The leather has been flowing like wine around these parts for the last few months. Ever since the life changing discovery that you can skin a leather couch and save thousands of dollars (and a puffy leather couch from the landfill for that matter!) everything is getting leathered. Like a lady addicted to the tanning salon. Except wrinkle free.
Here are of my favorite leather upcycles. They range from the most basic beginner (triangles and hot glue) to “Phew, I cant believe I pulled that off.” So you are sure to find something that suits the size of your guts.
First things first. You have to find a couch that needs saving. Watch thrift stores, and Craigslist. Look for real leather, the worn areas will give you color variation (which is freaking awesome.)
1. This safari sling bench tops my list of favorites. I was totally inspired by this Michael Arnoult chair that I found for $75 on Craigslist. Have a few days? Skin a couch and literally make this bench from scratch.
(Sharpie Wall Tutorial | Himmeli Wreath Tutorial)
2. Slouchy leather sling planters
3. Lightweight Sliding Barn Door (with leather Swiss cross). You can see the full room reveal here.
5. No Sew Leather Triangle Pillow
6. Aztec Rug Wall Hanging (made with a Cricut Explore) You can see the full room reveal here.
7. Leather Notebooks (made with a Cricut Explore)
8. Leather Euro Pillow (with a zipper)
9. Leather and Brass IKEA Rast Hack (you can see the full room reveal here)
10. Leather and Brass Teardrop Hanging Planter
12. Hanging Leather Magazine Rack (tutorial on Domino) You can see the full room reveal here.
The good news continues. I just skinned another couch!! The leather obsession LIVES ON! MUAH HA HA HA HA!
I believe massive thank you’s are in order.
Domino magazine just named Vintage Revivals as one of their picks for the 17 Best DIY blogs (stuff like this makes me feel like I am pulling a fast one on somebody. It is just too weird!) You most definitely will want to pop over and check out the blogs they recommend, there is some massive talent over there and a few new to me blogs that I cant wait to check out!
