Following dstar's lead: I'm self-RESTORING my 05 BG Day

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 02:00 AM

...after two coats of dye. You can see that there are still pink spots showing thru the dye. Three coats should do it.

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 02:03 AM

The last shot of the night is my stab at "covered hardware," I couldn't resist.

Tomorrow will be the third and final coat. And the tassels.

dstar84 · Jul 17th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Oh wow. I am feeling a little bit shell-shocked by having 2 threads with my username in it. lol Isn't it amazing how this dye can turn your bag into a COMPLETELY different color? The leather is ridiciously shiny too. Keep me posted!

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 04:57 PM

^^ Yes yes, your my hero of the hour. I never would have done it (never would have been able to figure out which dye to use) if another PFer didn't mention it first!!!

You are the pioneer, live it up.

I'll for sure keep you posted. Its amaaazing how the bag still contains most the same characteristics as before. Still soft, fluffy and fab.

CleoCouture · Jul 17th, 2008, 05:05 PM

I love your step by step!!! Very informative! And the covered hardware...I did the same thing! I actually kind of liked it, but in the end wanted the contrast of the rh. I cant wait to see your finished product!
For mine I only really did one full coat and in certain areas applied a second coat, and then in the end did some touch ups. I guess it all depends on the colors youre using...the fushia/magenta I used is pretty dark.

I had so much fun revamping my Twiggy! And I just love Love LOVE her now! I am so thankful that Dstar started all this! I feel like I've bought a brand new bag! I've dressing around it for the last two days!

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:23 PM

^^ So cute. [ ;

Vida from Milan · Jul 18th, 2008, 07:47 AM

Wow...great...I'm wondering..uhmuhmuhm...
1st thanks to our pioneers!!!
2nd I'm pretty sure someday (I mean...speaking about YEARS and YEARS) it'll come the moment I'll dye my white baby...yes I think someday it will come...
3rd...but...if you dye only leather, does the textile part (next to zip) remain the original color? Isn't there a way to dye it too (bleach)?...this could lead to bi-color Bbags...
Thanks for shooting and sharing pics
RERE! SAURUS! RERE! SAURUS!

REREsaurus · Jul 18th, 2008, 01:54 PM

vida! You know.. I haven't quite figured out what to do with the zipper lining as of yet. I don't really like the pink showing thru since the bag is now Ivory, and bleach sounds like a good idea.

I was hoping to stop by a fabric store just to buy some off-white dye or something. What do you think?

Any suggestions for me?

As great as the bag looks so far, the pink zipper is driving me insane.

cola262 · Jul 18th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Vida from Milan · Jul 18th, 2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REREsaurus

vida! You know.. I haven't quite figured out what to do with the zipper lining as of yet. I don't really like the pink showing thru since the bag is now Ivory, and bleach sounds like a good idea.

I was hoping to stop by a fabric store just to buy some off-white dye or something. What do you think?

Any suggestions for me?

As great as the bag looks so far, the pink zipper is driving me insane.

About bleach, I don't know what effects could it have on leather if accidentally goes on it...but you could work with a small brush...The color could result cute, as faded pinkyellowish as bleach usually do on colors...
Or maybe that tint used to make hair blonde...it could work...
There's a product to use on textile products here in Italy to change their colors http://www.coloreria.it/prodotti/dec...colorante.html (In the label, up original colors, down faded colors obtained)...Try to look for something similar...obviously you can't put the bag in the washer as the normal process would make after all that she's passed...
But I think some ladies could have better ideas here!!!

Louis_gal · Jul 18th, 2008, 02:19 PM

It's looking great, sweetie! Crossing my fingers and toes! Can't wait to see the finished product!

REREsaurus · Jul 18th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Thanks louis gal! I've posted a ton pics of the process on the bottom of page 3 and top of page 4 already.

Will post pics of the third coat soon.

I can't wait to see the final outcome, but so far - lookin good lookin good.

lovelygarments · Jul 19th, 2008, 08:53 AM

Rere, thanks for this great thread. I have an ivory city bag that has a problem area in the back. I may start a project too!!!

amiekbs8 · Jul 19th, 2008, 09:33 PM

WOWZERS!! Oh my God, RERE! You've been so informative with the step by step and it looks awesome! You may very well have inspired me too (along with dstar) that maybe the only way I'll find a Grey Work is to dye my own Grey Work!

It's lovely!!!

aaallabama · Jul 21st, 2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleoCouture

I love your step by step!!! Very informative! And the covered hardware...I did the same thing! I actually kind of liked it, but in the end wanted the contrast of the rh. I cant wait to see your finished product!

