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#39,481
pammbw said:
It’s summertime and everyone is traveling. A few months ago I was on the hunt for a large tote to use as a carry on, I also wanted a rehab challenge and given my current obsession with all Italian Coaches, an Italian bag. I found all three in this bag at a bargain price. It’s condition precludes it from ever being valuable but it is still very functional.

Before-

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It’s a 1998 Lexington Shopper. The handles were worn through, the straps had started to separate and had been reinforced with extra leather pieces and stitched across the top, and the whole sorry thing was PARCHED.

Now being as I was planning on throwing this thing around the back of my car, stuffing it under airplane seats and setting it down anywhere and everywhere, no delicate miss would do for me. I wanted a sturdy girl who could accompany me on adventures and not blink. This bag already had history, just like me. She just needed a mani/pedi and a hot bath and she would be ready to go again.

I used leather filler on the handles, reglued the strap reinforcement and gave her some much needed moisturizer.

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Ready for her next 25 years.
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A beautiful result! :loveeyes: Congratulations! :hugs:
 
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#39,482
pammbw said:
It’s summertime and everyone is traveling. A few months ago I was on the hunt for a large tote to use as a carry on, I also wanted a rehab challenge and given my current obsession with all Italian Coaches, an Italian bag. I found all three in this bag at a bargain price. It’s condition precludes it from ever being valuable but it is still very functional.

Before-

View attachment 5588439View attachment 5588440View attachment 5588441View attachment 5588442

It’s a 1998 Lexington Shopper. The handles were worn through, the straps had started to separate and had been reinforced with extra leather pieces and stitched across the top, and the whole sorry thing was PARCHED.

Now being as I was planning on throwing this thing around the back of my car, stuffing it under airplane seats and setting it down anywhere and everywhere, no delicate miss would do for me. I wanted a sturdy girl who could accompany me on adventures and not blink. This bag already had history, just like me. She just needed a mani/pedi and a hot bath and she would be ready to go again.

I used leather filler on the handles, reglued the strap reinforcement and gave her some much needed moisturizer.

After-
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Ready for her next 25 years.
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WOW!! Stunning rehab! I love the way you describe the bag and your planned adventures.
 
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#39,483
pammbw said:
It’s summertime and everyone is traveling. A few months ago I was on the hunt for a large tote to use as a carry on, I also wanted a rehab challenge and given my current obsession with all Italian Coaches, an Italian bag. I found all three in this bag at a bargain price. It’s condition precludes it from ever being valuable but it is still very functional.

Before-

View attachment 5588439View attachment 5588440View attachment 5588441View attachment 5588442

It’s a 1998 Lexington Shopper. The handles were worn through, the straps had started to separate and had been reinforced with extra leather pieces and stitched across the top, and the whole sorry thing was PARCHED.

Now being as I was planning on throwing this thing around the back of my car, stuffing it under airplane seats and setting it down anywhere and everywhere, no delicate miss would do for me. I wanted a sturdy girl who could accompany me on adventures and not blink. This bag already had history, just like me. She just needed a mani/pedi and a hot bath and she would be ready to go again.

I used leather filler on the handles, reglued the strap reinforcement and gave her some much needed moisturizer.

After-
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Ready for her next 25 years.
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You really did wonders to that bag and I appreciate the tip on the "tools".
 
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#39,484
pammbw said:
It’s summertime and everyone is traveling. A few months ago I was on the hunt for a large tote to use as a carry on, I also wanted a rehab challenge and given my current obsession with all Italian Coaches, an Italian bag. I found all three in this bag at a bargain price. It’s condition precludes it from ever being valuable but it is still very functional.

Before-

View attachment 5588439View attachment 5588440View attachment 5588441View attachment 5588442

It’s a 1998 Lexington Shopper. The handles were worn through, the straps had started to separate and had been reinforced with extra leather pieces and stitched across the top, and the whole sorry thing was PARCHED.

Now being as I was planning on throwing this thing around the back of my car, stuffing it under airplane seats and setting it down anywhere and everywhere, no delicate miss would do for me. I wanted a sturdy girl who could accompany me on adventures and not blink. This bag already had history, just like me. She just needed a mani/pedi and a hot bath and she would be ready to go again.

I used leather filler on the handles, reglued the strap reinforcement and gave her some much needed moisturizer.

After-
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Ready for her next 25 years.
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Wonderful job!
 
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#39,487
Another rehab finished. I'm pleased. Keeping this one for myself, I think. :smile: Two before pics and some after pics. Main issue was the strap was broken off, not attached. I actually took it to a leather repair place and had a professional help with that piece of the rehab. The entire bottom piping was abraded and shredded. I used some leather glue and puffy fabric paint to try and seal the holes and smooth it out. Not perfect, but better.

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#39,488
ConnieinSeattle said:
Another rehab finished. I'm pleased. Keeping this one for myself, I think. :smile: Two before pics and some after pics. Main issue was the strap was broken off, not attached. I actually took it to a leather repair place and had a professional help with that piece of the rehab. The entire bottom piping was abraded and shredded. I used some leather glue and puffy fabric paint to try and seal the holes and smooth it out. Not perfect, but better.

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Fab result! Are you using leather CPR and BR Leather 'n' Rich?
 
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#39,489
ConnieinSeattle said:
Another rehab finished. I'm pleased. Keeping this one for myself, I think. :smile: Two before pics and some after pics. Main issue was the strap was broken off, not attached. I actually took it to a leather repair place and had a professional help with that piece of the rehab. The entire bottom piping was abraded and shredded. I used some leather glue and puffy fabric paint to try and seal the holes and smooth it out. Not perfect, but better.

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And what leather dye did you use?
 
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ConnieinSeattle said:
Another rehab finished. I'm pleased. Keeping this one for myself, I think. :smile: Two before pics and some after pics. Main issue was the strap was broken off, not attached. I actually took it to a leather repair place and had a professional help with that piece of the rehab. The entire bottom piping was abraded and shredded. I used some leather glue and puffy fabric paint to try and seal the holes and smooth it out. Not perfect, but better.

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Sorry - I meant glue not dye - which is your glue of choice?
 
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ConnieinSeattle said:
Another rehab finished. I'm pleased. Keeping this one for myself, I think. :smile: Two before pics and some after pics. Main issue was the strap was broken off, not attached. I actually took it to a leather repair place and had a professional help with that piece of the rehab. The entire bottom piping was abraded and shredded. I used some leather glue and puffy fabric paint to try and seal the holes and smooth it out. Not perfect, but better.

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Just fabulous !!! thanks for the "tools" tip :)
 
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