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#17,913
RoosterStew said:
Hmm. I might have to do some research on YouTube for stitch styles. I sew buttons back on shirts, have hand sewn some minor repairs on clothes here and there, and once built a 6 foot stuffed squid tentacle for a costume... but that two sided stitching that a sewing machine does always looks super complicated to me! But if you think it would have a better result hand sewing, I could certainly give it a try myself. I was thinking it would have to be machine done. But that makes sense that a lot would have to be undone in order to re-do it with a machine.

Hmm. Wonder if there's enough of the original thread to just carefully thread that back through the original thread holes...

I wanted this bag to test out refreshing a metallic finish! Now I'm looking at refreshing my sewing skills! Or being reminded of my lack therof... Ha!

Thanks for the advice!
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I don't think there is enough thread there. The easiest way to do it is to go in one hole and up the next until you get to the end, then come back, filling in all the places that were skipped.
 
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#17,914
I am thinking I am going to snatch this up but I am concerned about the splits. Think a good cobbler could fix some?
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#17,917
I think you are correct @whateve about the amount of thread left. Good idea about skipping spaces and then going back down! I was trying to figure out how to mimic that stitch type. I guess I'll just HAVE to get to a craft/sewing store! Oh no! But I should probably be safe and 1) Take the bag with me. 2) Go when I'm in a time crunch so I won't look around or buy things I only THINK I need 3) Maybe go with a friend to help keep me on task.

The stitching thread is MUCH thicker than regular thread and kind of reminds me of upholstery thread as it's also kind of shiny. Anyone have experience replacing interior thread on these newer bags? I'll probably just go to the thread section and stand there feeling all the thread carefully ... lucky the people at such establishments are use to people taking their craft seriously.
 
#17,918
RoosterStew said:
I think you are correct @whateve about the amount of thread left. Good idea about skipping spaces and then going back down! I was trying to figure out how to mimic that stitch type. I guess I'll just HAVE to get to a craft/sewing store! Oh no! But I should probably be safe and 1) Take the bag with me. 2) Go when I'm in a time crunch so I won't look around or buy things I only THINK I need 3) Maybe go with a friend to help keep me on task.

The stitching thread is MUCH thicker than regular thread and kind of reminds me of upholstery thread as it's also kind of shiny. Anyone have experience replacing interior thread on these newer bags? I'll probably just go to the thread section and stand there feeling all the thread carefully ... lucky the people at such establishments are use to people taking their craft seriously.
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That kind of sounds like quilting thread. They don't make as many colors in that.
 
#17,919
I am so excited I am doing my first Coach rehab. It is a black Coach Court bag. I read @coach943 blog and thought I would love to rehab a vintage Coach bag. I found one on ebay that I liked had it authenticated by on the forum and Catbird9 told me it was authentic. I am patiently waiting for the package to arrive. I am all ready bought the leather conditioner and Blackrocks etc. I will give it a bath and then start the conditioning process. Can't wait to see the bag and the results of the rehab process.
 
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djfmn said:
I am so excited I am doing my first Coach rehab. It is a black Coach Court bag. I read @coach943 blog and thought I would love to rehab a vintage Coach bag. I found one on ebay that I liked had it authenticated by on the forum and Catbird9 told me it was authentic. I am patiently waiting for the package to arrive. I am all ready bought the leather conditioner and Blackrocks etc. I will give it a bath and then start the conditioning process. Can't wait to see the bag and the results of the rehab process.
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You picked a good first project. Please share results!
 
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I have Leather honey that I use for conditioning. From what I am reading CPR is the conditioner I see recommended a lot of the time. Should I be getting some CPR instead of using the Leather Honey?
 
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djfmn said:
I have Leather honey that I use for conditioning. From what I am reading CPR is the conditioner I see recommended a lot of the time. Should I be getting some CPR instead of using the Leather Honey?
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I use leather CPR on almost every project. It's worth adding this to your rehab kit. I think leather honey alters/ darkens the color a bit so may not be good for many projects.
 
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