Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Two.time.bags]

BT Sheridan Roswell.

 

[bigal]

Finished a few this weekend. Oliver was very dry when I got him.

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I think he was dragged across a hard surface at some time as there were visible scrapes on one side, including a small split in the top piping. It was an easy fix with Eco Flo cement.

NYC Flight Bag. This is the one with the long handles and no shoulder strap. If I remember correctly, no-one can find a style number for it.

BT Sheridan Roswell.

They all look great! I need to get some of that eco flow.

 

[WishingonaCoach]

BT Sheridan Roswell.

Wow! I am speechless with these transformations, but this in particular I totally love!

I have a question. How difficult would it be for a total newbie like me, to dye a leather bag? I am watching one in Ebay that I find irresistible but it's yellow(ish) and has like splattered stains, that the seller don't know what they are or how old they are.
If the usual bath, etc.. doesn't work, I could try the dye, but would I make a mess or save the poor thing, that's my dilemma.

 

[missbaltimore]

BT Sheridan Roswell.

Just love this bag!

 

[missbaltimore]

Wow! I am speechless with these transformations, but this in particular I totally love!

I have a question. How difficult would it be for a total newbie like me, to dye a leather bag? I am watching one in Ebay that I find irresistible but it's yellow(ish) and has like splattered stains, that the seller don't know what they are or how old they are.
If the usual bath, etc.. doesn't work, I could try the dye, but would I make a mess or save the poor thing, that's my dilemma.

Hi there-- I would be very cautious, especially if you are a newbie to the whole rehab process. Speaking from experience, dying something back to the same color it was originally (black is best, dark brown is pretty good too) seems to work pretty well. Dying something to another color other than it's original is kinda tricky. Your seams and stitching, as well as the lining, are unpredictable. And getting the dye even on the whole bag is so much harder than you expect. My little purple suede pouch came out well but the inner folds of the seams are still pink where the dye didn't penetrate. Luckily the bag has a pink tag and wrist strap and lining so it all still works. And it was so small that I could easily submerge it completely in the bath. My other color-changing dye was taking a tan bag to a darker cocoa color and it was pretty good but there are small uneven spots as well as the lighter seam folds-- and that's after two different dye baths each for an hour or more. It had dark spots on it so it's better than it was, and carrying it most people don't look too closely to see the flaws (except my very picky BFF!). Bottom line-- dying is a nice option for something you have that would otherwise be a lost cause, but I would strongly reconsider buying a problem that you don't already have.

Hopefully I am attaching links to my color-change dye posts...

Here's a happy update on my little pink suede wristlet. I put it in a bath of Rit navy blue die and voila! Aubergine! There are still a few faint spots but minimal (especially compared to before!). The lining went a little darker, mostly on the CC part of the pattern, but I think it does a nice job of keeping the strap and tag integrated in the color scheme.

Hi all! I'm going to chime in on the RIT dye issue. I have a Soho leather tote in light tan that I got at a local GW shop complete with stains splattered all over it (front, side, bottom, even a few on the back) in darker grayish brown. I tried cleaning it and nothing happened so I used RIT dye, the liquid version, in Cocoa brown and I love the new color. It took the dye well (I left it for about 2 hours while I watched a movie) and my only challenge was that the bag wanted to float. I ended up weighting it down with glass jars filled with the dye water but there are several lighter spots where the jars were resting on the bag. I also wasn't very aggressive at turning or swishing it since it was in my kitchen sink and I didn't want to get dye on my white counter tops. I'm actually thinking of repeating the process to see if it will even out those spots but this time using a large stock pot so I can put the bag in upright and just let the weight of the water inside the bag hold the bag down. The spots aren't gone but they sure aren't as noticeable. I could go darker with a dark brown or black but I have bags in those colors and I thought this color actually turned out really nice. Here are before and after...

 

[missbaltimore]

Looking for advise (as always!) I remember seeing a post about a little make-up pouch but I just searched and couldn't find it. I have a little vintage BT pouch with a zipper on the top and lined in blue and white ticking-like fabric. This came as a bonus with an ebay purchase and surprisingly it has a creed pouch inside and a hangtag! Anyway, it is in great shape except for a big oil or grease stain on one side. Thought I'd try washing it but I'm worried the color will stain the lining. Anyone have experience or suggestions? Thanks!

