ehh....figures! I guess if they can keep quality in the design, it's still a great bag !
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ehh....figures! I guess if they can keep quality in the design, it's still a great bag !
Thanks - I have some options to exhaust before black rock. But all info is good for the future.
One of the spots on the bag pictures you attached above is from the metal "brad" that holds the folds of the leather together for your handle. That indentation is probably going to remain as the leather is rubbing against the metal at that point when the handle is in the up position.Thanks - I have some options to exhaust before black rock. But all info is good for the future.
Hia Coachies.
I've been slacking lately - oops, I mean writing my thesis - but I stopped to dabble with an online purchase. The auction ended (no bids) before I could get it authenticated, but I contacted the seller right before it ended and she fired off an invoice for the lowest bid price. SO .... While I knew it would be a rehab project when I started talking to the seller, I had NO IDEA to what extent. And the sneaky seller didn't mention a #$()* word!!! Fortunately, it's still a solid bag, even with it's issues, and I'm ok with the price I paid. I figure it will be a learning experiment.
So what kind of experiences does anybody have with leather that was scarred from tape? I don't see sticky residue, but the surface is definitely ripped off. I'm guessing a little Leather CPR/Apple/Leather Honey will go a long way to helping this poor thing, but I was just wondering if you had any ideas. And what color would you say this was SUPPOSED to be?
The inside is... Whew. I'm really hoping it's a lot of nasty dirty lint, not mold. The lining doesn't pull out like the rest of my quasi-rehab projects, so I may just have to dunk it whole hog. This is going to be SOME learning experience!
Hyacinth said it was an authentic duffel (duffle?)
Ebay link w/ photos: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...6&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1413
Some of my photos:
I've been slacking lately - oops, I mean writing my thesis - but I stopped to dabble with an online purchase. The auction ended (no bids) before I could get it authenticated, but I contacted the seller right before it ended and she fired off an invoice for the lowest bid price. SO .... While I knew it would be a rehab project when I started talking to the seller, I had NO IDEA to what extent. And the sneaky seller didn't mention a #$()* word!!! Fortunately, it's still a solid bag, even with it's issues, and I'm ok with the price I paid. I figure it will be a learning experiment.
So what kind of experiences does anybody have with leather that was scarred from tape? I don't see sticky residue, but the surface is definitely ripped off. I'm guessing a little Leather CPR/Apple/Leather Honey will go a long way to helping this poor thing, but I was just wondering if you had any ideas. And what color would you say this was SUPPOSED to be?
The inside is... Whew. I'm really hoping it's a lot of nasty dirty lint, not mold. The lining doesn't pull out like the rest of my quasi-rehab projects, so I may just have to dunk it whole hog. This is going to be SOME learning experience!
Hyacinth said it was an authentic duffel (duffle?)
Ebay link w/ photos: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...6&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1413
Some of my photos:
you're right.the sellers photos were a bit more "optimistic" looking LOL. I look forward to seeing what you end up doing with her because it would be a cool bag if could be rehabbed. A washing is definitely in order. I think even with the lining you could do it since I know Katev has definitely washed all types. I've washed Tignanello bags with a lining and had success on gentle with gentle detergents. The rest will depend on what the washer does or doesn't do for it I guess Good luck!!Hia Coachies.
I've been slacking lately - oops, I mean writing my thesis - but I stopped to dabble with an online purchase. The auction ended (no bids) before I could get it authenticated, but I contacted the seller right before it ended and she fired off an invoice for the lowest bid price. SO .... While I knew it would be a rehab project when I started talking to the seller, I had NO IDEA to what extent. And the sneaky seller didn't mention a #$()* word!!! Fortunately, it's still a solid bag, even with it's issues, and I'm ok with the price I paid. I figure it will be a learning experiment.
So what kind of experiences does anybody have with leather that was scarred from tape? I don't see sticky residue, but the surface is definitely ripped off. I'm guessing a little Leather CPR/Apple/Leather Honey will go a long way to helping this poor thing, but I was just wondering if you had any ideas. And what color would you say this was SUPPOSED to be?
The inside is... Whew. I'm really hoping it's a lot of nasty dirty lint, not mold. The lining doesn't pull out like the rest of my quasi-rehab projects, so I may just have to dunk it whole hog. This is going to be SOME learning experience!
Hyacinth said it was an authentic duffel (duffle?)
Ebay link w/ photos: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...6&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1413
Some of my photos:
When you say "gentle detergents" which ones do you mean specifically? I bought some tack store glycerin soap, as well as Woolite (non bleach) after rereading some of everybody's posts. I TRIED to use Ivory snow clothes detergent on some of the linings, but the fragrance was quite overpowering and not in a good way. (What IS it with me and smells lately???)
Anyway, once more headway is made on the thesis, I'll get back to rehab projects. Have to get some done before Christmas! Thanks for the encouragement.
I agree that it needs a a good dunking. I am concerned about that purplish stain on one side, does it look like ink? I would probably try washing, drying and conditioning and then see what it looks like before doing anything else. It is a great bag and you didn't spend much on it so "just go for it!"
When you say "gentle detergents" which ones do you mean specifically? I bought some tack store glycerin soap, as well as Woolite (non bleach) after rereading some of everybody's posts. I TRIED to use Ivory snow clothes detergent on some of the linings, but the fragrance was quite overpowering and not in a good way. (What IS it with me and smells lately???)
Anyway, once more headway is made on the thesis, I'll get back to rehab projects. Have to get some done before Christmas! Thanks for the encouragement.
