Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[nypnay]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it.

Before pictures:

I gave it a bath in unscented soap and scrubbed gently. It was pretty difficult to see if dirt was coming off of the fabric because once the bag was dunked, the whole bag turned a dark color. I scrubbed in circular motions and got rid of the pen stains with a spray of hairspray followed by the unscented soap to fully get rid of it. Gave it an overnight dry and polished brass hardware. I was also afraid that the leather would bleed into the lining and the fabric, but thankfully, it didn't. I stuffed it with towels to retain shape & still waiting a bit for the leather to dry before applying Leather CPR. I was surprised and very happy with the results.

After pictures:

This is a "during" picture of cleaning the turnlock. I just had to:

I enjoyed the rehab process for this handbag and may even wear it now, knowing how to keep it in pristine condition. I'm just hesitant with fraying the fabric more, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it because it's considered normal wear for jacquard fabric. Well, I hope you enjoyed my rehab. Thanks for looking!

 

[gallina66]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it.

Before pictures:

I gave it a bath in unscented soap and scrubbed gently. It was pretty difficult to see if dirt was coming off of the fabric because once the bag was dunked, the whole bag turned a dark color. I scrubbed in circular motions and got rid of the pen stains with a spray of hairspray followed by the unscented soap to fully get rid of it. Gave it an overnight dry and polished brass hardware. I was also afraid that the leather would bleed into the lining and the fabric, but thankfully, it didn't. I stuffed it with towels to retain shape & still waiting a bit for the leather to dry before applying Leather CPR. I was surprised and very happy with the results.

After pictures:

This is a "during" picture of cleaning the turnlock. I just had to:

I enjoyed the rehab process for this handbag and may even wear it now, knowing how to keep it in pristine condition. I'm just hesitant with fraying the fabric more, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it because it's considered normal wear for jacquard fabric. Well, I hope you enjoyed my rehab. Thanks for looking!

Looks really good!

 

[Jessi319]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it.

Before pictures:

I gave it a bath in unscented soap and scrubbed gently. It was pretty difficult to see if dirt was coming off of the fabric because once the bag was dunked, the whole bag turned a dark color. I scrubbed in circular motions and got rid of the pen stains with a spray of hairspray followed by the unscented soap to fully get rid of it. Gave it an overnight dry and polished brass hardware. I was also afraid that the leather would bleed into the lining and the fabric, but thankfully, it didn't. I stuffed it with towels to retain shape & still waiting a bit for the leather to dry before applying Leather CPR. I was surprised and very happy with the results.

After pictures:

This is a "during" picture of cleaning the turnlock. I just had to:

I enjoyed the rehab process for this handbag and may even wear it now, knowing how to keep it in pristine condition. I'm just hesitant with fraying the fabric more, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it because it's considered normal wear for jacquard fabric. Well, I hope you enjoyed my rehab. Thanks for looking!

Very NICE!! This is a brave rehab to try!. I think she looks great!!

 

[crazyforcoach09]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it.

Before pictures:

I gave it a bath in unscented soap and scrubbed gently. It was pretty difficult to see if dirt was coming off of the fabric because once the bag was dunked, the whole bag turned a dark color. I scrubbed in circular motions and got rid of the pen stains with a spray of hairspray followed by the unscented soap to fully get rid of it. Gave it an overnight dry and polished brass hardware. I was also afraid that the leather would bleed into the lining and the fabric, but thankfully, it didn't. I stuffed it with towels to retain shape & still waiting a bit for the leather to dry before applying Leather CPR. I was surprised and very happy with the results.

After pictures:

This is a "during" picture of cleaning the turnlock. I just had to:

I enjoyed the rehab process for this handbag and may even wear it now, knowing how to keep it in pristine condition. I'm just hesitant with fraying the fabric more, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it because it's considered normal wear for jacquard fabric. Well, I hope you enjoyed my rehab. Thanks for looking!

WOWOWOWOW just FAB

 

[chowlover2]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it.