 

[WishingonaCoach]

Hi there-- I would be very cautious, especially if you are a newbie to the whole rehab process. Speaking from experience, dying something back to the same color it was originally (black is best, dark brown is pretty good too) seems to work pretty well. Dying something to another color other than it's original is kinda tricky. Your seams and stitching, as well as the lining, are unpredictable. And getting the dye even on the whole bag is so much harder than you expect. My little purple suede pouch came out well but the inner folds of the seams are still pink where the dye didn't penetrate. Luckily the bag has a pink tag and wrist strap and lining so it all still works. And it was so small that I could easily submerge it completely in the bath. My other color-changing dye was taking a tan bag to a darker cocoa color and it was pretty good but there are small uneven spots as well as the lighter seam folds-- and that's after two different dye baths each for an hour or more. It had dark spots on it so it's better than it was, and carrying it most people don't look too closely to see the flaws (except my very picky BFF!). Bottom line-- dying is a nice option for something you have that would otherwise be a lost cause, but I would strongly reconsider buying a problem that you don't already have.

Hopefully I am attaching links to my color-change dye posts...

Thanks for your advice, I have dyed clothes but no leather. If it was any other bag I wouldn't have look twice, but this is one I have not seen before. it is priced very cheap for the reason of the stains, if I can get it at start bidding price, I still might go for it.

 

[whateve]

Looking for advise (as always!) I remember seeing a post about a little make-up pouch but I just searched and couldn't find it. I have a little vintage BT pouch with a zipper on the top and lined in blue and white ticking-like fabric. This came as a bonus with an ebay purchase and surprisingly it has a creed pouch inside and a hangtag! Anyway, it is in great shape except for a big oil or grease stain on one side. Thought I'd try washing it but I'm worried the color will stain the lining. Anyone have experience or suggestions? Thanks!

I've washed these and the lining didn't get stained. Before the bath, I would try a baking soda or cornstarch paste to draw out the grease.

 

[missbaltimore]

I've washed these and the lining didn't get stained. Before the bath, I would try a baking soda or cornstarch paste to draw out the grease.

Great! Thank you!

 

[Two.time.bags]

They all look great! I need to get some of that eco flow.

Wow! I am speechless with these transformations, but this in particular I totally love! /QUOTE]

Just love this bag!

Thanks ladies. The Roswell is handsome. It was in good condition to start with, just a little squashed. It did have a small spilt on the piping which I filled with Leatherique Filler then painted. The piping on the Sheridans does tend to wear through so its always a good idea to check. I didn't notice it until I'd dunked it.

 

[Two.time.bags]

Wow! I am speechless with these transformations, but this in particular I totally love!

I have a question. How difficult would it be for a total newbie like me, to dye a leather bag? I am watching one in Ebay that I find irresistible but it's yellow(ish) and has like splattered stains, that the seller don't know what they are or how old they are.
If the usual bath, etc.. doesn't work, I could try the dye, but would I make a mess or save the poor thing, that's my dilemma.

Dyeing leather is hard and you're likely to be disappointed. One thing I've learnt is that there are a zillion vintage Coach bags out there and another will come along eventually if you're patient.

The other thing to consider is does it really need re-dyeing? The older classic Coach bags look great rehabbed even with stains, marks and scars from previous use and abuse. It just adds to the character IMO. Can you take a snip from the listing and post a pic here?

 

[WishingonaCoach]

Dyeing leather is hard and you're likely to be disappointed. One thing I've learnt is that there are a zillion vintage Coach bags out there and another will come along eventually if you're patient.

The other thing to consider is does it really need re-dyeing? The older classic Coach bags look great rehabbed even with stains, marks and scars from previous use and abuse. It just adds to the character IMO. Can you take a snip from the listing and post a pic here?

Here it is a crop I did to see if the stains could be seen better, the pictures in the listing have no zoom, so they are small to begin with.

You are right that more will come up, but not at this price, LOL

 

[whateve]

Here it is a crop I did to see if the stains could be seen better, the pictures in the listing have no zoom, so they are small to begin with.

You are right that more will come up, but not at this price, LOL

Wow, that is a super rare bag! If you got a good price, I would consider getting it. Maybe it would even be worth it to pay someone to professionally dye it.

 

[Two.time.bags]

Wow, that is a super rare bag! If you got a good price, I would consider getting it. Maybe it would even be worth it to pay someone to professionally dye it.

I agree. There's a few on ebay at the moment ranging from $125 to $599, but I haven't seen this one.

 

[ledobe]

Here it is a crop I did to see if the stains could be seen better, the pictures in the listing have no zoom, so they are small to begin with.

You are right that more will come up, but not at this price, LOL

Wow, that is a super rare bag! If you got a good price, I would consider getting it. Maybe it would even be worth it to pay someone to professionally dye it.

Thirded-and I bet it will look good with a wash and some blackrocks, those marks might not be all that bad after evening out with a good conditioning.

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