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A vintage red leather coat re-fashioned into a fiery hot red leather handbag! My own design and pattern. Features: open top, lobster clasp closure, key leash inside, large back slip pocket
Vintage 80s leather coat, thread, thrift store hardware, donated fabric for lining
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Jan 14, 2009, 09.17 AMby machelle
pitocia and lizah, Thanks for your kind words!! Coat/jacket = handbag, always. Got more thrift store finds to work on!! :)
Jan 10, 2009, 01.56 AMby lizah
This was so cool! I think it’s a great idea to recycle a coat! I’t looks very professional!!!
Jan 7, 2009, 08.14 PMby pitocia
I really love this creations.Very creative and have the selling point too.And it’s a recycled from old jacket.Love it.
Jan 7, 2009, 04.09 PMby machelle
Clairessewing and jd98: Thank you so much for your compliments! I AM proud of my sewing abilities. I do strive to make my pieces look professional! Take care! :)
Jan 7, 2009, 10.54 AMby jd98
OMG, it is amazingly made! real inspiration, thank you
Jan 7, 2009, 01.58 AMby claireissewing
I am such a bag lady, and I love this! Very professional looking and very stylish. You should be proud.
Jan 6, 2009, 09.36 PMby machelle
Hallel, Thank you for your compliment! I am very meticulous in my sewing… it must be ‘just so’! Thanks for noticing! :)
Jan 6, 2009, 09.20 PMby hallel
What a great idea, to recycle a coat like this! It looks gorgeous, very professional looking sewing!
Jan 6, 2009, 08.48 PMby machelle
Kiraph, Thank you for your kind words! Your kitty reminds me of our ‘Sonny’ cat :)
Jan 6, 2009, 08.36 PMby kiraph
So gorgeous, I love it! Well done.