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My husband likes that I am “recycling “ these bags. I don’t think he gets why anyone needs so many.... but it’s a good thing to be addicted to.
As for storage.... that is becoming an issue, I’m finding little nooks and crannies to store them, some on my closet self, some in a hope chest. trying to figure out what’s best to shape them with when they are stored. I’m trying to dig up old pillow cases to store them in.
 
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Crystice said:
My husband likes that I am “recycling “ these bags. I don’t think he gets why anyone needs so many.... but it’s a good thing to be addicted to.
As for storage.... that is becoming an issue, I’m finding little nooks and crannies to store them, some on my closet self, some in a hope chest. trying to figure out what’s best to shape them with when they are stored. I’m trying to dig up old pillow cases to store them in.
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Structured bags I store upright on shelves. Flatter bags I store lying down. Others are best stored hung by the strap. I stuff many of mine with old towels. You can use crushed paper, but not anything that has print that might rub off.
 
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Crystice said:
My husband likes that I am “recycling “ these bags. I don’t think he gets why anyone needs so many.... but it’s a good thing to be addicted to.
As for storage.... that is becoming an issue, I’m finding little nooks and crannies to store them, some on my closet self, some in a hope chest. trying to figure out what’s best to shape them with when they are stored. I’m trying to dig up old pillow cases to store them in.
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I actually just drape old sarongs over the ones on my dresser and hanging on the walls to protect them from dust and sun. I'm not bothering with pillow cases because I'd just forget what's in them. Some of them do get a bit dusty but I just try and get everything out to moisturize and dust it regularly.

Also some of them really have to be hung up while stored. If you have any Willis or other dowel bag they don't stay upright and end up with the hardware digging in the leather when they flop over. I have a few other bags I have to lie flat, and others that also have to be hung or they kinda get fat... yep get fat from sitting on their butts for too long just like me! That's happened to a city bag of mine. Kinda got a bit of a belly! ;)
 
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whateve said:
Structured bags I store upright on shelves. Flatter bags I store lying down. Others are best stored hung by the strap. I stuff many of mine with old towels. You can use crushed paper, but not anything that has print that might rub off.
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I usually recycle brown paper that is being used in mail packages for protection. Some merchants use insane amount of it (Amazon), but it always makes me feel better to put it to use rather than sending it straight to recycle can.

Depending on thickness/roughness I have to crumple it a little or really well.
 
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catthecurious said:
@Catbird9, this is a question regarding your older post about using Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement as leather glue. Have you washed the bags on which it was used? Did water effect the repaired areas in any way? Thank you!
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I do any necessary gluing after the bath. My thinking is that the glued areas would be tested by the rehab process, more so than normal wear.
 
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Flitz sounds great for silver plate. I use jewelry cleaning cloths and rub like crazy. I add baking soda if necessary. I believe that they used to use silver plate over brass. Now I think they use base metals. I tried not to buy rehabs that were too far gone. I bought a patent scary Optic purse with large C's made of dirty grey suede. I used a tooth brush/ baking soda and vinegar and it turned out great. Used lined purses were a challenge; I put them inside out over the sink and used Ajax dish soap first/rinse then Tuff Stuff/rinse/dry. Poppy C's cleaned up great. I used babywipes/ Coach cleaner (tiny amt)/ Coach conditioner/ buff on leather. Drying in between. Debbie from Coach had a blog about washing old Coaches but I never bought one that sad. Ink was tough. Sometimes Tuff Stuff would work or alcohol. I read as much as possible on line.
 
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whateve said:
I use the same stuff I use on brass, Flitz.
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Okay I have some flitz I think. I just wasn't even sure what the silver turnlock is made out of to consult the label to see if it's safe. I know if I scrub it with fine steel wool it will scratch it and then it will look like a brushed stainless steel kinda finish (which isn't bad really, just dull instead of shiny).

themistocles1 said:
Flitz sounds great for silver plate. I use jewelry cleaning cloths and rub like crazy. I add baking soda if necessary. I believe that they used to use silver plate over brass. Now I think they use base metals. I tried not to buy rehabs that were too far gone. I bought a patent scary Optic purse with large C's made of dirty grey suede. I used a tooth brush/ baking soda and vinegar and it turned out great. Used lined purses were a challenge; I put them inside out over the sink and used Ajax dish soap first/rinse then Tuff Stuff/rinse/dry. Poppy C's cleaned up great. I used babywipes/ Coach cleaner (tiny amt)/ Coach conditioner/ buff on leather. Drying in between. Debbie from Coach had a blog about washing old Coaches but I never bought one that sad. Ink was tough. Sometimes Tuff Stuff would work or alcohol. I read as much as possible on line.
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Well I think I bought a bag rather far gone! But the hardware isn't too bad. Should be able to finish this weekend.
 
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themistocles1 said:
Flitz sounds great for silver plate. I use jewelry cleaning cloths and rub like crazy. I add baking soda if necessary. I believe that they used to use silver plate over brass. Now I think they use base metals. I tried not to buy rehabs that were too far gone. I bought a patent scary Optic purse with large C's made of dirty grey suede. I used a tooth brush/ baking soda and vinegar and it turned out great. Used lined purses were a challenge; I put them inside out over the sink and used Ajax dish soap first/rinse then Tuff Stuff/rinse/dry. Poppy C's cleaned up great. I used babywipes/ Coach cleaner (tiny amt)/ Coach conditioner/ buff on leather. Drying in between. Debbie from Coach had a blog about washing old Coaches but I never bought one that sad. Ink was tough. Sometimes Tuff Stuff would work or alcohol. I read as much as possible on line.
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Debi isn't actually from Coach, and everything in her blog and more can be found on this forum. She started here. She donated several rare bags to the Coach archives, which got her invited to visit, and that started her relationship with Coach.

Nearly every unlined Coach bag, even those in good condition, can benefit from a bath. It is rare that I don't wash one.
 
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Hello ladies, I just had authenticated my next rehab project. I can not wait as I have not done one in sometime.
I want to do the usual, the bath, stuff it to reshape, the coats of moisturizer, etc... but I have a question for you that have done so many, in case you have seen one that "feels" like this.
The leather on the back, under the flap, sides and strap feels like leather, shines like leather, but the top of the flap itself almost feels like suede, very strange to me, not like the inside of the bag much more subtle... I do not know how to explain better.
Any guesses, input will be greatly appreciated.

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mrk2014 said:
Hello ladies, I just had authenticated my next rehab project. I can not wait as I have not done one in sometime.
I want to do the usual, the bath, stuff it to reshape, the coats of moisturizer, etc... but I have a question for you that have done so many, in case you have seen one that "feels" like this.
The leather on the back, under the flap, sides and strap feels like leather, shines like leather, but the top of the flap itself almost feels like suede, very strange to me, not like the inside of the bag much more subtle... I do not know how to explain better.
Any guesses, input will be greatly appreciated.

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I am by no means an expert but could it be nubuc? I know people say it is the devil but I love nubuc but don't own any.
 
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