Oh I forgot - the colors were recommended by Fiebing, when looking at their tips and tricks, it shows you what color the dye will dry to. As far as mixing, I had equal amounts of British Tan and Orange at first and then noticed it wasn't covering the stains, so I added a bit more British Tan for the 2nd coat.
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Nekolassa, if you decide to try to dye this one navy or chocolate brown, could you please document the process for us? I ask because I was going to dye an old vintage British Tan bag dark brown and both my cobbler and a local leathermaker (not a cobbler, but a guy that makes leather bags, motorcycle gear, etc.) explained to me that while yes, the outside leather would be able to dye dark brown, the interior suede would remain tan because if they tried to dye the suede interior it would not take in the same way as the leather, and it would just keep rubbing off onto anything I put into the bag. I decided against doing the dye job because I don't want a dark brown bag with a British Tan interior. So I'd be interested in knowing how dying an entire reddish bag dark brown turns out, interior wise.
Thanks!
Will do, but when speaking with the Fiebing rep he suggested suede dye for the inside if I were to dye the bag darker. I'll keep you posted.
It may be necessary to dunk it, to hand-wash it in the sink in soak and water. It's risky but if it is dirty and you can't wear it than you may have to take a chance.
If you haven't already started trying to rehab it perhaps you can return it for a refund? I hope it wasn't very expensive.
Hey everyone. I have a question about a specific rehab.
I purchased a burgandy stewardess from the 80s and it came REALLY dry and caked with a white film. It also had a musty smell to it. I dunked it in Woolite and water like five times and the water immediately bled dark dark purple, almost like the shade of red grape juice or red wine. I took it out, shaped it and dried it next to a window.
I always try to moisturize my bags a day or two after the bath, so last night I bust out the Leather CPR and began applying it on the bag. I realized I was getting some stuff on my hands (like a gritty sensation) so I took some paper towels and started applying the cpr on it. This is where it gets weird, the papers were turning BLACK/Deep purple as I was rubbing. I don't know if this was dirt or dye or what. I went over the entire bag with CPR, cleaning really intensely and eventually the towels turned just a light pink.
I'm still waiting for the bag to dry but is it natural for it to lose so much color? If a leather bag was truly dirty, would a Woolite bath suffice or should I wash it again with saddle soap? Also the texture of the leather, as of now, is kind of stiff and hard. There is a small crack or fissure on the leather where the flap goes up and down, how can I repair this leather crack so it doesn't spread and get worse???
I'm kind of irritated with myself because this bag was $70, which is WAY more than what I would normally spend on a rehab. Kicking myself for not getting the dirty red Stewardess for $50 instead.... I least I know how to clean hair out of a bag, but this one feels weird.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160761577582?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Here's the bag. Paid way too much for it, not feeling the color either after the bath.
I purchased a burgandy stewardess from the 80s and it came REALLY dry and caked with a white film. It also had a musty smell to it. I dunked it in Woolite and water like five times and the water immediately bled dark dark purple, almost like the shade of red grape juice or red wine. I took it out, shaped it and dried it next to a window.
I always try to moisturize my bags a day or two after the bath, so last night I bust out the Leather CPR and began applying it on the bag. I realized I was getting some stuff on my hands (like a gritty sensation) so I took some paper towels and started applying the cpr on it. This is where it gets weird, the papers were turning BLACK/Deep purple as I was rubbing. I don't know if this was dirt or dye or what. I went over the entire bag with CPR, cleaning really intensely and eventually the towels turned just a light pink.
I'm still waiting for the bag to dry but is it natural for it to lose so much color? If a leather bag was truly dirty, would a Woolite bath suffice or should I wash it again with saddle soap? Also the texture of the leather, as of now, is kind of stiff and hard. There is a small crack or fissure on the leather where the flap goes up and down, how can I repair this leather crack so it doesn't spread and get worse???
I'm kind of irritated with myself because this bag was $70, which is WAY more than what I would normally spend on a rehab. Kicking myself for not getting the dirty red Stewardess for $50 instead.... I least I know how to clean hair out of a bag, but this one feels weird.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160761577582?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Here's the bag. Paid way too much for it, not feeling the color either after the bath.
I considered that bag too but ended up just sticking with the Stewardess I have already. It is a pretty color and I think it's probably normal for it to lose color in the bath. What is strange is the gritty film on it and the fact that it still feels stiff and hard after Leather CPR. My experience is that after conditioning the vintage NYC bags get super soft and shine with a mellow glow. Color is usally ddpened as well. I haven't ever used CPR though just Blackrocks.
Im sure one of the other ladies will be by to offer advice too. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
ladyraven65 said:
Thanks for your thoughts! With my other bags, right after CPR they got sooo smooshy and delicious. This stewardess feels off! The good news is that it looks like it was never used, theres literally no wear on the bag or scratches. But unfortunately the leather feels almost brittle and I'm scared to handle it too much for fear of more cracks appearing in the leather. So strange since I've rehabbed tons of vintage Coach bags and the leather had never felt like it was in danger of damage. This is my first NYC bag so does it have to do with leather from then? How can I reinforce the leather and repair the fissure?? Also the zipper inside is caked with a white greenish mineral goop, what product can get rid of that?
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