I bought a preloved city a few weeks ago for what I thought was an absolute steal. It's a pale cream colour but has colour transfer on the back of the bag and the corners (I think from dark jeans). Other than this, its in really good condition with little wear.
I bought the bag with the intention of dyeing it black (or possibly another dark colour), but since receiving the bag which is in better condition than I was expecting, I've become slightly nervous about doing this and ruining the bag! I've enquired about having it dyed professionally but this seems really expensive and if I'm going to do this, I may as well just sell the bag I've got and buy a black bag.
I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on dyeing a bag. I've read through "kerryisntreal"s thread on here which was really helpful.
My main concerns about dyeing it myself are 1) whether there will be colour transfer from the bag when using it after dyeing it. 2) the dye peeling 3) how to dye the fabric bit of the zip, 4) how to dye the "glue" on the edges of the bag. 5) the best way of preventing the dye going on the bits I don't want to dye.
I've dyed a pair of shoes ages ago but other than that have never dyed leather myself. I would be grateful for any advice on dyeing it myself and whether you think it's possible for me to do without ruining it or whether I should either fork out to have it dyed professionally or whether I should just try and clean it and get the colour transfer removed (although I don't really want a cream bag!) and then either keep it like that or sell it.
Thanks for any help and tips.
I bought the bag with the intention of dyeing it black (or possibly another dark colour), but since receiving the bag which is in better condition than I was expecting, I've become slightly nervous about doing this and ruining the bag! I've enquired about having it dyed professionally but this seems really expensive and if I'm going to do this, I may as well just sell the bag I've got and buy a black bag.
I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on dyeing a bag. I've read through "kerryisntreal"s thread on here which was really helpful.
My main concerns about dyeing it myself are 1) whether there will be colour transfer from the bag when using it after dyeing it. 2) the dye peeling 3) how to dye the fabric bit of the zip, 4) how to dye the "glue" on the edges of the bag. 5) the best way of preventing the dye going on the bits I don't want to dye.
I've dyed a pair of shoes ages ago but other than that have never dyed leather myself. I would be grateful for any advice on dyeing it myself and whether you think it's possible for me to do without ruining it or whether I should either fork out to have it dyed professionally or whether I should just try and clean it and get the colour transfer removed (although I don't really want a cream bag!) and then either keep it like that or sell it.
Thanks for any help and tips.