Before pictures:

I gave it a bath in unscented soap and scrubbed gently. It was pretty difficult to see if dirt was coming off of the fabric because once the bag was dunked, the whole bag turned a dark color. I scrubbed in circular motions and got rid of the pen stains with a spray of hairspray followed by the unscented soap to fully get rid of it. Gave it an overnight dry and polished brass hardware. I was also afraid that the leather would bleed into the lining and the fabric, but thankfully, it didn't. I stuffed it with towels to retain shape & still waiting a bit for the leather to dry before applying Leather CPR. I was surprised and very happy with the results.

After pictures:

This is a "during" picture of cleaning the turnlock. I just had to:

I enjoyed the rehab process for this handbag and may even wear it now, knowing how to keep it in pristine condition. I'm just hesitant with fraying the fabric more, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it because it's considered normal wear for jacquard fabric. Well, I hope you enjoyed my rehab. Thanks for looking!

She looks great, she was one dirty girl! So glad she's got a new lease on life, you're rehabbing like a pro!

 

[katev]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it...

She looks fabulous! You are brave, I have never attempted to rehab a 65th anniversary legacy bag yet. I don't know of any way to repair the fraying, although perhaps a tailor would have suggestions?

You could try Fray-Check (available at JoAnns) to minimize the fraying and stop it from getting worse. Trim the frayed edges and smooth down the damage as much as possible. Next apply Fray-Check to the edges/areas and let it dry.

Fray-Check has always dried clear for me and I have used it on many different fabrics; but I have never tried it on coach jacquard fabric, so it would be best to test it in an obscure spot first.

Nice job!

 

[NellieSue]

So this Legacy Ali bag was given to me as a Christmas gift many years ago. As I am not a big signature fan (knowing how they fray after many uses), I lent it to my mom to use. Many years later, I find it and this is the condition that it's in. As expected after everyday use, it became dirty inside and out & the fabric has frayed. I brought it to the Coach store and had it sent out to see if there was anything they can do with the fraying, but unfortunately I had no luck. It doesn't look too bad for someone who's worn it out for many years but I was inspired to rehab it and see what I can do with it.

Before pictures:

I gave it a bath in unscented soap and scrubbed gently. It was pretty difficult to see if dirt was coming off of the fabric because once the bag was dunked, the whole bag turned a dark color. I scrubbed in circular motions and got rid of the pen stains with a spray of hairspray followed by the unscented soap to fully get rid of it. Gave it an overnight dry and polished brass hardware. I was also afraid that the leather would bleed into the lining and the fabric, but thankfully, it didn't. I stuffed it with towels to retain shape & still waiting a bit for the leather to dry before applying Leather CPR. I was surprised and very happy with the results.

After pictures:

This is a "during" picture of cleaning the turnlock. I just had to:

I enjoyed the rehab process for this handbag and may even wear it now, knowing how to keep it in pristine condition. I'm just hesitant with fraying the fabric more, but I guess there's nothing I can do about it because it's considered normal wear for jacquard fabric. Well, I hope you enjoyed my rehab. Thanks for looking!

Wow! I have really enjoyed looking at these pictures. The jacquard cleaned up really well, but what I noticed the most is how much brighter it looks! Good Job!

 

[Mamacass77]

Hi lovely rehab ladies! I just found out from our dear hyacinth that I scored a rather rare bag from 1999. It's in really good shape and the canvas/twill is nice and clean. My question is about the leather straps and trim. Should I try cleaning up the leather with my saddle soap, or do I risk ruining the canvas? Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated

 

[katev]

Hi lovely rehab ladies! I just found out from our dear hyacinth that I scored a rather rare bag from 1999. It's in really good shape and the canvas/twill is nice and clean. My question is about the leather straps and trim. Should I try cleaning up the leather with my saddle soap, or do I risk ruining the canvas? Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Nice find, but don't use saddle soap - it's been said to be too harsh for handbags. I think that if you carefully use a leather cleaner like lexol and a good conditioner like leather cpr, apple, or lexol it will do a lot to brighten it up.

The straps are a little worn and faded so an application of blackrocks leather n rich would darken the leather and cover the flaws.

 

[katev]

I bought a 2005 legacy straw tote at Savers, the authentication pics are at the link below. When I first saw it at Savers it was marked $30 so I passed. Because it was badly misshapen and I already have 2 straw totes; but when I went back several days later for the 25% off sale, it was still there so I caved and bought it for $22.50.

