Showing posts with label diy leather pocket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diy leather pocket. Show all posts

DIY: More Leather Pockets

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The third project in my leather accent series is pockets again. Bigger pockets. I used my oversized cardigan and switched out the pockets. I think Fall is officially here in the Bay Area. The weather was overcast yesterday so I added a scarf to my look. I really only like the Fall season for the layering and styles you can wear. Other than that I. Don't. Like. To. Be. Cold. Seriously. One would think that the Bay Area weather should be a piece of cake compared to the East Coast, where I'm originally from, but cold is cold is cold. Yet, I'm excited that I can pull out the pieces I've been waiting to wear. I've yet to create my fall uniform but cardigans and boots may be my go to for the weekends.
Supplies:
cardigan
leather fabric
seam ripper
chalk
clips
sewing machine
  • Remove the original pockets from the cardigan with the seam ripper.
  • Use the original pocket and place on the leather fabric.
  • Trace with the chalk onto the leather.
  • Cut out the leather leaving room for seam allowance.
  • Fold down the seams about 1/4 inch and use the clips the hold in place.
  • Place the pockets onto same area as original pockets.
  • Topstitch the leather pockets onto the cardigan using a loose and longer stitch. 




Do you have your fall uniform ready? What piece/pieces will you be wearing repeatedly?


Outfit Details:
cardigan Forever21 & DIY | crop top Thrifted | leggings H&M | scarf Gifted from India | boots Nine West


DIY: Leather Pocket

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First up on the leather accents DIY project list is the leather pocket. I thought I'd start off easy. Both leather and plaid are currently big trends so I thought it would be cool to combine them together. 
Supplies:
Shirt
faux leather fabric
scissors
seam ripper
clips
sewing gauge
chalk
pattern paper or wax free paper if you don't have a teflon, walking or glide sewing foot.
sewing machine (denim needle)
  • Remove the original pocket from the shirt using the seam ripper.
  • Iron flat the original pocket and place on top of leather fabric. Pin or clip in place. (Pins may leave holes so hair clips, bobby pins or paper clips will work)
  • Using the chalk trace around the pocket onto the leather piece. Cut along the marked line.
  • Use the sewing gauge to measure the seams you will create when you fold down around the pocket. Use the clips to hold in place.
  • Adjust the thread tension looser to about a 4 and adjust the stitch length longer to about a 3.
  • Place the pattern paper over the pocket and sew as you normally would. Sew the top part of the pocket. I originally marked my lines with the chalk but it was hard to see once the paper was added. I guess a trip to the craft store for a teflon foot is coming. The next leather projects should go smoother.
  • Remove the paper from the pocket. Gently scratch off any pieces that wasn't removed.
  • Place the pocket on the correct area of the shirt and clip paper on top. Sew the pocket onto the shirt. Remove the paper.




What do you guys think about plaid and leather together?

Outfit Details:
shirt Old Navy Men's | jeans Levis | shoes Converse | watch Target