What to make from old leather boots: 12 awesome ideas

Genuine leather products are appreciated for their versatility, convenience and high wear resistance. But even the most high-quality of them eventually lose their former appearance, and models go out of fashion.

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If old boots are a pity to throw away because they are made of excellent quality material, they should find a new use. Here are some interesting ideas that you can make from old leather boots.

Stylish clutch bag or small handbag

If the only problem is the cracked sole, a chic clutch or a stylish little handbag can be sewn from the leather part of the boots.

From our workshop you will learn how to sew a leather clutch

With the help of decorative elements such as rhinestones, beads, bows, brooches, you can decorate the product and mask small scuffs or holes.

Warm insoles

photo: sdelaysam-svoimirukami.ru; makezine.comAutumn and winter boots are usually with natural fur, tsigeyka or wool insulation. Therefore, from the old pair you can make insoles for other shoes. To do this, stand on a piece of paper and draw a felt-tip pen around the contour of the right and left legs. Then transfer the insole patterns to the skin from the boots and cut.

Light slippers or flip flops

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Old boots will make wonderful slippers and slippers.

Corners for little things

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To do this, cut out the details of the desired shape and size, stitch them for storing coins and other trifles, which are full in every house.

Flower pot

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Fans of decorative flowers and plants can use old boots to make original and durable flower pots.

Stylish chair cover

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To update one chair, you will need two boots, the shafts of which must be cut and stitched together. Then cut the part out of them a little more than the seat of a chair or stool and fix the cover.

Exquisite bracelet

For lovers of unusual jewelry, old leather boots are an excellent material for creating leather bracelets in ethnic and rocker style.

From our workshop you will learn how to make a leather bracelet with rivets.

Leather knife covers

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A very convenient and necessary accessory not only for hunting knives. Such a cover can be sewn for knives, which are used for hiking, picnics, trips out of town.

Cover for a book or diary

Do-it-yourself cover art is easy! Take the most ordinary cover and use it to make a pattern for a leather cover.

How to quickly and easily stitch leather covers, read on BurdaStyle.ru

Decorative lampshade

Photo: favecrafts.comCone-shaped parts are cut from the skin and stitched together. From above and below, metal rods fix the sides and put on the lampshade on the lamp.

Mittens for the baby

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For children up to a year, they usually make fingerless mittens. If the bootleg is made of soft leather or suede, and inside is on fur, then such material is suitable for making mittens for the baby. It is necessary to cut 4 identical parts and sew them with each other on the front side with the fur inward, leaving the hole for the handle open.

Case for glasses

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Excellent eyeglass cases will be made of medium-density leather, while stitching them will not be difficult. It is enough to cut two identical rectangular parts of a slightly larger size from the top of the old boots than the glasses and sew a case from them.