Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Well, I do like a challenge! As you can see by my avatar, I like this style 9990 small framed pouch. I got an offer I couldn't refuse..$20 on a bone one. Only it's dirty, dingy, discolored, etc. Structurally, looks great! How to approach cleaning - restoring color on this? Any best product suggestions?Thanks!
You could try putting it inside a net laundry bag and running it through the washing machine. I've done that and sometimes it really helps, but I've also had some big disappointments with badly soiled white/light bag - I just couldn't get them to look good. I've never dyed a bag but that might be an option? Good luck!
I think you are lucky in that this bag has so many colors. So, I think any one of the colors could be picked up for a strap. There is also someone on here who used a Coach leather chain strap (multi-color) which perhaps could work. I picked up a whitish (bone ?) pocket purse sans strap for good money and opted for a wide clear acrylic strap. Maybe I will weave through some ribbon to match/complement my outfit, if I know that I will carry this purse for a special occasion. There is a woven (metal chain) strap posted on here, where I got the idea. I was worried that I would not be able to find the right color strap, but if I come across one, I will buy it. In the meantime, the clear one will do me.
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Beautiful! I've used metal chain replacement straps successfully on a few smaller bags, like my Gracie and Suede Fringe Dinky, see below. I've never tried a chain strap on a larger bag, but I think your suggestion of picking up colors in the bag is a good idea!
I have also seen examples of artistically braided scarves being used as straps, which might work with the idea of picking up colors from the bag.
I have also seen examples of artistically braided scarves being used as straps, which might work with the idea of picking up colors from the bag.
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It might be easier to modify a dark brown woven leather belt and use it as a strap, sort of like the belt at the link below:
Coach Belt, Leather Braided Woven, British tan, Size 32 | eBay
<p>Coach Belt, Leather Braided Woven, British tan, Size 32. The length of the leather portion of the belt measures 41 inches long. Very good used condition from my smoke-free home. Feel free to ask any questions or to request additional photos are measurements before purchasing.</p>
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I see this bag for sale cheapcheap but I don’t know how wide the strap is. I searched online for similar styles but no one has a strap measurement. Message to seller has gone unanswered unfortunately.
I wouldn’t mind scavenging the strap as the bag is obviously in terrible condition.
It looks like it might be a good fit and it also has a hangtag, and they can always come in handy!I see this bag for sale cheapcheap but I don’t know how wide the strap is. I searched online for similar styles but no one has a strap measurement. Message to seller has gone unanswered unfortunately.
That’s what I was thinking. If it doesn’t work, at least it is cheap… I may have to go the belt route if it doesn’t.
Looks like a good candidate for dyeing.Well, I do like a challenge! As you can see by my avatar, I like this style 9990 small framed pouch. I got an offer I couldn't refuse..$20 on a bone one. Only it's dirty, dingy, discolored, etc. Structurally, looks great! How to approach cleaning - restoring color on this? Any best product suggestions?
There are recent versions of this bag which would probably be a bit more affordable.
A Gift from a friend here in New Zealand.
My first buffalo leather item.
I'm not going to clean as I love the patina.
But need to get Bick4 Exotic at some stage.
My first buffalo leather item.
I'm not going to clean as I love the patina.
But need to get Bick4 Exotic at some stage.
Yikes! It's got measles!
I posted this because I've never seen mold on one of these bleeker(?) buckle bags, which I think have a coating on the leather - at least moreso than the 80s vintage bags. I didn't think this type of leather could do this.
Everything I know about mold I learned on this thread - I bought some damp rid and made sure every tote contains some. Also use those silica packets if you sell a bag in the winter.