This is the sort of "make do and mend" craft that was popular during the Depression and then later when people were enduring rationing. Although nowadays you could certainly haunt thrift stores for old leather purses or ponchos, probably the most reasonably priced way to create this would be purchasing a bag of leather scraps online. From Mechanics Illustrated, Deember 1938.
Check out the growing list of Repair Cafe events, where you can get free mending, baked goods, and community.
ReplyDeleteAs a Repairer at local Repair Cafes - yes, we fix all types things (not cd players).
ReplyDeleteIllinois State (25 miles away) holds one monthly.
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