Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[JOODLZ]

She is a factory purse from 2010. She is part of the Penelope collection. I love this optic print. I bought this purse in gray but I couldn't handle the separating zipper. You performed a miracle. She is gorgeous!

About the zipper...I have another bag with the same one...not crazy about it either. Thanks for the date info & compliments!

I called it!! She looks gorgeous! And I'm not surprised.

Yay! Thanks so much for the kind words! I keep going from the computer to the bag and back again...just to look at her!

Glad I was sitting down! You did a wonderful job. I think your circular motion and repetitive rinses were very wise and just the ticket!

I could just picture a few people falling down...myself included. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't done it...Thanks!

Pretty! That came out beautiful and I love that print.

It will just glow in the sunshine...if the rain ever stops...Thanks!

Lovely! Persistence pays off.

Thanks...rehabbing has definitely improved MY patience level

amazing!! not sure without looking at the creed what her age is, but good to know about Clean Green since I have a ton of it

I had guessed 2010 from the creed and watev concurs above. Mean Green rules...I'll be watching for other fabric rehabs in the future...Thanks!

 

[ledobe]

I posted about this bag in the "bargain" thread, I'm going to say it was $5 even though the shippping brought it a little over $20. I DID notice that before I bid but I took the plunge anyway. Anyway, I found it on the Wayback machine and it is from Spring 2000 a New SUEDE LACED SMALL SLIM DUFFLE, 48” adjustable strap11 3/4 (L) x 10 (H) x 3 (W) in Pool. Price: $228 Style No: 9112

Here is the before, you can't really tell but it was really dirty at the top near the zipper:

I pulled up where the buckle attachment covered the suede so you can see what the color was originally and how dirty it was:

Strangely, the bottom was probably the cleanest part:

It was no where near as dirty as the shearling bag I cleaned up (I don't think I ever posted afters), but I didn't expect it to clean up as well because I think the blue was probably faded. I am just guessing, but I wonder if the light colored suede bags don't suffer from the natural "brown" of the leather showing through after awhile? Just a guess.

Anyway, I sprayed it with "Shout", scrubbed it with a wash cloth, and threw her in the washer with some towels. I always do an extra rinse with my bags, and sometimes restart it and do an extra rinse cycle to make sure I get all the soap out. I actually took the strap off and just threw it in towards the end, during the rinse cycle to clean and "flatten" where the buckles were attached.

After I took it out, I went over it gently with a suede brush and hung it to dry. I doubled the strap for the picture, because it was LONG and it was hard to get the whole thing in a picture. I would def wear this long and cross body. As I expected, the new legacy tassel I bought with my last PCE was a near perfect match, so I put it on for her photo shoot:

Here she is with her "I don't need no stinkin' rehab" small Marielle that I found the same day:

The nap isn't quite laying right, but I have found when I've worked with other suede items that after it's used and softened a bit, it just comes back. I did lightly brush it. The disadvantage to suede is that it's a little stiff and there's really no way to condition the leather.

It's a tiny little bag, I think it would be perfect for an iPad, but it came out pretty cute. I just realized I didn't spray her with suede protector yet but I will probably do that next.

 

[Arizabif]

Does anyone have some ideas on raising the creed number on a worn bag? I have a little brown leather bag, (not sure of name), marked with a legit creed that is light from wear. The number under the creed is unreadable. If I run my finger over it, I can feel the imprint from where it once was. I have looked at it in dim light, bright light, day light, artificial light, but no luck. I am not very worried about authenticiy, just mostly curious to what the number once was!

I even debated looking through the microscope at work, but my coworkers would think me nuts.

 

[m3rma1d]

Crescent bag is done. Not super psyched with the restorer stuff, but it's good enough.
Dye is dry, brass is polished, only thing left to do is condition (gonna just use Apple because I don't wanna risk doing ANYTHING to mess this thing up ever again LOL)... Oh, and wait for a hangtag to come in the mail.

 

[MRSBWS]

crescent bag is done. Not super psyched with the restorer stuff, but it's good enough.
Dye is dry, brass is polished, only thing left to do is condition (gonna just use apple because i don't wanna risk doing anything to mess this thing up ever again lol)... Oh, and wait for a hangtag to come in the mail.

amazing!!!

 

[Rambler]

Crescent bag is done. Not super psyched with the restorer stuff, but it's good enough.
Dye is dry, brass is polished, only thing left to do is condition (gonna just use Apple because I don't wanna risk doing ANYTHING to mess this thing up ever again LOL)... Oh, and wait for a hangtag to come in the mail.

I know you miss the patina, but it looks great and good job on dealing with the swirly glitch. Many would have given up

 

[angelacolumbia]

Wow I can't believe a two year old bag could be so dirty but you did a fantastic job rehabbing it!

 

[Dizzney96]

Here is my most recent rescue project:

He was in front of my house Thursday morning when I went out for my run. He followed me and I let him because I figured maybe I'd get lucky and run across his owners looking for him. He followed me for 3 miles and minded me the whole time, so I came home, put him in my dog run, and got ready for work. I only had one time to put one sign out on my way out to work, but when I got home, he was still in the yard happy to see me, so I bought a $5 bag of dog food, put an ad on Craig's list, and got him settled for the night.

