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Old chair or sofa as @moocher suggested.
A charity shop briefcase can yield a surprising amount if you want something thicker or stiffer - I've rebuilt an elderly Brooks using a mould and several layers of wet formed briefcase leather, and made a vintage style saddle bag from a laptop bag. Catches zips fasteners and feet can also be re-used in many cases.
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Just got myself some cheap leather craft kit to learn how to make some simple stuff. Anywhere I can get some cheap leather to start with? I got a few bits from eBay but if there are any places folks here use then I’d rather avoid eBay.