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    Here’s how the rehab on the Saddle bag went.

    Ashamed to admit, it totally broke my bag ban. 4 more purchased and on the way after her.

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    I went to Michael’s today & wandered into the jewelry section. They had a whole selection of inexpensive charms! I took a couple of quick pics but there was more than what’s shown. Various sizes, some 14k gold & sterling silver, gemstones etc. I bought a cactus charm for $4 cad. I plan to check...
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    Yrelle said:
    Here’s how the rehab on the Saddle bag went.

    Ashamed to admit, it totally broke my bag ban. 4 more purchased and on the way after her.

    Vintage Coach Photos & Chat

    I went to Michael’s today & wandered into the jewelry section. They had a whole selection of inexpensive charms! I took a couple of quick pics but there was more than what’s shown. Various sizes, some 14k gold & sterling silver, gemstones etc. I bought a cactus charm for $4 cad. I plan to check...
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    What a beauty!!! :heart:
     
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    DL Harper said:
    The stitching on my Camel(?) colored Sonoma still looks dark in some places. I've applied Dawn directly to a toothbrush and gently scrubbed, but don't want to break or compromise the threads. So far it's had 2 dunks and 1 trip thru the wash machine so I know it's clean. Could the discoloration be something like body oil build up or general use type discoloration? My next effort is to apply OxiClean stain remover to a toothbrush and scrub the threads again before throwing it back into the wash machine. Does anyone have any tips on how to improve the looks of the stitching?
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    Is the dark stitching located somewhere on the bag that would have been touched a lot, like the handles? In that case it might be body oil.

    I've never used Saddle Soap for rehabs but I recently saw info about someone with a light bag that had dirty corners and spots and SS did a great job removing the ugly areas. I don't know if it will work on your Sonoma, but remember to first test new products in an obscure area. Good luck!
     
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    katev said:
    Is the dark stitching located somewhere on the bag that would have been touched a lot, like the handles? In that case it might be body oil.

    I've never used Saddle Soap for rehabs but I recently saw info about someone with a light bag that had dirty corners and spots and SS did a great job removing the ugly areas. I don't know if it will work on your Sonoma, but remember to first test new products in an obscure area. Good luck!
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    After 2 dunks in Dawn and 2 trips through the wash machine (one after scrubbing w/OxiClean) it looks so much better. There is still some thread darkening, but nothing like it started with. After all of that, it is likely body oil because the worst was where a person would reach into the outside pockets and the bag and where the handles attached to the bag. I think I can live with what's left unless I give the SS a try - thanks for that tip.
    Now the concern is how much more scrubbing can be done and not compromise the stability of the stitching and the leather finish. Maybe I should quit while I'm ahead. :wondering:
     
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    DL Harper said:
    After 2 dunks in Dawn and 2 trips through the wash machine (one after scrubbing w/OxiClean) it looks so much better. There is still some thread darkening, but nothing like it started with. After all of that, it is likely body oil because the worst was where a person would reach into the outside pockets and the bag and where the handles attached to the bag. I think I can live with what's left unless I give the SS a try - thanks for that tip.
    Now the concern is how much more scrubbing can be done and not compromise the stability of the stitching and the leather finish. Maybe I should quit while I'm ahead. :wondering:
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    There have been times when I should have stopped but I kept going and made it worse. There have also been times when I was dissatisfied and kept going and made it better - so it's hard to know what to do in these situations.

    I usually ask myself "are you comfortable carrying this bag in the current condition?" If the answer is "yes" then it's time to stop, but if the answer is "no" then I should probably keep working on making it better. Either way, it's always a risk!
     
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    Rehabbed this stewardess. :smile: Got it through a private sale, not in the best of condition. I think Leather CPR is magic.
     

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    ConnieinSeattle said:
    Rehabbed this stewardess. :smile: Got it through a private sale, not in the best of condition. I think Leather CPR is magic.
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    Twins! Though mine has holes around near the buckles where the leather has experienced stress from bending a lot. I hate it how Stewardesses do that! I feel like most of mine have holes in that area.
     
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