The next day on my way HOME from work, I drove around across the other side of the highway and found a "Lost Boxer" sign and was able to reunite him with a dad and his three daughters. About a half hour later I got a tearful voicemail from the mom thanking me for taking care of the dog. So he kept me busy for two days, but fortunately I didn't have to spend my Saturday morning taking him somewhere to get scanned for a microchip.

Great job. Boxers are hard not to love. I like these kind of rehab projects the best!

 

[chowlover2]

Here is my most recent rescue project:

He was in front of my house Thursday morning when I went out for my run. He followed me and I let him because I figured maybe I'd get lucky and run across his owners looking for him. He followed me for 3 miles and minded me the whole time, so I came home, put him in my dog run, and got ready for work. I only had one time to put one sign out on my way out to work, but when I got home, he was still in the yard happy to see me, so I bought a $5 bag of dog food, put an ad on Craig's list, and got him settled for the night.

The next day on my way HOME from work, I drove around across the other side of the highway and found a "Lost Boxer" sign and was able to reunite him with a dad and his three daughters. About a half hour later I got a tearful voicemail from the mom thanking me for taking care of the dog. So he kept me busy for two days, but fortunately I didn't have to spend my Saturday morning taking him somewhere to get scanned for a microchip.

What a sweetie, so glad you were able to reunite him with his family!

 

[MRSBWS]

A few members who saw this on the AT thread had better sit down! I bought this "hot mess" of a Coach bag a few days ago at a Goodwill Bargain Center (clothing @ $1.69/lb., $1 purses and $2 shoes, yes, that's right) a few days ago. Another customer picked it up and immediately threw it down and looked at her hands like she might have gotten "cooties!" I grabbed it. Here's a link to the "befores"...what was I thinking? She was filthy! Hyacinth said I'm probably right thinking she's a Penelope Optic Signature Lunch Tote #F15436.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-84.html#post22645062

First she had her lining and pockets thoroughly cleaned with a dry toothbrush. Then she got a plain, warm-water soak. Then she got completely sprayed down - inside and out - with Mean Green (I think my hubby said he had diluted it a little.) Then I started with a toothbrush on the dirtiest part - the bottom - and scrubbed her down - inside and out. Scrubbed in a circular pattern, as the weave of the fabric goes many directions...the imbedded dirt did too! Miracle of miracles! She started getting cleaner and cleaner and cleaner. Sprayed on more...scrubbed more. Then I threw her in the sink, again in plain warm water and rinsed a while. Lots of brownish, yucky water. Sprayed her down and scrubbed one last time. The fabric on all 4 bottom corners is a little worn, so I finally made myself stop. Gave her a thorough rinse and stuffed her.

The drier she got, the lighter she became! I've known for a very long time that Coach cowhide is tough, but never imagined that the fabric bags would be so resilient! The bottom of the lining didn't come completely clean, but only a couple of shades off. The outside positively glows! Gave the leather some CPR and I'm done! Though I've always been a BIG fan of Coach leather, she's my youngest and newest favorite! Can anyone help me pin down her age?

That is unbelievable considering how dirty she was. You did a GREAT job, as usual.

 

[chowlover2]

Crescent bag is done. Not super psyched with the restorer stuff, but it's good enough.
Dye is dry, brass is polished, only thing left to do is condition (gonna just use Apple because I don't wanna risk doing ANYTHING to mess this thing up ever again LOL)... Oh, and wait for a hangtag to come in the mail.

Amazing!!!

 

[chowlover2]

Does anyone have some ideas on raising the creed number on a worn bag? I have a little brown leather bag, (not sure of name), marked with a legit creed that is light from wear. The number under the creed is unreadable. If I run my finger over it, I can feel the imprint from where it once was. I have looked at it in dim light, bright light, day light, artificial light, but no luck. I am not very worried about authenticiy, just mostly curious to what the number once was!

I even debated looking through the microscope at work, but my coworkers would think me nuts.

How about putting a piece of blank per over the creed, taking a pencil and rub over and see if anything shows up on paper!

 

[Porter4]

Here is my most recent rescue project:


He was in front of my house Thursday morning when I went out for my run. He followed me and I let him because I figured maybe I'd get lucky and run across his owners looking for him. He followed me for 3 miles and minded me the whole time, so I came home, put him in my dog run, and got ready for work. I only had one time to put one sign out on my way out to work, but when I got home, he was still in the yard happy to see me, so I bought a $5 bag of dog food, put an ad on Craig's list, and got him settled for the night.

The next day on my way HOME from work, I drove around across the other side of the highway and found a "Lost Boxer" sign and was able to reunite him with a dad and his three daughters. About a half hour later I got a tearful voicemail from the mom thanking me for taking care of the dog. So he kept me busy for two days, but fortunately I didn't have to spend my Saturday morning taking him somewhere to get scanned for a microchip.

Oh, he is so cute! That was so kind of you

 

[katev]

I don't like the wrinkles on this bag. Can I wash a Sheridan safely?

I washed a sheridan glenwood bag and it came out fine:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/wh...unk-bag-shouldnt-get-689911.html#post19266585

 

[katev]

I think it's beautiful as is -but I know you'd love to get the inner and outer to match! Its such a cute bag!

I think this looks great as is! I'd be afraid to do more to it myself, and it's a nice color.

Amazing transformation!