Tutorial: Leather grommet bag with convertible straps

Staci from Crafty Staci shortened a long leather coat to make a snappy little jacket. Then, she used the pieces of leather she cut off of the bottom to make a matching bag. The red leather is gorgeous enough on its own, so no need for a complicated shape. She uses oversized metal grommets to attach a webbing strap. The clever strap design can be worn two ways – shown here, it’s a pair of straps that can be worn on the shoulder. Or, pull one side up and it becomes a long single strap that can be worn cross body. It’s fully lined, with a zippered pocket on the inside. Want to see how she made it? Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Crafty Staci]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!