I haven't had a Dakota - yet - but I think Sheridans have similar leather. I use the same process and products on Sheridans (also Dooney & Bourke AWL): dunking, Leather Therapy and Black Rock. The leather isn't as soft and 'absorbent' so doesn't need as much conditioning, but you still get a nice result with lots of buffing.
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Thank you for your advice. I do love the bag even though it is a little spotty
Ok I said I'd post about my Pond Legacy Satchel and what I've been working about it so here I go.
She did want her picture take though so here she is!
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Both are gorgeous bags and I love the colours.
Yes, that is true. I worked on a Dakota. I don't remember washing it. They are fairly structured so mine kept its shape. The smooth leather trim is quite a bit lighter in color than Sheridans. I think I used primarily Blackrocks everywhere.
Hey ladies, and ... Gents I have been looking for my first rehab project and need help picking my first (victim) test subject. I more need help not picking a complete disaster, and not spending too much on something that may not work.
So for my first project I am looking for a small to med size shoulder type bag that will be good for running around this summer, so far I am looking at....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...675?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf66091cb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251895373101?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271824002732?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
So for my first project I am looking for a small to med size shoulder type bag that will be good for running around this summer, so far I am looking at....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...675?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf66091cb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251895373101?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271824002732?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
You know I'm generally an enabler but this is so close to the color of your mineral satchel you really don't need it. And I think only the shoulderbag and the satchel came in this color.
On the other hand, Gigi came in a similar color-looks the same in most pictures but I think the color was named "Teal". You could probably justify that one.
http://forum.purseblog.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/saddle soap really doesn't have any ingredients that isn't in most of the conditioners we use. It's not necessary or even useful in a lot of situations, but I think there is a disclaimer like this for just about everything out there, including putting your leather purses in the sink with dish soap.
Hi all, I haven't been around for awhile. I already have a houseful of bags and I have been trying to stay off this forum, out of coach stores, and away from thrift stores to avoid buying more. I really need to figure out what to do with all of them!
But I wanted to share that I recently gifted one of my rehab projects to a friend and she was thrilled. I had given her a rehabbed black Willis bag for her birthday a few years ago and she carries it all the time (in fact, it could use a little spiffing up!)
So for her recent retirement party I decided to give her a brown Stewardess Bag that I originally purchased at Savers for $36.
It was in fairly decent shape and I rehabbed it some time ago but I haven't hardly carried it; I usually grab my black Stewardess. So I got out the brown bag again and it just needed a little moisturizer and metal polish and it looked fantastic.
I wanted to give her a "true Coach Experience" so I stuffed the bag with tissue, put it in a Coach dust bag, wrapped it in Coach tissue, and put it inside a boutique Coach shopping bag.
I also printed out information about the Stewardess bag from the Coach website (style number 9525, currently available for $278, made by Coach since 1977, etc.) and added information about this specific bag (Mahogany, Made in USA, 1995) and put the sheet of paper into on of those shiny paper, receipt envelopes that they give you at the boutique store.
She was surprised and thrilled and really loved the bag and I am sure that she will use it. And I had fun working on a vintage bag again! Here are a couple of before and after pics. You can see more before pics here: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22981671&postcount=2810
I hope you are all well and enjoying your bags and rehabbing!
But I wanted to share that I recently gifted one of my rehab projects to a friend and she was thrilled. I had given her a rehabbed black Willis bag for her birthday a few years ago and she carries it all the time (in fact, it could use a little spiffing up!)
So for her recent retirement party I decided to give her a brown Stewardess Bag that I originally purchased at Savers for $36.
It was in fairly decent shape and I rehabbed it some time ago but I haven't hardly carried it; I usually grab my black Stewardess. So I got out the brown bag again and it just needed a little moisturizer and metal polish and it looked fantastic.
I wanted to give her a "true Coach Experience" so I stuffed the bag with tissue, put it in a Coach dust bag, wrapped it in Coach tissue, and put it inside a boutique Coach shopping bag.
