Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[bunnymasseuse]

A warm and well deserved welcome to our newest rehabber (maybe not on purpose, but you still took the plunge) zowye!!
Zowye's work done HERE: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/can-you-help-me-rehab-basic-vintage-coach-653476.html

 

[BEBEPURSE]

Nice jobs momtok

 

[Hoodster777]

I need some rehab help. I have a cerulean blue Hamptons Carryall (05/06), I bought it in Dec 2007 at the outlet. Recently, I have noticed that the leather has begun to yellow on the sides of the bag, where it buttons together, almost along the crease. Is there a way to get it back to the beautiful blue it was? I'll try to post pics later.

 

[momtok]

Nice jobs momtok

Thanks.

But I have to say, I **really** like that one in your avatar . Satchel type? (Don't know what the official name is.) I ***love*** that color of brown, especially in the good leathers.

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[zowye]

I need some rehab help. I have a cerulean blue Hamptons Carryall (05/06), I bought it in Dec 2007 at the outlet. Recently, I have noticed that the leather has begun to yellow on the sides of the bag, where it buttons together, almost along the crease. Is there a way to get it back to the beautiful blue it was? I'll try to post pics later.

Do you mind posting pics of the bag.

 

[BEBEPURSE]

Thanks.

But I have to say, I **really** like that one in your avatar . Satchel type? (Don't know what the official name is.) I ***love*** that color of brown, especially in the good leathers.

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Thanks! That is my Broadway satchelrehab, actually in a hunter green color.

 

[riceandsoup]

Hi everyone, I'm going to be receiving a vintage lined bag pretty soon and have never rehabbed a bag before. I've been reading all the rehab threads and read that you can't give a lined bag a bath. I'm curious to know what would happen if I did? Would the lining shrink? TIA!

 

[YokelMel]

Hi everyone, I'm going to be receiving a vintage lined bag pretty soon and have never rehabbed a bag before. I've been reading all the rehab threads and read that you can't give a lined bag a bath. I'm curious to know what would happen if I did? Would the lining shrink? TIA!

I've given a lined bag a bath before (Legacy Crescent). The lining came out fine, as did the bag. I think the thing to worry about would be color bleeding, from the leather to lining and vice versa. The lining in the bag I bathed was a tan-beige color, as was the leather itself, so I had no problems with mine. Good luck with your rehab and be sure to post pics of the final result!

 

[riceandsoup]

I've given a lined bag a bath before (Legacy Crescent). The lining came out fine, as did the bag. I think the thing to worry about would be color bleeding, from the leather to lining and vice versa. The lining in the bag I bathed was a tan-beige color, as was the leather itself, so I had no problems with mine. Good luck with your rehab and be sure to post pics of the final result!

Thanks, YokelMel! Mine is a red Legacy Crescent with a beige lining, so if colour bleeds, it will be obvious! From the photos I have, it doesn't look like it's in desperate need of a bath, so maybe I can get away with spot cleaning. I'll post pics when the bag gets here!

 

[YokelMel]

Thanks, YokelMel! Mine is a red Legacy Crescent with a beige lining, so if colour bleeds, it will be obvious! From the photos I have, it doesn't look like it's in desperate need of a bath, so maybe I can get away with spot cleaning. I'll post pics when the bag gets here!

Hope you love it! I love mine, it's the perfect size and I love the shape Good luck with your rehab, make sure to take before and after pics so you can really see the difference!

 

[zippy14u]

I've returned from the local Flea Market with my next project. This is a large Carly that was returned to the Coach store. I know I can fix this baby(this bag cost me the price of a soda!)
My plan is to (1) seal the tears and (2) cover the damage with appliques. I think the appliques will work since Coach already has those.

 

[katev]

I've returned from the local Flea Market with my next project. This is a large Carly that was returned to the Coach store. I know I can fix this baby(this bag cost me the price of a soda!)
My plan is to (1) seal the tears and (2) cover the damage with appliques. I think the appliques will work since Coach already has those.

You find some amazing bags at the flea market! How about a wide brown horizontal ribbon sewn over the damage on the side with the long cut. Coach has been using vertical and horizontal stripes on their bags for a long time.

Good luck and let us see how it turns out!

 

[zippy14u]

I've returned from the local Flea Market with my next project. This is a large Carly that was returned to the Coach store. I know I can fix this baby(this bag cost me the price of a soda!)
My plan is to (1) seal the tears and (2) cover the damage with appliques. I think the appliques will work since Coach already has those.

You find some amazing bags at the flea market! How about a wide brown horizontal ribbon sewn over the damage on the side with the long cut. Coach has been using vertical and horizontal stripes on their bags for a long time.

Good luck and let us see how it turns out!

Ohhh, you're right..didn't think of that...Thanks
So here's what i did next...
I sealed the inner piece with tape and then used "Liquid Stitch" with the outer tear. I laid a couple of heavy books ontop to sit over night...Stay tuned tomorrow
BTW...I'm just doing one side at a time....

 

[BEBEPURSE]

How about hot gluing studs, crystals or sequins along the cuts. A random pattern

 

[bunnymasseuse]

How about hot gluing studs, crystals or sequins along the cuts. A random pattern

You might end up drawing MORE attention to the spot than less if you highlight some sort of decoration around it in attempts to detract from the tear.