I'm thinking I'll only dunk it as a last resort. Someone (ledobe?) dunked an Ink (navy) one and it came out fine. But I'm thinking the lighter color might not be so forgiving.
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Very nice! Was this a lot purchase or three different sellers?
The British Tan one might be a 9640 Slim Pouch (upper right):
Thats it! The slim pouch and the crescent came from one, and the regina from another.
Oh my goodness the Regina! I think I need a Regina lol I’d like a fun color like yours.
They are really cute! Great if you dont carry much, or date night, weekend, night out. I got very excited when I found this seafoam one. I'm still hoping for finding a yellow one.
Hey everyone! I recently found a vintage willis for $2.99; however, the leather is pretty dry. It's still drying from dunking, been two days, and I decided to throw on a coat of conditioner. I was considering re-dyeing it afterwards but I'm unsure on how to proceed since it's fairly dry. Any advice would be most appreciated, thanks! Secondly, I also bought a 70th anniversary Willis in vermilion but I don't know if I can condition it. If anybody has experience with conditioning this bag, please let me know.
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Wow - that Regina is in such good condition! Ice that Ice blue color what it rally looks like?? Wowza!
My first Bleecker Leather Large Flap!
1. Do you think this is vachetta? The creed doesn't say "vachetta," but it sure looks like it to me.
2. The lining is grubby. Would you dunk the bag?
3. If not, what would you use to clean the lining? Product recommendations welcome!
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It probably should have had the first conditioning in 24 hours or less after dunking, with follow ups every day. Dyeing it will dry it out more because what you use to prep it is drying and the dye dries the leather too.
Sorry for the empty post above... I also bought one of these recently (in green) and it was SOOOOO dirty. I soaked it for about 40 minutes to make sure the leather was saturated, then I ended up turning the whole bag inside out, hanging it over my kitchen faucet and scrubbing it with a vegetable brush and Shout. I am sure the more experienced rehabbers would cringe, but I was able to get all of the makeup out The lining looks so much better. It took forever to dry, but I will post photos of finished project when I have some time to condition it. Before (you can't tell but the lining was grey and grimy, with lots of makeup and lipstick streaks)My first Bleecker Leather Large Flap!
1. Do you think this is vachetta? The creed doesn't say "vachetta," but it sure looks like it to me.
2. The lining is grubby. Would you dunk the bag?
3. If not, what would you use to clean the lining? Product recommendations welcome!
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Wow, thank you for posting that! I never thought of turning it inside out. I'm a little more hopeful about dunking mine now.
I can't wait to see your "after" pics!
I think the lighter color may darken with a heavier conditioner, which you may be obligated to use with dunking. I want to give mine a thorough Lexol wipe, followed by Cadillac Supreme, I’ll let you know how it looks. I am going to start with everything except the flap. I will search out the bag of the other poster.
Whatever gets the job done! Nice MacGuyver use of faucet!
Edited to add, I am looking for a tote in that family, #11420 in. Camel. I need that big belt buckle