^^ wowza, this is all so exciting, i can't stand it!!!...and like so many other gals have said, it makes me wish i had a fixer-upper at home!!!...rere & cleo, how do you get the dye off the HW afterwards (?)

Jul 17th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#48
dstar84 Bbags+Chanel=<3 Location: NY	Oh wow. I am feeling a little bit shell-shocked by having 2 threads with my username in it. lol Isn't it amazing how this dye can turn your bag into a COMPLETELY different color? The leather is ridiciously shiny too. Keep me posted! __________________ My Balenciaga Collection: 05 Magenta City 06 Ink Shopper 05 Turquoise CP 05 Black Day

Jul 17th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#50
CleoCouture no will power Location: Stockton (boo!) but plan on moving back to Santa Barbara at some point~!	I love your step by step!!! Very informative! And the covered hardware...I did the same thing! I actually kind of liked it, but in the end wanted the contrast of the rh. I cant wait to see your finished product! For mine I only really did one full coat and in certain areas applied a second coat, and then in the end did some touch ups. I guess it all depends on the colors youre using...the fushia/magenta I used is pretty dark. I had so much fun revamping my Twiggy! And I just love Love LOVE her now! I am so thankful that Dstar started all this! I feel like I've bought a brand new bag! I've dressing around it for the last two days! __________________ Wish List: Cherry Spy!!! My Collection (find purses and accessories on pg 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7!) http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/cleocoutures-collection-214086.html

Jul 18th, 2008, 07:47 AM	#52
Vida from Milan Gone Shopping... Location: Milan, Italy	Wow...great...I'm wondering..uhmuhmuhm... 1st thanks to our pioneers!!! 2nd I'm pretty sure someday (I mean...speaking about YEARS and YEARS) it'll come the moment I'll dye my white baby...yes I think someday it will come... 3rd...but...if you dye only leather, does the textile part (next to zip) remain the original color? Isn't there a way to dye it too (bleach)?...this could lead to bi-color Bbags... Thanks for shooting and sharing pics RERE! SAURUS! RERE! SAURUS! __________________ I MY BABIES _________________________________ 08 White First 07 Aquamarine Day _________________________________ Who's next?

Jul 18th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#54
cola262 Member Location: NYC	Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Speedyshaper.com Solutions for your sagging bags.Since March 07

Jul 18th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#56
Louis_gal Wishing I were there Location: East Coast	It's looking great, sweetie! Crossing my fingers and toes! Can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know which one you're gonna get" - Forrest Gump "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today" - James Dean Last edited by Louis_gal; Jul 18th, 2008 at 02:22 PM.

Jul 17th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#49
REREsaurus Walk like a boss. Location: Tracking treasue down, inevitably.	^^ Yes yes, your my hero of the hour. I never would have done it (never would have been able to figure out which dye to use) if another PFer didn't mention it first!!! You are the pioneer, live it up. I'll for sure keep you posted. Its amaaazing how the bag still contains most the same characteristics as before. Still soft, fluffy and fab.

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#51
REREsaurus Walk like a boss. Location: Tracking treasue down, inevitably.	^^ So cute. [ ;

Jul 18th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#53
REREsaurus Walk like a boss. Location: Tracking treasue down, inevitably.	vida! You know.. I haven't quite figured out what to do with the zipper lining as of yet. I don't really like the pink showing thru since the bag is now Ivory, and bleach sounds like a good idea. I was hoping to stop by a fabric store just to buy some off-white dye or something. What do you think? Any suggestions for me? As great as the bag looks so far, the pink zipper is driving me insane.

Jul 18th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#57
REREsaurus Walk like a boss. Location: Tracking treasue down, inevitably.	Thanks louis gal! I've posted a ton pics of the process on the bottom of page 3 and top of page 4 already. Will post pics of the third coat soon. I can't wait to see the final outcome, but so far - lookin good lookin good.

Jul 19th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#58
lovelygarments Member Location: Cincinnati	Rere, thanks for this great thread. I have an ivory city bag that has a problem area in the back. I may start a project too!!! __________________ Lovelygarments Check out my handbag collection on TPF's showcase: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-149629.html

Jul 19th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#59
amiekbs8 Member Location: NYC!	WOWZERS!! Oh my God, RERE! You've been so informative with the step by step and it looks awesome! You may very well have inspired me too (along with dstar) that maybe the only way I'll find a Grey Work is to dye my own Grey Work! It's lovely!!!