Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[houseof999]

Problem #1 and she's not even in the bath yet

I thought I would pull back the little cover and see how the leather and staples were holding up after all these years. Apparently she's had some issues View attachment 5063989

Trying to figure out where to go from here.

The leather isn't torn. The staples are just pulled out.

Should I :

A) put the staples back in the holes and try to clamp back down with my pliers

B) Do the above and also put a dab of glue so if the staples bend more easily now that I will have a bit of reinforcement?

C) New staples?

D) Some other solution I am not thinking of?

Any help appreciated, and I normally wouldn't do this but tagging some people for help, accepting opinions from anyone! @houseof999 @whateve @katev

Should also add the straps seem to be filled with the cardboard stuff. Should I even dunk the handles? I really don't want to ruin a metal tag bag.

I dunked the whole bag. The strap dried fine. I like option A before dunking.

 

[Lucyblue13]

I dunked the whole bag. The strap dried fine. I like option A before dunking.

THANK YOU I'm in panic mode not thinking clearly

 

[Lucyblue13]

Staples are back in original holes, but not looking as good as the other strap. I'm afraid if I bend the staples any more they will break. On the side of the staples that were not pulled out, one of the edges is kind of tucked back into the leather. Might address this later. Dunked. Dirtiest bag ever.

 

[Lucyblue13]

Looking so much bigger and better with her depth back

 

[LunaSilver]

I forgot to tag our resident leather worker @LunaSilver

Sorry for the late reply, glad problem solved already. It is a bit odd Coach choosed to attach the straps that way, a design flaw IMO, but better leave it in the original states.

 

[Lucyblue13]

Sorry for the late reply, glad problem solved already. It is a bit odd Coach choosed to attach the straps that way, a design flaw IMO, but better leave it in the original states.

Agreed it could have been done differently. Maybe sewed. Sewed and stapled for good measure? I'm just glad I'm not the one that broke it when I pulled the leather cover back I felt something pop and said to myself oh #%@$, but it was the safety pin popping open. She isn't perfect, but at least she is going to be used instead of being smooshed in a pile of stuff(which it looks like she may have been smooshed in a pile for years!) I wish I knew how long the safety pin has been there. So curious.

 

[Lake Effect]

Staples are back in original holes, but not looking as good as the other strap. I'm afraid if I bend the staples any more they will break. On the side of the staples that were not pulled out, one of the edges is kind of tucked back into the leather. Might address this later. Dunked. Dirtiest bag ever. View attachment 5064048View attachment 5064049

People have shown pics of the staples before. They look so, un-Coach.

 

[katev]

Here is my most recent rehab project. It's a bag that I dug out from my long-neglected rehab pile because I wanted to create an unexpected gift for a friend.

My friend has had a tough time during the last year because her industry quickly shut down when the pandemic hit. She lost her job and has now used up her unemployment benefits. She's been trying hard to find a new job in a variety of industries but so far without any luck.

But she is a natually optimistic person and right now she's excited because she's been fully-vaccinated and will soon be heading to Florida. She will be joining some family members (that she hasn't seen in a long time) at a house they've rented on the beach. Happily she was able to book flights using airfare credits for a trip that was cancelled last year. To help her celebrate I decided to look for a bag in my stash that might make a nice accesory for a warm, beachy vacation - and I think that this bag fits that requirement!

Its a Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025 that was released in 2007 for $168. I bought it for $20 in 2013 and it was kindly authenticated way back then by our good friend @BeenBurned.

The bag was intact and it still had it's hangtag but it was very dirty. The Before pictures below really don't show how badly soiled it was - especially the straps and the bottom. I figured that I could give it a bath or even run it through the washer, but I was concerned that it could fade or that it might not be possible to get it clean - especially those white canvas straps. I've run into problems trying to clean canvas straps and handles in the past and they can be very challenging, or even impossible.

First I dumped it in the sink with Dawn soap and water. I started scrubbing hard with a small hand brush and eventually it started to look a lot better. I rinsed it and hung it up to dry but while it was still damp I could see that some areas were still dirty. I put it back in the sink and continued scrubbing (concerntrating on the most soiled areas) and this time I was pleased with the results. There were still a few stray ink marks on the inside lining that I was able to lighten but not eliminate, but they are not bad. I decided not to cycle it through the washer so I stuffed it with towels, shaped it, and let it dry.

