https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:19:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114752 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:54:44 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1114752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before you do that, keep in mind it may change the laundering requirements of your garment! &nbsp; My dry-cleaner recently shooed away my Nicole Miller dress that has leather inserts, and told me to wear it at least one more time. &nbsp; Apparently a few strips of leather = exponential price hike for cleaning.&nbsp;</p> <p>That being said, I absolutely adore your idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114483 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:58:36 +0000 Laurie 1114483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have such a hard time down here passing on all the leather and suede and cashmere at the thrift, oh and boots!&nbsp; I hold on to them thinking.. "maybe when we visit family in Virginia" :)&nbsp; Oh, and as Deb said, there is a Tandy leather place up near Orlando.&nbsp; My boyfriend bought some supplies there via the internet (heavy, stiff tooling leather).&nbsp; They do show skins in their catalog, but we thought they were a little pricey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114287 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 23:02:44 +0000 Mo 1114287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly Laurie! &nbsp;It can be a skirt, jacket, whatever. &nbsp;As long as it's supple.&nbsp;Mmmmm supple&nbsp;[said in Homer Simpson voice] LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114258 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 22:05:56 +0000 deb 1114258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This company used to have a store in the late 70's early 80's here and had good quality leather. I think you can order samples.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/home.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.tandyleatherfactory...../home.aspx</a></p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114247 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:54:18 +0000 Laurie 1114247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would second the idea of thrifted leather.&nbsp; I think you live in Florida, as do I, and I see quite a bit of it in thrift store. Where I live, the opportunity to wear a leather jacket&nbsp; occurs about a week a year, so a lot of it seems to get donated by recent transplants from the north. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114187 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:59:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 1114187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes makers of leather goods sell off-cuts here. So they may be another source for soft, good quality leather </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114073 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:47:00 +0000 Mo 1114073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this might be easier than finding another pair of jeans with leather that fit well lol. &nbsp;I will keep it in mind for my Tahoe seamstress. &nbsp;And keep an eye out for some salvageable leather in the thrift shop. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114067 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:42:40 +0000 Anonymous 1114067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As long as the chosen leather is not too thick and stiff, it's perfectly do-able. Some tailors can turn their hand to this sort of job and there are also people who specifically work on leather too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seamstresses---adding-leather-to-jeans#post-1114014 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:04:54 +0000 Mo 1114014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder how viable it is to add leather knees to existing skinny jeans? &nbsp;I love my J Brand black skinnies and had the bright idea that I could add leather to them instead of hunt down new leather panel skinny jeans. &nbsp;Crazy? &nbsp;Not doable? &nbsp; Who would be best to do the job? &nbsp;Are there leather specialists in tailoring? </p>