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Ugh. Sorry. It wasn't full of white stuff. That was another bag I looked at. This bag had green stuff in the zipper.
One more by-the-way. I might be wrong, but looks to me like there's a chance this bag is navy. See the color of the fabric around the zipper.
Might just be showing that way in the picture though.
The leather that's visible looks more like black to me, but like it could go either way,
If you do, please show us!
ETA: When I watched that video, I immediately looked around to see what I could use puff paint on, and then reality set in. Small apartment, and I don't know where I'd keep a variety of puff paint; I'm happy that I made space for a vintage Coach collection and supplies!
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Oh boy! That would be cool! Fingers crossed. I'd love to have two different color Willises!
Lovely find! But I'd donate the other Willis -- even in rough shape, some crafty sorts can make use of the leather.I got a Willis today in the mail that I had authenticated a few days ago here on tPF. I paid $18! It's already lovely, but the bottom is all squooshed, so I'll give her a bath to reshape it. My bottle of Leather CPR is due to come Sunday from Amazon, so I'll probably start tomorrow.
Also, the bag didn't come with a crossbody strap, so I got another inexpensive Willis ($20) for it's strap. It's body is beyond saving (torn corners, overall rough shape), so I'll probably toss the bag itself. I'm waiting for the strap to arrive next week. But just take a look at this Willis. Not bad for $18!
EDIT: Saw the other comments after I'd already spontaneously replied -- definitely think the other Willis is worth rehabbing. The green stuff ('verdigris') is as @whateve mentioned easy to clean, which bodes well for me because several of my to-be-rehabbed bags have it. :/ If that's the only thing wrong with it then you've got yourself two Willises to rehab!
Thank you! If I can't do anything with the other Willis, I probably will donate it.
I got this ? smallish crossbody for $8 at my local clothing exchange. It wasn't in bad shape but some wear on the corners.
I think it turned out nice after rehab. So soft. I was so glad not to have to mess with a turnlock this time!
I think it turned out nice after rehab. So soft. I was so glad not to have to mess with a turnlock this time!
Hello, everyone! I have a Coach purse I bought several years ago on eBay. I had it authenticated by the good folks here on PF. I've rehabbed a lot of bags but I've always been a bit leery of doing this one because it's pretty old. Also I am not quite sure what colour it's supposed to be since the strap seems to have two colours, one as trim, although I don't know if it's just general fading.
It's not really hard but not supple either, which is what gives me pause, since I remember a few years ago someone trying to rehab one of these oldies and the whole thing disintegrated in the sink. It reminded me of a friend who had the bright idea to wash a sheep skin rug her cat peed on! Fail!.
Anyhoo, here's some pics, not great unfortunately, the lighting isn't cooperating. I don't remember the style name either, so that info would be appreciated too. Is this a good candidate for a bath?
It's not really hard but not supple either, which is what gives me pause, since I remember a few years ago someone trying to rehab one of these oldies and the whole thing disintegrated in the sink. It reminded me of a friend who had the bright idea to wash a sheep skin rug her cat peed on! Fail!.
Anyhoo, here's some pics, not great unfortunately, the lighting isn't cooperating. I don't remember the style name either, so that info would be appreciated too. Is this a good candidate for a bath?
It's a classic pouch 9170, also called a classic shoulder bag. It was probably made in the 80s. It isn't unusual for the trim to be a different color. Different leathers took dye differently so it happened. I like it. Putting it in a bath is always a risk but I probably would.
So I bathed my Willis today and found something of note. A tiny nick near one of the top d rings. It looks as if the d ring laid in that one spot for so long, it wore a tiny hole clear through to the steel beneath. I'm adding a picture to show what I mean. Should I ever decide to mend that part, what could I do?
Also, one of you once posted a bunch of links to various posts in this thread regarding rehabbing techniques. Would one of you happen to know what I'm talking about? If so, could you link me to that post w/ the links? I'd really like to reread those. Just love learning! Thanks!
Also, one of you once posted a bunch of links to various posts in this thread regarding rehabbing techniques. Would one of you happen to know what I'm talking about? If so, could you link me to that post w/ the links? I'd really like to reread those. Just love learning! Thanks!