After that it was pretty straightforward. When it was dry I used Leather CPR to condition the leather trim and I buffed the suede trim with a suede brush. I also applied FrayChek to the bottom corners for protection. The corners of the bag were now clean but they showed some slight signs of wear; happily they were not torn or frayed. After the rehab was done I took the bag outside and gave it 2 applications of Apple Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellant to help it stay clean in the future.

So that's all it needed after being ignored by me for 7 years! It's just a little "summery, beachy bag" but I am pleased with the results and I think that my friend will like it and use it. I will see her tomorrow and give it to her as a small Bon Voyage gift.

See below for Before and After pictures of the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025 and also a screenshot of the bag on the Coach website from May 2007 that I found on the Wayback Machine:

Before: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025






After: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025












Coach Website (May 2007) Including the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025:

 

[sallellen]

Here is my most recent rehab project. It's a bag that I dug out from my long-neglected rehab pile because I wanted to create an unexpected gift for a friend.

My friend has had a tough time during the last year because her industry quickly shut down when the pandemic hit. She lost her job and has now used up her unemployment benefits. She's been trying hard to find a new job in a variety of industries but so far without any luck.

But she is a natually optimistic person and right now she's excited because she's been fully vaccinated and will soon be heading to Florida. She will be joining some family members (that she hasn't seen in a long time) at a house they've rented on the beach. Happily she was able to book flights using airfare credits for a trip that was cancelled last year. To help her celebrate I decided to look for a bag in my stash that might make a nice accesory for a warm, beachy vacation - and I think that this bag fits that requirement!

Its a Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025 that released in 2007 for $168. I bought it for $20 in 2013 and it was kindly authenticated back then by @BeenBurned.

The bag was intact and it still had it's hangtag but it was very dirty. The Before pictures below really don't show how badly soiled it was - especially the straps and the bottom. I figured that I could give it a bath or even run it through the washer, but I was concerned that it might not be possible to get it clean - especially those white canvas straps. I've run into problems trying to clean canvas straps and handles in the past and they can be very challenging, or even impossible.

First I dumped it in the sink with Dawn soap and water. I started scrubbing hard with a small hand brush and evventuially it started to look a lot better. I rinsed it and hung it up to dry but while it was still damp I could see that some areas were still dirty. I put it back in the sink and continued scrubbing (concerntrating on the most soiled areas) and this time I was pleased with the results. There were still a few stray ink marks on the inside lining that I was able to lighten but not eliminate, but they are not bad. I decided not to cycle it through the washer so I stuffed it with towels, shaped it, and let it dry.

After that it was pretty straightforward. When it was dry I used Leather CPR to condition the leather trim and I buffed the suede trim with a suede brush. I also applied FrayChek to the bottom corners for protection. The corners of the bag were now clean but they showed some slight signs of wear; happily there were not torn or frayed. After the rehab was done I took the bag outside and gave it 2 applications of Apple Garde Rain and Stain Repellant to help it stay clean in the future.

So that's all it needed after being ignored by me for 7 years! It's just a little "beachy bag" but I am pleased with the results and I think that my friend will like it and use it. I will see her tomorrow and give it to her as a small Bon Voyage gift.

See below for Before and After pictures of the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025 and also a screenshot of the bag from the Wayback Machine on the Coach website from May 2007:

Before: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025
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After: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025
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Coach Ad (May 2007) for the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025:
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What a nice thing to do!! And you do such a good job.

 

[lazysundays]

Post 2 of 2:

So the dye I purchased was professional grade. The company’s website is leathertouchupdye.com. They have dyes for every type of leather product. I emailed the company & they were more than happy to help me choose the right product & even gave me a detailed explanation on how to go about dying the bag. The dye wasn’t cheap, I paid $150 cad in total , but it was WORTH IT.

