Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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True. The water was dark brown for the first washing. I thought maybe the issue was a previous owner smoked around it, I know that can stain things yellow as well. Not sure if anyone's rehabbed bags that haven't been in a smoke-free environment.
They had grand openings for 2 new Goodwill stores in my area this weekend so of course I had to go to both of them! Sadly I didn't find any great new bags. I was tempted by a black murphy bag for $20 but I really don't need another small, black vintage bag to add to my rehab pile, so I left it behind.
I only bought 1 item, this small, pink wilson leather bag for $4. It is well-made but dirty and ink-stained and you have to fight with the zipper to get it closed, but that's okay because I don't plan to rehab it!
I bought it for the hardware! Holy smokes, you could tow a car with this detachable trigger snap chain strap! And the zipper pull is a cute heart-key shape and there is a heart-lock charm on the front of the bag. I am sure that I could make them into great fob charms. The heart charm has some scratches on it but I am sure it will shine right up with my dremel!
I don't have any need for the hardware right now but the next time I find a small bag with gold hardware and without a strap - this little bag might come in handy!
I am going to keep my eyes open for Wilson bags at the thrift store from now on. They are nicely made, quality bags and they might be a good supply source for missing parts!
I only bought 1 item, this small, pink wilson leather bag for $4. It is well-made but dirty and ink-stained and you have to fight with the zipper to get it closed, but that's okay because I don't plan to rehab it!
I bought it for the hardware! Holy smokes, you could tow a car with this detachable trigger snap chain strap! And the zipper pull is a cute heart-key shape and there is a heart-lock charm on the front of the bag. I am sure that I could make them into great fob charms. The heart charm has some scratches on it but I am sure it will shine right up with my dremel!
I don't have any need for the hardware right now but the next time I find a small bag with gold hardware and without a strap - this little bag might come in handy!
I am going to keep my eyes open for Wilson bags at the thrift store from now on. They are nicely made, quality bags and they might be a good supply source for missing parts!
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Katev - What a great idea! I came across a Wilson bag at Savers the other day and I was thinking it was made well, too. I will have to keep my eyes out because the Coach fobs are soooo expensive and I need a strap for one of my Coach basic bags (burgundy and the strap was lost according to the seller) and I was thinking of using a chain from a thrift store bag after seeing one of your posts! Great ideas you have!!
Thanks! Sometimes you find chain hardware that is very brassy and flimsy and light-weight. I often wonder if they are plastic instead of metal. But a well-made, quality chain strap with some weight to it can be a nice alternative for a missing strap
I know! I immediately thought - I'll have to do something creative with these cuties!
Cpngrats LOVE it!!!! really unique!! I have a GW grnad opening tomorrow and got some inside scoop from my "bag lady"I hope I find something this cool!! NICE FIND!
I recently bought a non-coach bag just for the tassel - paid $1.00 and matches my Courier Pouch perfectly!
The adventure continues...yesterday's sink wash didn't cut it! So this morning I gave her an overall toothbrush scrub with a product called Folex. It's a non-petroleum spot remover usually used for carpet. Then I gave the trouble spots a scrub with 2X Ultra All Oxi-active Stainlifter laundry liquid, put her in a pillowcase and gave her a ride in the washer with the remaining All. She's stuffed again and sitting in the sun on my lanai. The trouble spots look better after a little dry toothbrush scrubbing. We'll see as the day progresses.
can't wait to see!
I wouldn't have thought of using Folex but I'll be watching for the result. I remember once at a party someone spilled red wine on white carpet and the hostess didn't freak out! She sprayed Folex on the wine and somehow it was completely neutralized.
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