Free Leather!!!

[durulz]

I was in a local Argos Extra today (it is Christmas, after all), and whilst standing in the queue, like any other dumb capitalist consumer, I noticed the furnishing section and how they had free fabric and leather samples.
So I went over to have a look, and sure enough, they had a display with loads of free swatches of leather and fabric. Each about 14cm x 11cm. So I grabbed a few of different colours, with the intent of making a patch-work leather pouch.
So, if you have an Argos Extra near you, have a look and see if they also have one of these displays.

 

[Kerne]

Thanks!

I'm off there tomorrow! (and then again on Satuarday.. and Sunday...)

 

[joejoe]

thank you thats next week booked

 

[stooboy]

seanthesilverfox from woodlife had a good tip about asking in furniture shops if they have any of the old samples books for leather, and has a tutorial for making pouches from it.

http://woodlife.ning.com/video/2085662:Video:10913

Stoo

edit: try this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1e_...o/2085662:Video:10913&feature=player_embedded

 

[hiho]

i work next to an Argos Extra.... but didn't spot a samples stand or a furniture section

 

[andywinkk]

Every day for a year and you could make a free leather sofa

 

[brancho]

My Scout Troop got a whole book of out of date swatches from a local furniture store you try your local furniture store

 

[durulz]

Yes, afterwards I thought that any furniture showroom will almost certainly have free fabric/leather samples.
Another cheap (but not free) way of getting leather/suede is to buy a cushion cover. These can be got for just a couple of quid and contain enough leather/suede to make two or three good-sized pouches.

 

[hog]

I was in a local Argos Extra today (it is Christmas, after all), and whilst standing in the queue, like any other dumb capitalist consumer, I noticed the furnishing section and how they had free fabric and leather samples.
So I went over to have a look, and sure enough, they had a display with loads of free swatches of leather and fabric. Each about 14cm x 11cm. So I grabbed a few of different colours, with the intent of making a patch-work leather pouch.
So, if you have an Argos Extra near you, have a look and see if they also have one of these displays.

I look forward to seeing the couch!

 

[Werewolfy]

I was in the car breakers yard getting some bits for a Jaguar. Crouched in the rear of the car, I realised that the backs of the front seats were a great source of leather. Although the seats themselves were poor, the back panels were still pristine and I managed to cut a piece 30" x 18" very easily, plus nearly half that again because the seat had a map pouch on it. Good thick leather and great quality! I checked out a few other cars (rovers, BMW's etc.) and most of the leather back panels were in good condition.