Synthetic Leather

[Brenna]

I have to make some ring belts, bracers, and a waist cinch out of this Butterick pattern 5371. It calls for synthetic leather, paper-backed fusible webbing, sew-in interfacing, and I've never used these before. Searching the net shows a leather needle and possibly a teflon presser foot might be best for the fabric.

Is there an alternative, cheaper "look-alike" to pleather?  How is it sold?  They're saying "remnants" that are 22" x 13 1/2" for the fabric and 22" x 13 1/2" for the "felt".  I didn't see where it called for "felt".. maybe that's the lining underneath?  What material is best for that?

[Dinobabe]

I would just go with real leather.  Look on Google for a local leather shop.  You should be able to buy scraps for a good price.  And then you don't have to mess with all of the extras!

[Brenna]

Pricing grommet/eyelets, I'm thinkin' the world's gone crazy! $8 for 10!?? Ugh. I would've thought something like those would be a $1 or something. Boy was I wrong!

[NoBill Lurker]

Tandy Leather Factory

A lot better prices and you can get your leather there too! 

[LadyShadow]

I suggest Tandy Leather also.  And if you go to a local store, they usually have a great selection of scrap pieces

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

One can also use various Vinyls that come in different textures, designs, and colors if leather is unabtainable..

[ArielCallista]

If you don't have a tandy leather place near you, Hobby lobby and michaels both carry some tandy leather products...leather, tools, and such. That would save you on shipping at least...

[Dinobabe]

Pricing grommet/eyelets, I'm thinkin' the world's gone crazy! $8 for 10!?? Ugh. I would've thought something like those would be a $1 or something. Boy was I wrong!

No way!  Where did you go?  Try Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby.  Are you sure you weren't looking at the kit that includes the tool?  The tool is the cost.  After that just buy the grommets separately.

[Brenna]

I'm definitely going to Tandy then Hobby Lobby or something because you're right. And it was just the eyelets at the Joann Fabric in Houston off 290. Ridiculous. I ain't payin' it.