Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Michelle1x]

A before & after of this interesting bag I rehabbed & sold. I couldn’t find a name for it, I call it a “Turn lock Ergo”. It’s like a cross between a Legacy Slim Duffle, Weston shopper & an Ergo .

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After:
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Is that a 9036? If so it is the "Ergo Turnlock Shopper with Base".

 

[whateve]

Is that a 9036? If so it is the "Ergo Turnlock Shopper with Base".

Have you seen that name in a catalog? Do you have a catalog pic?

 

[VintageEnthusiast]

That went quick! I just saw you posted this week on IG. Surprised you didn't keep her.

For the uniformed, what is IG?

 

[VintageEnthusiast]

Hi everyone,
What is the best fix/treatment (if any) for the cracks/splits in the binding of this strap? All comments welcome.

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I just recently did this very repair. I carefully cut the stitches on both sides of the split. About 6 or 7 on each side. The piping leather is very flexible so I gently tugged on it so that the cut ends overlapped slightly. I then reattached the piping using the original holes and waxed nylon thread. It did cause the strap to curve ever so slightly so I reconditioned with CPR and have it hanging with a weight on the end to straighten it. I’ll try to remember to post a pic as soon as the CPR has absorbed.

Thank you for this suggestion Birdie13.

 

[whateve]

For the uniformed, what is IG?

Instagram?

 

[VintageEnthusiast]

For the uniformed, what is IG?

Instagram?

Did not know you could sell on Instagram.

 

[Lake Effect]

This bag is supposed to be lavender (or lilac if that’s what coach called it). This is my fist time dealing a bag that is a unique color so I did not have expectations that I could return it to its original shade but maybe something close. I’m not ready to say I’m done with it yet but I need to step away and come back to it later. Anyway, here is how it’s looking so far. I welcome any and all critiques and / or advise.

ETA: The lighting isn’t great. It was late so I had no natural light to work with.

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The product I used for recoloring is The Original Leather Re-Coloring Balm by Furniture Clinic that I purchased on Amazon. The colors I used are maroon and white and mixed them until I felt It was as close as I was going to get.

Wow, that looks great! Thanks for sharing your “special sauce”.

Thank you!

Btw, I think you are totally right about the color and the leather. While recoloring I found it did not take the color balm evenly so I had to go back over some spots like I was sponge painting. Not sure I would ever take on a bag like this again.

I would say you really nailed! I quoted this all together to make it easy to find if I (or anyone else) decide to take on something like this. I have an Ergo style in a lighter color, toffee, that I was considering touching up with color and if I keep it, I will look into this. Thanks for confirming the nature of the dye on the bag.
Side note, this is why I this group. A lot of open sharing of what works, what doesn’t, pics, products, etc thanks to all of you who share your info and time!

 

[Coachaddict4020]

For the uniformed, what is IG?

Did not know you could sell on Instagram.

Instagram encourages it. You can make a business account with them to do it. My IG is mostly just me taking pics of my own personal collection for fun though, I only sell there once in a while.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Sad yellow mini pack has another issue (not disclosed by seller). Drawstring. I'm still keeping it to work on this is a wonderful bag to practice with.

 

[Lake Effect]

 

[SJAllison]

Sad yellow mini pack has another issue (not disclosed by seller). Drawstring. I'm still keeping it to work on this is a wonderful bag to practice with.

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I have a strap, not quite as bad but with several cracks (also not disclosed) that I am trying a leather repair product on. The clasps have the anchor stamp (which you pointed out) so I really want to try to fix it. Not sure I have the patience to get it right but like you, I think it’s good practice. The bag itself is coming along nicely.

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

I have a strap, not quite as bad but with several cracks (also not disclosed) that I am trying a leather repair product on. The clasps have the anchor stamp (which you pointed out) so I really want to try to fix it. Not sure I have the patience to get it right but like you, I think it’s good practice. The bag itself is coming along nicely.

I'm not sure if I should cut off the broken pieces of leather and replace with a fresh piece of leather there, or work it with glue/cement. I'll try glue first, I think.

 

[SJAllison]

I'm not sure if I should cut off the broken pieces of leather and replace with a fresh piece of leather there, or work it with glue/cement. I'll try glue first, I think.

I tried glueing mine but had a hard time keeping it together until the glue dries. If you have a trick for that I would love to know! And if you were to cut off the pieces, would you glue new pieces on or attach them another way?

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

I tried glueing mine but had a hard time keeping it together until the glue dries. If you have a trick for that I would love to know! And if you were to cut off the pieces, would you glue new pieces on or attach them another way?

I use binder clips to hold things in place while it's drying. With a new piece of leather I would still glue and use binder clips.

 

[SJAllison]

I use binder clips to hold things in place while it's drying. With a new piece of leather I would still glue and use binder clips.

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Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.