Pros:
-super easy to do, I felt like a dye pro by the end of the project lol

-they give you everything you need. You don’t have to buy a separate sealer & you prep the bag with 99% rubbing alcohol & the leather cleaner they provide in the kit

-you can’t tell the bag is dyed unless you look inside (I didn’t dye the suede because I didn’t wanna ruin the texture). All the coats (I did 4) applied beautifully & there was no streaking. You can still see the leather pores & the scars/scratches that the bag originally had!

Cons:
-Cost, very expensive! I wish the dye was less costly so I could do more dye projects. For me the cost of this project was justified because BABY. COURIER.

-Time it takes. It took me 8 hours to dye the bag. I used a heat gun to dry the dye in between coats so I could finish faster. My back ached from being hunched over in the same position for so long!

Anyways, Im SO happy with how my baby courier turned out! Thank you SO MUCH @Morgan_Bellini for giving me this bag, I can’t stop staring at it! I have a black baby courier now & it’s all thanks to you!!!! Special thank you to our amazing leather crafter, @LunaSilver, for making me a custom fit strap. It’s still on it’s way to me so for the time being, I’ve added my Legacy slim duffle’s strap (its the same size as a rambler’s legacy strap) but it’s a little snug & the buckles scratch the piping. Seriously, you both have made me so freaking happy! The baby courier is hands down my favourite vintage coach bag out of my entire collection! I love it & Imma carry this thing til Im an old lady lmao

Before dye job:
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Ignore my outfit- it’s the WFH life lol

Wow it looks BRAND NEW!!! great job

 

[Coachaddict4020]

Wow it looks BRAND NEW!!! great job

Thank you!

 

[Narnanz]

Here is my most recent rehab project. It's a bag that I dug out from my long-neglected rehab pile because I wanted to create an unexpected gift for a friend.

My friend has had a tough time during the last year because her industry quickly shut down when the pandemic hit. She lost her job and has now used up her unemployment benefits. She's been trying hard to find a new job in a variety of industries but so far without any luck.

But she is a natually optimistic person and right now she's excited because she's been fully vaccinated and will soon be heading to Florida. She will be joining some family members (that she hasn't seen in a long time) at a house they've rented on the beach. Happily she was able to book flights using airfare credits for a trip that was cancelled last year. To help her celebrate I decided to look for a bag in my stash that might make a nice accesory for a warm, beachy vacation - and I think that this bag fits that requirement!

Its a Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025 that released in 2007 for $168. I bought it for $20 in 2013 and it was kindly authenticated way back then by our good friend @BeenBurned.

The bag was intact and it still had it's hangtag but it was very dirty. The Before pictures below really don't show how badly soiled it was - especially the straps and the bottom. I figured that I could give it a bath or even run it through the washer, but I was concerned that it could fade or that it might not be possible to get it clean - especially those white canvas straps. I've run into problems trying to clean canvas straps and handles in the past and they can be very challenging, or even impossible.

First I dumped it in the sink with Dawn soap and water. I started scrubbing hard with a small hand brush and eventuially it started to look a lot better. I rinsed it and hung it up to dry but while it was still damp I could see that some areas were still dirty. I put it back in the sink and continued scrubbing (concerntrating on the most soiled areas) and this time I was pleased with the results. There were still a few stray ink marks on the inside lining that I was able to lighten but not eliminate, but they are not bad. I decided not to cycle it through the washer so I stuffed it with towels, shaped it, and let it dry.

After that it was pretty straightforward. When it was dry I used Leather CPR to condition the leather trim and I buffed the suede trim with a suede brush. I also applied FrayChek to the bottom corners for protection. The corners of the bag were now clean but they showed some slight signs of wear; happily there were not torn or frayed. After the rehab was done I took the bag outside and gave it 2 applications of Apple Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellant to help it stay clean in the future.

So that's all it needed after being ignored by me for 7 years! It's just a little "summery, beachy bag" but I am pleased with the results and I think that my friend will like it and use it. I will see her tomorrow and give it to her as a small Bon Voyage gift.

See below for Before and After pictures of the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025 and also a screenshot of the bag on the Coach website from May 2007 that I found on the Wayback Machine:

Before: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025
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After: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025
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Coach Ad (May 2007) Including the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025:
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Ive always believed that you are one of our magical rehabbers.

There are so many of you that Im really envious of , all of your work is beautiful.

