I throw mine in the wash! I put them in a white pillow case and use gentle soap, cold water, and a gentle wash cycle.
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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My bag had sequins and metallic leather straps and it came out just fine. My sister, however, washed a pink jacquard coach with pink suede trim and it bled all over itself and everything else in the wash. Also, I don't think it's a good idea to wash vachetta or patent leather but I'm not sure about that.
I just received this Bleecker duffle that I bought on ebay in order to practice rehabbing burnished leather before I work on my other Bleecker bags. I didn't think I was going to be too concerned about the rehab going sideways but now that I have the bag in hand I realize that I absolutely love it and I really want this rehab to be a success. Has anyone ever had any good or bad experiences rehabbing these Bleeckers? I'm still reading through some older posts (there are so many!) but I thought I would reach out for help while I'm still reading.
I ask because the leather on this bag seems unusually and unbelievably soft. I have 4 other Bleeckers (not duffles) and none of them feel like this. I'd like to keep it this way if it's possible to do that and get the water spots out. The interior is filthy and smelly too, so it definitely needs a lot of help. Any thoughts?
I ask because the leather on this bag seems unusually and unbelievably soft. I have 4 other Bleeckers (not duffles) and none of them feel like this. I'd like to keep it this way if it's possible to do that and get the water spots out. The interior is filthy and smelly too, so it definitely needs a lot of help. Any thoughts?
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Gorgeous bag, I love the Bleeckers!
I have rehabbed 2 Bleecker bags and one wallet and they all came out great. At first I was afraid to dunk them because the tattersall lining looks so delicate, but those bags are tough and they can take the rough stuff!
You can read about the rehabs at the links below and see the before and after pics; please come back and show us the after pics for your beautiful new (to you) bag; I'm sure that it will be stunning!
Mahogany Bleecker Woven Pocket Hobo 12378, Before:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/page-1260#post-32934970
Mahogany Bleecker Woven Pocket Hobo 12378, After:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/page-1261#post-32935068
Ink Bleecker Legacy Flap Bag 11419 and Ink Bleecker Checkbook Wallet 41549, Before and After:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/page-913#post-31372785
Thank you for the links! That's exactly what I've been searching for. I don't know why I was having trouble finding them. Ohmygosh I'm so excited to bring this bag back to life. Thanks again!!
My new navy Logan bag. 1st picture is when she arrived, 2nd photo after leather CPR. She did not need much, it’s super clean. I really like this style reminds me of the drifter. My bag charm with my kids name goes perfect. ( Rachel & Logan)
Looks great! Does Logan think that bag was made for him? lol
He hasn’t seen it yet, but it was made around when he was born.
Wow that looks amazing! I was afraid to dunk the one I just received because of the lining, but might give it a try. Thank you!
I agree!! I really got into vintage bags from this forum too. I never knew rehabbing was possible and now I really enjoy restoring these old bags. The quality still amazes me.
You have a lovely bag!