I just use a woolite type detergent (a cheaper -Meijer-store brand) so regular woolite would work fine. It's much milder scented. I think others have used just dye free detergents from other brands and did ok too. & I know the rehab projects can really be time suckers...I'm always amazed how much else I don't get done when I"m in a rehab mood, so yes, thesis -then rehab
But we eagerly await your results.Oh my! Cute purse but you have a nice, challenging project there. I had a bag where adhesive tape had pulled the finish and color right off of the leather. I eventually had to dye the purse after trying a zillion solutions. One thing that helped me to look at the leather with a super magnifier like a jewelers eyeglass. This will enable you to really see into the pores of the leather so you can tell if there is only superficial damage or you've got a major rebirthing on your hands.
Take a deep breath, study her, do a little bit at a time, she'll come around for you and you'll have a beautiful satchel in the end.
Take a deep breath, study her, do a little bit at a time, she'll come around for you and you'll have a beautiful satchel in the end.
No ma'am, that's not ink...It's a little disconcerting, but it looks like something soaked into the bag from the outside; I see no indication of anything soaking through from the inside-outwards. It feels like the rest of the bag when you touch those "spots", only a little "thinner" in those areas. Does that make sense? The rest of the bag feels pretty thick. Just in those spots it feels thinner or maybe a little weaker, rather like a bruise?...not MUCH, but enough to feel a difference. *sigh. How am I supposed to concentrate on this paper when these adventures keep calling my name!?!
I was wondering if anyone had any magic solutions for fixing bags. I have one of the older navy bags that is square that has a buckle and trap on the front of the bag - the bag itself only needed a good moisturizer, but the strap that goes with the buckle needs the edge redone all the dark color is gone and it looks a little hairy. I went to a local cobbler's shop and he suggested shoe polish buffed in - I would like to do something that wouldn't transfer like shoe polish and was wondering if any of you had any good deas, such as perman ent marker, edgekote or other substance. The bag is in very good condition, but the hairy edge of the strap annoy me. Hope someone out there has a solution for me. 
I was wondering if anyone had any magic solutions for fixing bags. I have one of the older navy bags that is square that has a buckle and trap on the front of the bag - the bag itself only needed a good moisturizer, but the strap that goes with the buckle needs the edge redone all the dark color is gone and it looks a little hairy. I went to a local cobbler's shop and he suggested shoe polish buffed in - I would like to do something that wouldn't transfer like shoe polish and was wondering if any of you had any good deas, such as perman ent marker, edgekote or other substance. The bag is in very good condition, but the hairy edge of the strap annoy me. Hope someone out there has a solution for me. Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if anyone had any magic solutions for fixing bags. I have one of the older navy bags that is square that has a buckle and trap on the front of the bag - the bag itself only needed a good moisturizer, but the strap that goes with the buckle needs the edge redone all the dark color is gone and it looks a little hairy. I went to a local cobbler's shop and he suggested shoe polish buffed in - I would like to do something that wouldn't transfer like shoe polish and was wondering if any of you had any good deas, such as perman ent marker, edgekote or other substance. The bag is in very good condition, but the hairy edge of the strap annoy me. Hope someone out there has a solution for me.
Edgekote is what every one around here seems to be using for edge and sealant issues.
I was wondering if anyone had any magic solutions for fixing bags. I have one of the older navy bags that is square that has a buckle and trap on the front of the bag - the bag itself only needed a good moisturizer, but the strap that goes with the buckle needs the edge redone all the dark color is gone and it looks a little hairy. I went to a local cobbler's shop and he suggested shoe polish buffed in - I would like to do something that wouldn't transfer like shoe polish and was wondering if any of you had any good deas, such as perman ent marker, edgekote or other substance. The bag is in very good condition, but the hairy edge of the strap annoy me. Hope someone out there has a solution for me.
I usually use permanent acryllic paints to touch up the edging. When you are just touching up the edges you don't need an exact match on the paint; a slightly darker color looks great. Here is info I previously posted about repairing the edging and using paint:
Vintage bags often lose sealant (color) along the edges of the straps and handles. I use small bottles of permanent acrylic paint to touch up the edges. You can find them at hobby stores and often at fabric stores like Joann's Fabrics. They are usually less than a dollar each. You will also need an artist's paint brush.
Cobbler shops sometime sell a product called EdgeKote (I think that is the name? It is also available online) and I have read that it also works well on the edging.
I usually take the bag's hangtag to the store with me to match the color but be careful not to lose the hangtag, I did that once! The black is an easy match, but you can also mix small amounts of the acrylic paints until you get the color you need. Like mixing a few drops of black with a small amount of a brighter blue to get a darker blue.
I have found that the colors on the labels are pretty accurate but you can usually unscrew the cap in the store to look at the actual paint color under the cap.
Before applying paint (or using any new products) its always a good idea to test first especially if you are mixing paint colors. Apply a small amount of your paint mixture to an area of the bag that doesn't show. Let it dry completely to see how well it matches before applying it in areas that do show. Always use good lighting when working with paints.
The paint is permanent after in dries, but it cleans up easily with soap and water while it is wet or damp. I wear rubber gloves when I am working with paint.
Use the brush to lightly dab the paint along the edges of the strap or handles, try not to get any on the finished surface of the strap, and wipe it off quickly if you do get some on it. Let the paint dry completely, it dries pretty fast; and it is permanent after drying overnight.
Dont neglect the edging; it is amazing how much of a difference it can make to the overall appearance of the bag!
I agree, I hear good things about Edgekote...haven't had the opportunity to try it out myself yet, though
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