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I might be dabbling a bit in this arena. I have a legacy wristlet on the way that may need a little TLC. I'm not too concerned, my wristlets always end up looking a little beat up after while anyways.
 
Can you see the tear now??? I added some thin beading(adding a strip would not have worked because the tear was at an angle)....still need to clean it up a bit....but DH couldn't even see the tear.
 

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Can you see the tear now??? I added some thin beading(adding a strip would not have worked because the tear was at an angle)....still need to clean it up a bit....but DH couldn't even see the tear.

What a difference, great job! I can't wait to see the final product!
 
Can you see the tear now??? I added some thin beading(adding a strip would not have worked because the tear was at an angle)....still need to clean it up a bit....but DH couldn't even see the tear.


WOW WOW!!!! that is awesome.:yahoo: A designer original!!!

Check about possibly "misting" the repair areas with a flat/semi gloss clear sealer to prevent future fraying and bead lose.
 
While I haven't found any bags to be rescued - I have rehabbed some bags that had been put away for a long time. I found a basic bag and rehabbed it with moisturizer and cleaner and I also found something that works great when you need to polish the great big zippers that some of the older bags have. It is calloed Nevr Dull Magic Wadding Polish and can be found at hardware stores and Walmart and car supply stores - It is in a can and the cotton wadding is saturated with a cleaning agent. My basic bag's zipper teeth had not only tarnished, but there were teeth that were green. Using a small piece of the wadding I was able to get the zipper teech to shine as well as the other bits of hardware on the bag. It works better than a liquid polish and is less messy - just thought I would let you know.
 
^Sounds great, I'll have to look for it Millgirl!

Anyone up for a project this month? I mean if we are a R&R club then we should be doing mini challenges for ourselves ;)
 
My 1996 $15 black Willis bag. Always wanted one of these. :smile1:
This didn't need alot of work, just a good cleaning, brass polishing, a bit of color touch-up on the corners and around the lock and a good leather conditioning. Actually looks a richer black in person.

Before and after ( click pic to enlarge)
 

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My 1996 $15 black Willis bag. Always wanted one of these. :smile1:
This didn't need alot of work, just a good cleaning, brass polishing, a bit of color touch-up on the corners and around the lock and a good leather conditioning. Actually looks a richer black in person.

Before and after ( click pic to enlarge)

Great Job! I've been trying to find a Willis forever...

May I ask what you use to touch up the color?
 
Great Job! I've been trying to find a Willis forever...

May I ask what you use to touch up the color?

Since this was black I just use the shoe liquid scuff touch up stuff with the sponge applicator.
I have also used a Sharpie in black to touch up edges and edge coat.

I do this after cleaning the leather and before any leather conditioning treatment so it absorbs fully and becomes permanant. Any wax or oils would probably prevent the color from sticking (slipping) and possibly transferring to clothes.
 
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