There’s a seller on eBay who is selling several. ( she bought a bunch in the last sale, her sister works for Coach apparently). I’m trusting it’s authentic, she still has a few listed.
2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Yup, I started with mild temperature but maxed it at the end when I noticed the leather can withstand the heat. I've seen someone used industrial heat gun but I didn't dare to try. I added towel between the iron and leather and avoided using steam which can damage the leather. Plus, my bag wasn't very puffy to begin with, so ironing effects didn't show. I wouldn't iron it if it was super puffy. The quilts will flatten too much.You ironed a Chanel bag?!?!?!Wow, you are brave!
You could always ask for an authentication in the Coach AT thread.
I've ironed leather bags, using a press cloth. I've never been able to really get rid of creases though.Yup, I started with mild temperature but maxed it at the end when I noticed the leather can withstand the heat. I've seen someone used industrial heat gun but I didn't dare to try. I added towel between the iron and leather and avoided using steam which can damage the leather. Plus, my bag wasn't very puffy to begin with, so ironing effects didn't show. I wouldn't iron it if it was super puffy. The quilts will flatten too much.
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That's so interesting, @msd_bags . I can certainly see why the association would make you stay away from both fanny packs AND crossbody bags.I just want to share a story on fanny packs since these were mentioned by @lynne_ross and @Rhl2987 .
I have never liked this type of bag. This is why. And the reason is the same why I warmed up so sloooowly to crossbody bags. You know that I live in a third world country (still). And we do have wet markets that are really dirty. Normally, a vendor there, be it of fresh fish, meats, vegetables etc will be wearing a fanny pack or a crossbody (normally fabric) to hold their cash sales. After holding their products bare hands (imagine fish) and putting in a plastic bag, they will hand the bag to the customer and then the customer will pay in cash. The vendor will again use her bare hands to fish for change from her fanny pack or crossbody bag. So not a pretty sight and not for the germophobes!(Btw, personally I am willing to pay a little bit more for supermarket prices rather than buy at the wet market.) So my mind is soooo slooow in disassociating these types of bags (fanny packs and crossbody) from the wet market scene (as well as the sidewalk vendors thing). Although, much has changed for me in the crossbody arena following my membership in tpf.
Working on the fanny packs...
WOW! Amazing box. I'm a sucker for nifty storage!
My DBF's Christmas gift to me is a handmade jewelry box. He took time off of his academics to work on carpentry, and so he is very handy to have around
He's still working on it, but I'll definitely share pictures when he's done!I've heard on YouTube some success stories of restoring puffiness to lambskin bags by steaming them!You ironed a Chanel bag?!?!?!
I wasn't either being able to get rid of the creases 100% but the difference is noticable, though.
Here's before and after pics for comparison:
Impressive!I wasn't either being able to get rid of the creases 100% but the difference is noticable, though.
Here's before and after pics for comparison:
I would have never thought to iron leather…. def putting that knowledge in a file!
So glad this tote is working out for you!
Yes Sparkletastic what have you ultimately decided about your ivory Chanel?
My last recollection is that you are keeping and decided not to dye ...soooo here’s something I came across a while back and the idea intrigued me. Crazy? yet not really.. I think it might just work. you may just get it to a soft glowy pink that would be more you.
Lol! That would turn me off too from wearing them. Now this is what I am going to picture when I see one.I just want to share a story on fanny packs since these were mentioned by @lynne_ross and @Rhl2987 .
I have never liked this type of bag. This is why. And the reason is the same why I warmed up so sloooowly to crossbody bags. You know that I live in a third world country (still). And we do have wet markets that are really dirty. Normally, a vendor there, be it of fresh fish, meats, vegetables etc will be wearing a fanny pack or a crossbody (normally fabric) to hold their cash sales. After holding their products bare hands (imagine fish) and putting in a plastic bag, they will hand the bag to the customer and then the customer will pay in cash. The vendor will again use her bare hands to fish for change from her fanny pack or crossbody bag. So not a pretty sight and not for the germophobes!