 

[Lake Effect]

Ive always believed that you are one of our magical rehabbers.

There are so many of you that Im really envious of , all of your work is beautiful.

Girlfriend, you say that like you can't figure out how to open a container of CPR. Open up your bag wardrobe and look inside!
But I agree, so many do wonderful rehabs here. Of lately, it feels like the bar has been raised! Dyeing, leathercraft . . . lol I can't compete. But I might be able to find the catalog . . .
But thank goodness it's not a competition

 

[Lake Effect]

Here is my most recent rehab project. It's a bag that I dug out from my long-neglected rehab pile because I wanted to create an unexpected gift for a friend.

My friend has had a tough time during the last year because her industry quickly shut down when the pandemic hit. She lost her job and has now used up her unemployment benefits. She's been trying hard to find a new job in a variety of industries but so far without any luck.

But she is a natually optimistic person and right now she's excited because she's been fully vaccinated and will soon be heading to Florida. She will be joining some family members (that she hasn't seen in a long time) at a house they've rented on the beach. Happily she was able to book flights using airfare credits for a trip that was cancelled last year. To help her celebrate I decided to look for a bag in my stash that might make a nice accesory for a warm, beachy vacation - and I think that this bag fits that requirement!

Its a Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025 that released in 2007 for $168. I bought it for $20 in 2013 and it was kindly authenticated way back then by our good friend @BeenBurned.

The bag was intact and it still had it's hangtag but it was very dirty. The Before pictures below really don't show how badly soiled it was - especially the straps and the bottom. I figured that I could give it a bath or even run it through the washer, but I was concerned that it could fade or that it might not be possible to get it clean - especially those white canvas straps. I've run into problems trying to clean canvas straps and handles in the past and they can be very challenging, or even impossible.

First I dumped it in the sink with Dawn soap and water. I started scrubbing hard with a small hand brush and eventuially it started to look a lot better. I rinsed it and hung it up to dry but while it was still damp I could see that some areas were still dirty. I put it back in the sink and continued scrubbing (concerntrating on the most soiled areas) and this time I was pleased with the results. There were still a few stray ink marks on the inside lining that I was able to lighten but not eliminate, but they are not bad. I decided not to cycle it through the washer so I stuffed it with towels, shaped it, and let it dry.

After that it was pretty straightforward. When it was dry I used Leather CPR to condition the leather trim and I buffed the suede trim with a suede brush. I also applied FrayChek to the bottom corners for protection. The corners of the bag were now clean but they showed some slight signs of wear; happily there were not torn or frayed. After the rehab was done I took the bag outside and gave it 2 applications of Apple Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellant to help it stay clean in the future.

So that's all it needed after being ignored by me for 7 years! It's just a little "summery, beachy bag" but I am pleased with the results and I think that my friend will like it and use it. I will see her tomorrow and give it to her as a small Bon Voyage gift.

See below for Before and After pictures of the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Striped Small Tote #10025 and also a screenshot of the bag on the Coach website from May 2007 that I found on the Wayback Machine:

Before: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025
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After: Coach Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025
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Coach Ad (May 2007) Including the Hamptons Weekend Watercolor Stripe Small Tote #10025:
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This is why I suggest that people bookmark or search your posts. You have reminded me I have a canvas bag somewhere, from 2 years ago I need to clean up and get in use.
Bonus, I would like a Legacy Stripe ponytail scarf.

 

[katev]

Ive always believed that you are one of our magical rehabbers.

There are so many of you that Im really envious of , all of your work is beautiful.

Girlfriend, you say that like you can't figure out how to open a container of CPR. Open up your bag wardrobe and look inside!
But I agree, so many do wonderful rehabs here. Of lately, it feels like the bar has been raised! Dyeing, leathercraft . . . lol I can't compete. But I might be able to find the catalog . . .
But thank goodness it's not a competition

This is why I suggest that people bookmark or search your posts. You have reminded me I have a canvas bag somewhere, from 2 years ago I need to clean up and get in use.
Bonus, I would like a Legacy Stripe ponytail scarf.

Thanks so much but I have also learned a lot from both of you and from our other wonderful rehabbers, and some of you have skills that far exceed mine! You're right, I'm glad it's not a competition!