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katev said:
I would probably take both bags to the cobbler just to ask for an opinion and the price of repairs. Then you can decide if you think it is worth it. I'm almost sure that they can repair the torn flap on the station bag because my mahagony patricia was also torn - it wasn't just ripped stitching and now it is fine.

With the chunk missing from the pocket purse, that could be due to dry rot. One option is to build up multiple thin applications of acryllic paint to cover and minimize it.

I know that fieblings sells a leather filler but I have never used it, but below is a post from docride at the Hermes forum, it shows her repair of a kelly with holes on all the corners. She used leather patches, filler, and color, but I haven't tried that yet either.

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-r...re-after-repair-photos-no-chatter-687488.html
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Thank you! I discovered that there is a shoe/leather repair shop just a few miles from my house. They've been in business for 25 years, so I'm going to try and take my Station in this weekend to see if they may be able to stitch it up for me and what the cost would be.

I may check out the leather filler option, too, for the Pocket Purse. I'm going to learn all sorts of skills with these two lovely gals. I'm almost glad my first two are challenges - best way to learn, right? ;)

Thank you so much - you are a wealth of information! :D
 
#4,907
ledobe said:
I thought it looked smaller-super cute!

I've dunked two Cashin for Meyers now and they came out better than before. I just think it adds moisture to the leather and conditioning helps seal it in.
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I may muster some courage and give it a try this weekend. The leather is so similarly thick and chewy like the vintage Coaches, that I'm not sure why I'm so nervous about this one! I think it's the wrinkling on the back that's making me so hesitant. The fact that you've had success with two definitely helps my jitters! I did order some Leather Therapy which should arrive later this week - maybe that will help me with my bravery as well if it can help keep her supple while she's drying out.

She's already in such good condition, that I'm actually taking her for a spin today (I just couldn't resist!) - she's so cute and comfy on the shoulder. But I know with some full on cleaning and TLC, she'll be even more of a knockout!!
 
#4,908
whateve said:
I have gotten some new rehab projects. Yay! When this one arrived, DH said it looked like it was 100 years old and should be thrown away! The second picture is drying after her bath! I was surprised at how much color ended up in the water. I also washed a green bag that really bled. Then I washed a black bag from the same era as the green one, and it didn't release any color at all!
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Wow - what a difference! This one is going to be a stunner when she's all done...I love it!
 
#4,909
whateve said:
I think this is only true on the newer bags with the satin linings. They are probably polyester and synthetics are usually colorfast. It is the cotton linings that you have to be careful of. I washed one of those bags with the black striped lining and it bled a little onto the leather.

I was also wondering if there is a point in time when they changed the leather dying process to make that colorfast as well. I was really surprised when my black bag which is probably early 90's didn't release any color at all.
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Good point, I'm glad you posted this-I specifically wanted to show the contrast of the vibrant linings and the suede bag, but I would still advise testing.

Another point I wanted to make, I am not all that happy with what the suede brush that comes with Coach bags does to the fibers, it is very stiff compared to other suede brushes I've used. Unfortunately I don't have any others on hand to compare them to, but something else I thought I'd mention while I'm talking about suede.
 
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ledobe said:
Good point, I'm glad you posted this-I specifically wanted to show the contrast of the vibrant linings and the suede bag, but I would still advise testing.

Another point I wanted to make, I am not all that happy with what the suede brush that comes with Coach bags does to the fibers, it is very stiff compared to other suede brushes I've used. Unfortunately I don't have any others on hand to compare them to, but something else I thought I'd mention while I'm talking about suede.
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The brush that comes with the suede eracer from kiwi brand is soft enough to be a fingernail brush.
 
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lordbucko said:
Latest rescue is my Coach Manor 9977 that I bought for 0.99 cents. I figured, what's the worst that can happen for a buck? When I received it it has this large stain on the front, so It is presently having a bath after I covered the stain overnight in talc to see if it had any grease that could be absorbed. Will post the after pics when I see how far I get with it today.

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Done deal after shots of 99 cents Manor
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whateve said:
I think this is only true on the newer bags with the satin linings. They are probably polyester and synthetics are usually colorfast. It is the cotton linings that you have to be careful of. I washed one of those bags with the black striped lining and it bled a little onto the leather.

I was also wondering if there is a point in time when they changed the leather dying process to make that colorfast as well. I was really surprised when my black bag which is probably early 90's didn't release any color at all.
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I was very nervous about dunking my Coach Cashin Attachette (Small Shopper) because I was afraid that the striped cotton lining would run - but it was fine!
 
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