Balenciaga Fraying?

antakusuma · Jul 4th, 2008, 03:25 AM

I wonder if u girls have the same problem as me. the seams are fraying... I've used my bag for about 3 months, love that its soft and slouchy but i am quite bothered about the seams

... do u just cut it off? I'm so sad.

i took some pictures.

Jenova · Jul 6th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Yes my Electric Blue RH City has done it a lot. I hate it and have been trying to trim the ends off. First time I have seen this happen but I have been using this bag constantly since Spring. It has carried a lot of weight but generally by the strap not the handles. Not very pleased.

irina64 · Jul 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM

i usually burn the fraying bits with a lighter...

Jenova · Jul 6th, 2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by irina64

i usually burn the fraying bits with a lighter...

Ah - what an interesting idea - bit nerve wracking though. Isn't there a risk that the stuff they use to seal the edges might melt?

irina64 · Jul 6th, 2008, 05:24 PM

well,that's kind of the idea... it almost seals it back

i just burn it for a second,then press it with my fingers.
It's actually quite funny when i spot a little stray bit on public transport... and just suddenly start burning my bag!

P.s. i accept no responsibility for any burnt bbags!

cookielvs!bags5 · Jul 6th, 2008, 07:27 PM

this happened to two of my bbags, and i sent both back (especially after 3 mos.) to Bal NY and they resealed the edges of the handles and any other area that needed attention. all for NC of course. Good Luck.

hmwe46 · Jul 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM

happens to all my bbags too

antakusuma · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:04 PM

Oh! Can reseal? I wonder if Bal Singapore does it even though i bought mine at bal NY.

irina64> I thought about the burning, but i am afraid tht i'll get rough burnt edges... But it works yeah?

roussel · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cookielvs!bags5

this happened to two of my bbags, and i sent both back (especially after 3 mos.) to Bal NY and they resealed the edges of the handles and any other area that needed attention. all for NC of course. Good Luck.

that is good to know they don't charge for that. thanks!

irina64 · Jul 7th, 2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by antakusuma

Oh! Can reseal? I wonder if Bal Singapore does it even though i bought mine at bal NY.

irina64> I thought about the burning, but i am afraid tht i'll get rough burnt edges... But it works yeah?

I haven't noticed any rough edges...

It just melts a little,and as i said before,i just press-blend it with my fingers.
Also it might be worth mentioning that i have only done this on my black Bbag and dark Prada,so i'm not sure how it'd work on light colored bags.
In any case,if in doubt, better don't do it. It's not a magic cure for fraying edges.

idvinexpnai · Aug 13th, 2008, 12:16 AM

does anyone if there is a product that we can buy to reseal the edges ourselves?

thanks.

Jul 4th, 2008, 03:25 AM	#1
antakusuma Member	Balenciaga Fraying? I wonder if u girls have the same problem as me. the seams are fraying... I've used my bag for about 3 months, love that its soft and slouchy but i am quite bothered about the seams... do u just cut it off? I'm so sad. i took some pictures. __________________ http://thirdmay.net

Jul 6th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#6
cookielvs!bags5 Member Location: Home of the Cubs!	this happened to two of my bbags, and i sent both back (especially after 3 mos.) to Bal NY and they resealed the edges of the handles and any other area that needed attention. all for NC of course. Good Luck. __________________ I Love Mr. Big, SATC forever!

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#8
antakusuma Member	Oh! Can reseal? I wonder if Bal Singapore does it even though i bought mine at bal NY. irina64> I thought about the burning, but i am afraid tht i'll get rough burnt edges... But it works yeah? __________________ http://thirdmay.net

Jul 6th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#2
Jenova Member Location: Brighton, UK	Yes my Electric Blue RH City has done it a lot. I hate it and have been trying to trim the ends off. First time I have seen this happen but I have been using this bag constantly since Spring. It has carried a lot of weight but generally by the strap not the handles. Not very pleased.

Jul 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#3
irina64 Member Location: London	i usually burn the fraying bits with a lighter...

Jul 6th, 2008, 05:24 PM	#5
irina64 Member Location: London	well,that's kind of the idea... it almost seals it back i just burn it for a second,then press it with my fingers. It's actually quite funny when i spot a little stray bit on public transport... and just suddenly start burning my bag! P.s. i accept no responsibility for any burnt bbags!

Jul 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#7
hmwe46 Sub-Forum Mod	happens to all my bbags too

Aug 13th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#11
idvinexpnai Member Location: bay area, california	does anyone if there is a product that we can buy to reseal the edges ourselves? thanks.