2018 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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essiedub said:
Well, I have taken another run at rectifying my beloved Dior tote. As you know, I have been battling that cracking handle issue and have given up on getting it repaired by Dior. So, I tried tying it with a twilly, whose colors complement it but it kept slipping grr...

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So today I went and got some velvet ribbon and wrapped it tightly. It is holding and adds cushioning to the hand. The color looks better in real life. I could have used a wider ribbon so that there are less horizontal lines but for now, I think I have found my long term solution..I am satisfied. What do you think?

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We have the same issue with the Panarea and I already tried the twilly remedy and have the same issue as you - slippage! I think the velvel looks fine and if it works then it’s a great alternative!
 
#8,582
essiedub said:
Well, I have taken another run at rectifying my beloved Dior tote. As you know, I have been battling that cracking handle issue and have given up on getting it repaired by Dior. So, I tried tying it with a twilly, whose colors complement it but it kept slipping grr...

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So today I went and got some velvet ribbon and wrapped it tightly. It is holding and adds cushioning to the hand. The color looks better in real life. I could have used a wider ribbon so that there are less horizontal lines but for now, I think I have found my long term solution..I am satisfied. What do you think?

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It's a good idea but perhaps a lighter color velvet ribbon. It could just be my monitor that makes it look odd. The scarf looked pretty . It is a shame the scarf is slippery.
 
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vink said:
Isn't it funny that sometimes you like something so much bit then you find out it doesn't suit you and suddenly you find someone to gift it to?

I've been bad. Very bad. I ordered 4 bags during MM valerie release. 3 little Valerie and 1 Theia in the color I've been lusting after for a year now. I like all that I got, but the favorite goes to the leather I've been lusting after and I only find myself wanting only one little Valerie all along. I actually decided since it hadn't arrived yet that I'll gift one to my niece so, it went to her yesterday. She loves it! And it just suit her perfectly. The vibe and everything. And today I just gift another one in cherry red Nappa to another niece. This one is older and a bit of a Punk Rock person I think she'll pull it off well. So I now end up with only half the order I placed, and maybe out of money a bit, but I feel very happy. I feel like I found them a good home and that they'd be loved and cherished. :smile:
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that's so sweet, they must be so happy!! Photo pls... :D
 
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tealocean said:
What a great idea! This bag is beautiful!
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Yes, I love this bag! Style, shape, size, weight, color..everything.. except the flat glued handle:annoyed: why did they not do a rolled handle:confused1: sigh.

msd_bags said:
We have the same issue with the Panarea and I already tried the twilly remedy and have the same issue as you - slippage! I think the velvel looks fine and if it works then it’s a great alternative!
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Yes bummer about the twilly. Docride once suggested using gauze bandage under twilly to cushion Birkin handles. While the twilly is a tad short for the panarea handle, I may still try this approach.

dcooney4 said:
It's a good idea but perhaps a lighter color velvet ribbon. It could just be my monitor that makes it look odd. The scarf looked pretty . It is a shame the scarf is slippery.
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Thanks! Yes I agree. Will try lighter color.
 
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essiedub said:
Well, I have taken another run at rectifying my beloved Dior tote. As you know, I have been battling that cracking handle issue and have given up on getting it repaired by Dior. So, I tried tying it with a twilly, whose colors complement it but it kept slipping grr...

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So today I went and got some velvet ribbon and wrapped it tightly. It is holding and adds cushioning to the hand. The color looks better in real life. I could have used a wider ribbon so that there are less horizontal lines but for now, I think I have found my long term solution..I am satisfied. What do you think?

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It looks pretty with the velvet ribbon. I think narrow is better... too wide and it would buckle.
How do you get it to stay on the bottom. Is there a little knot on each end that I'm not seeing?
 
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essiedub said:
Well, I have taken another run at rectifying my beloved Dior tote. As you know, I have been battling that cracking handle issue and have given up on getting it repaired by Dior. So, I tried tying it with a twilly, whose colors complement it but it kept slipping grr...

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So today I went and got some velvet ribbon and wrapped it tightly. It is holding and adds cushioning to the hand. The color looks better in real life. I could have used a wider ribbon so that there are less horizontal lines but for now, I think I have found my long term solution..I am satisfied. What do you think?

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Well done and very clever!
 
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