I'm 19, and I want to buy a leather jacket to last me the rest of my life. Any suggestions as to brands, styles, or where to get one? Ideally I could wear it all my life, wear it in like a good pair of boots, and possibly hand it down to my son, or at least my 10-year-younger brother when it became his time.
posted by ejfox
on Dec 29, 2011 -
21 answers
Is there any way to make money off an old leather couch -- or at least put the leather to good use?
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posted by monkeymonkey
on Nov 30, 2011 -
6 answers
Allergic to chrome-tanned leather: suggestions for brands of non-chrome-tanned leather products, or non-leather alternatives!
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posted by UniversityNomad
on Nov 29, 2011 -
1 answer
Is wearing fur actually any worse than wearing leather? There's a much stronger taboo against wearing fur, but I can't think of any reasons why it's worse than leather.
posted by PhillyNK
on Nov 28, 2011 -
38 answers
I have a new bag, a great leather briefcase from
Dr. Koffer. The leather has a great feel, and I love the bag. Except...it has been staining my pants. How can I clean the pants, and stop the bag from staining?
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posted by arnicae
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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I have several watches that I wear that all have leather watch straps. With a couple of the watches, my ideal placement for the hole in the strap is actually in between two current holes. What is the best method to create a hole big enough to use? I have tried a sharp turkey skewer to poke a hole in it, and while it pierced the leather, it didn't leave a hole large enough to easily go through every time.
I have thought about a leather punch (which i guess is used for belts?) but that would be way too large. Suggestions?
posted by dbirchum
on Aug 24, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm turning a small vintage samsonite leather suitcase into a baby travel kit that will stay in my sister's truck.
I know how to get the lingering smells out, and how to replace the liner. I also figured out how to clean leather. But what type of paint is best to use on leather?
I want to add some decorative elements with a baby theme to the outside and I'm not sure if acrylics are okay.
posted by FunkyHelix
on Aug 22, 2011 -
8 answers
(Handbag-filter). I'm looking for a very specific handbag for work and travelling. My perfect bag would be a standard Mulberry Bayswater with a messenger strap so I can sling the bag over and have my hands free (very useful when in airports).
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posted by moiraine
on Aug 18, 2011 -
14 answers
Leather versus fabric furniture pros and cons. Is it worth the extra cost to get a couch in leather? This is regarding a Room and Board sofa, so if you have an opinion on R&B in general, feel free to join in.
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posted by oneirodynia
on May 20, 2011 -
19 answers
A family member accidentally left a huge bag of gummy bears and worms in the backseat of his car during a very hot day and now the damn thing has melted all over the leather and into the seatbelt cavity. What are our options?
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posted by patronuscharms
on May 13, 2011 -
8 answers
I have a beautiful leather satchel I bought on a study-abroad trip to Italy, but unfortunately I didn't take into account the size of my laptop. Is there a way to stretch the bag so it will fit?
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posted by lockstitch
on May 10, 2011 -
3 answers
Questions about the Saddleback leather backpack. Can't find many reviews about this particular piece. How is it for carrying? How is it in the rain? And most importantly...just...do you like yours?
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posted by madmethods
on Apr 24, 2011 -
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What's going wrong with my 10-year old sheepskin? ok, actually it's an angora goat skin, but it's the same concept. The main body of it is okay, but the sueded leather is really stiff and fragile at the edges/corners/legs, and pieces keep cracking and falling off, though not yet to the point of crumbling. What's causing this? Can I fix it?
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posted by aimedwander
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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TwinCities Filter: Do you know a good company/person that knows how to restore leather couches in the Twin Cities area?
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posted by nanhey
on Mar 5, 2011 -
1 answer
I've got a new red leather handbag. Please help me figure out how to protect my light-colored clothing from getting red color transfer (perhaps by applying some kind of product to the bag?) -- or tell me this isn't possible.
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posted by hansbrough
on Mar 3, 2011 -
8 answers
UK Filter: I want to buy a nice pair of leather shoes, budget about £250 - recommendations?
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posted by TrinsicWS
on Feb 25, 2011 -
9 answers
In what Los Angeles stores can I shop for plush leather desk chairs? I'd like to visit well established stores (ones that have been around for a decade or so) and try out various desk chairs before I make a purchase. I'm willing to drop some bucks for the right chair. I want it to be down-stuffed, soft leather, plush, swivel, tiltable back, adjustable height. I'm not really concerned so much about ergonomics...I don't have back problems. I just want a sense of plushiness when I sit at my desk. I'm willing to drive to any part of town.
posted by zagyzebra
on Jan 30, 2011 -
4 answers
How can I insert a small mirror or peephole into the front cover of a handmade hardcover book? What kind of material is appropriate for the cover? Will cardboard/cloth do? What about leather? Is there a tutorial anywhere to show how this is done?
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posted by waxbanks
on Dec 9, 2010 -
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Men have Allen Edmonds, Aldens, etc. But where should I turn for classy women's dress shoes that I can walk miles & miles that will last 5 years or more?
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posted by deludingmyself
on Dec 7, 2010 -
25 answers
Where might I find a sewing site (or a book) that shows how to sew leather edging (or binding or piping) on to fabric?
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posted by morganw
on Nov 10, 2010 -
5 answers
I spilled an entire bottle of (clear) cough syrup into the bottom of my leather bag. How can I limit/ fix the damage?
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posted by CharlieSue
on Nov 3, 2010 -
1 answer
What would remedy a leather-covered steering wheel that's worn in spots? Depending on the weather, it gets gummy-feeling and gross.
posted by SillyShepherd
on Oct 28, 2010 -
8 answers
I've got some vegetable tanned leather which I want to turn into my own made to measure sports bag. I want the bag to be white. Is there such a thing as white penetrating leather dye?
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posted by Sourisnoire
on Oct 6, 2010 -
2 answers
I recently bought a
Fendi Classico No. 4 as a self-reward for an accomplishment and because it's just perfect for me. But I don't own a lot of designer items or keep up with all the trends, so I'm a little clueless as to how to treat it! A few specific questions are below, but my general question is - what should I know about owning a really nice handbag like this?
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posted by katillathehun
on Sep 17, 2010 -
7 answers
Help me find a leather version of the cheap handbag that got me through law school! I'm convinced the lady lawyers at work are snickering at me behind their backs for carrying my tattered PVC bag.
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posted by anthropomorphic
on Aug 31, 2010 -
24 answers
For the first time in my life, I have
real furniture! Can you help me keep it nice?
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posted by browse
on Aug 18, 2010 -
11 answers
I bought myself a pair of Real Cowboy Boots the other day, and I can't quite figure out if they fit me right. Should I return them and find another pair?
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posted by aaronbeekay
on Aug 17, 2010 -
15 answers