I also printed out information about the Stewardess bag from the Coach website (style number 9525, currently available for $278, made by Coach since 1977, etc.) and added information about this specific bag (Mahogany, Made in USA, 1995) and put the sheet of paper into on of those shiny paper, receipt envelopes that they give you at the boutique store.
She was surprised and thrilled and really loved the bag and I am sure that she will use it. And I had fun working on a vintage bag again! Here are a couple of before and after pics. You can see more before pics here: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=22981671&postcount=2810
I hope you are all well and enjoying your bags and rehabbing!
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Honestly, I don't think any of those would be good rehab projects. The first one is adorable! It already looks perfect. If it wasn't, bright and light colors are tough to rehab. I got a bag like the second one for my first rehab and it was a disaster! That bag is a collector's item and not one to be experimented on, IMO. The third is vachetta, which is harder to rehab and it is lined. Again, it is something that should be done by someone with a few rehabs under their belt.
You should look for an unlined bag in a fairly dark color. It is worth running them by us because different styles have different leathers and some are easier than others.
Hi katev! Thanks for checking in with us! You have been missed, but I totally understand staying away! That is such a nice thing to do for your friend.
Ooh teal! I'd love a Bridgit in teal! I don't carry my rose Bridgit but it is sure pretty!You know I'm generally an enabler but this is so close to the color of your mineral satchel you really don't need it. And I think only the shoulderbag and the satchel came in this color.
On the other hand, Gigi came in a similar color-looks the same in most pictures but I think the color was named "Teal". You could probably justify that one.
Hi, I'm Bel. Wanted to introduce myself since this is my first post. I've been reading here for a little while and I love rehabbing old bags I find at Goodwill and ebay.
Need some help! This one has me stumped: it's nubuc, Sonoma (?) and it looks like it has maybe sticker residue on it: that little circle on the flap.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/jyf8pynthgdee9b/AADyfJeCbDG0lx3-Zogi_2_6a
I have used a suede brush all over it and that made it pretty nice except for the little circle. Not sure what to try. Would baking soda work on it? Or ruin it? Is the trick to put the baking soda on the spot, cover it with a paper towel and then iron over it? Then how do you clean the baking soda off it? I'm really scared of ruining the nubuc.
Another problem: I spilt about half a bottle of Obenauf's oil on the carpet the other day. Oops. I tried soaking as much as I could into paper towels and quickly applying it to some bags but there's still plenty of oil left in the carpet. I've been rubbing my feet in it on purpose since it's such a great moisturizer... but I can't help but thinking I should somehow clean it up better since it's left a great oily mark. Any ideas?
Need some help! This one has me stumped: it's nubuc, Sonoma (?) and it looks like it has maybe sticker residue on it: that little circle on the flap.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/jyf8pynthgdee9b/AADyfJeCbDG0lx3-Zogi_2_6a
I have used a suede brush all over it and that made it pretty nice except for the little circle. Not sure what to try. Would baking soda work on it? Or ruin it? Is the trick to put the baking soda on the spot, cover it with a paper towel and then iron over it? Then how do you clean the baking soda off it? I'm really scared of ruining the nubuc.
Another problem: I spilt about half a bottle of Obenauf's oil on the carpet the other day. Oops. I tried soaking as much as I could into paper towels and quickly applying it to some bags but there's still plenty of oil left in the carpet. I've been rubbing my feet in it on purpose since it's such a great moisturizer... but I can't help but thinking I should somehow clean it up better since it's left a great oily mark. Any ideas?
LOL. The second one is the first thing I rehabbed. Mine didn't have quite as many stains on it though. Love it!
Hi, all. I have a question. I have quite a few vintage Madison bags, a Copley, Sutton, Deauville, etc. No Gracie yet, though. Copley's and Gracie's are so structured but lots of Pierre's and Regis's can look so beat up. They are wavy and bumpy and the bottoms fall down. Has anyone ever rehabbed one of these? I have a Beechnut Pierre with all the problems I just mentioned and wondered if it's worth rehabbing.
I know some people have rehabbed them. I remember someone using a iron. I can't remember the details, but whatever she did reshaped it. Then you could try the crayon/iron trick to patch up any spots on the outside.