The bag is pretty clean and in good shape, like it didn't get used much but it looks like it was stored unstuffed with other bags on top of it and it is all out of shape.

The only way I have successfully reshaped a bag is by dunking it, but I've never tried it with a lined, straw bag before. The creed patch says that it is made of "manufactured straw" so it might survive a bath. Has anyone rehabbed a straw bag before? What are your suggestions for successfully reshaping it? thanks!

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-82.html#post22639232

 

[Mamacass77]

Nice find, but don't use saddle soap - it's been said to be too harsh for handbags. I think that if you carefully use a leather cleaner like lexol and a good conditioner like leather cpr, apple, or lexol it will do a lot to brighten it up.

The straps are a little worn and faded so an application of blackrocks leather n rich would darken the leather and cover the flaws.

Thank you katev. I didn't know that about saddle soap. I've been trying to read up as much as I can here but somehow missed that tid bit, glad I asked! I will have to get some of your suggested products, and give those a whirl oh and side note super cute straw bag score! Hope you can get it back in shape.

 

[Rambler]

I bought a 2005 legacy straw tote at Savers...

The only way I have successfully reshaped a bag is by dunking it, but I've never tried it with a lined, straw bag before. The creed patch says that it is made of "manufactured straw" so it might survive a bath. Has anyone rehabbed a straw bag before? What are your suggestions for successfully reshaping it? thanks!

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-82.html#post22639232

haven't done a bag but I have reshaped straw hats by soaking and then stuffing with rags to get the shape I wanted. Have also used a fabric steamer on bent brims of vintage straw hats that had too many embellishments to risk dunking. So maybe steam.

 

[Jessi319]

I bought a 2005 legacy straw tote at Savers, the authentication pics are at the link below. When I first saw it at Savers it was marked $30 so I passed. Because it was badly misshapen and I already have 2 straw totes; but when I went back several days later for the 25% off sale, it was still there so I caved and bought it for $22.50.

The bag is pretty clean and in good shape, like it didn't get used much but it looks like it was stored unstuffed with other bags on top of it and it is all out of shape.

The only way I have successfully reshaped a bag is by dunking it, but I've never tried it with a lined, straw bag before. The creed patch says that it is made of "manufactured straw" so it might survive a bath. Has anyone rehabbed a straw bag before? What are your suggestions for successfully reshaping it? thanks!

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-82.html#post22639232

I really love this! I think I"d steam it. I happen to own a professional steamer I got from a former dress-shop owner, so not sure if other method of steaming would be intense enough. Otherwise, I think that type of straw will survive a wetting....even if you just do it topically while stuffed from the inside..(rub the outside down with a really wet rag til it saturates?) just my thoughts....I hope others have ideas too.

 

[Jessi319]

Hi lovely rehab ladies! I just found out from our dear hyacinth that I scored a rather rare bag from 1999. It's in really good shape and the canvas/twill is nice and clean. My question is about the leather straps and trim. Should I try cleaning up the leather with my saddle soap, or do I risk ruining the canvas? Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated

nice find!! Yeah I think I'd try some good conditioning/leather cleaning product such as blackrocks. I Probably wouldn't do saddle soap.

 

[katev]

Thank you katev. I didn't know that about saddle soap. I've been trying to read up as much as I can here but somehow missed that tid bit, glad I asked! I will have to get some of your suggested products, and give those a whirl oh and side note super cute straw bag score! Hope you can get it back in shape.

haven't done a bag but I have reshaped straw hats by soaking and then stuffing with rags to get the shape I wanted. Have also used a fabric steamer on bent brims of vintage straw hats that had too many embellishments to risk dunking. So maybe steam.

I really love this! I think I"d steam it. I happen to own a professional steamer I got from a former dress-shop owner, so not sure if other method of steaming would be intense enough. Otherwise, I think that type of straw will survive a wetting....even if you just do it topically while stuffed from the inside..(rub the outside down with a really wet rag til it saturates?) just my thoughts....I hope others have ideas too.

Thanks so much for your input, Hyacinth just authenticated it for me!