic on something that could have ended up in landfill.
    Beautiful results!

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    • Birdbrain

      March 12, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      Thanks, Margaret. There is enough for at least one more bag. I can’t wait to give it a try. /Christine

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  2. Heather

    March 12, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    What absolute luscious colour. I once put at the curb a purple/mauve sofa from Mariette Clairement. Was the softest leather ever. ( I always hoped that a farmer grabbed it for the barn. I live in a rural area.)

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    • Birdbrain

      March 12, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      Ooh that leather sounds wonderful. I hope it found a good home. Nice to hear from you Heather. /Christine

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