White spots sound like mold. Wipe the entire bag with vinegar and set it in the sun, if possible.
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Here's the before:
Here's some after -- have not put on the final coat, which would be blackrocks, but as you can see they are already looking much better.
These are my two latest projects. They are over on the authentication thread. I hope they work out. So many fakes around.
Here's some after -- have not put on the final coat, which would be blackrocks, but as you can see they are already looking much better.
They're coming out very well, I'd say! It's amazing what a little TLC will do.
Thanks! I am also going to make a tassel charm this evening like the one shown earlier in this thread. It won't be for either of these, but to adorn some other bag I've rehabbed recently. One day I will stage a group shot of all my pretties. Love this hobby: let's me work with my hands to rescue some lovely Americana, with satisfying results. And it's much less expensive than, say, fixing up old houses or cars, as some folks do. Tonic for someone with a cerebral day job and not a lot of time or money.
Here is my homemade tassel -- kind of crude, since I cut my own fringe out of a swatch of an old purse. I don't think I will leave it on this beat up Patty, but I think it is a credible first effort.
Very creative, using an old purse to make the fringe.
It's kind of addictive once you start.
Thank u so much for all your help. I have ordered the dye we talked about in white just to touch up a sm spot on a white coach. This is a great blog. I will have other questions later.it was the Bleeker collection. Thanks again gina2328
This is my "tasteful" original tassel on one of my fav coach purses 3796. And the 3 homemade ones. I couldn't find as tasteful clips at the times, but have since found better ones.
Here is a D&B tassel ( off of a purse I have) I really love the green underside, the stitching , which coach does that lovely stitching too. The stitching is the tricky part. It requires button thread, and a good leather punch. On the right is "my" start attempt that needs lots more work, but you get the idea.
Thought I would share how the City turned out after a bath, brasso, and multiple coats of leather CPR. She's not perfect but brighter and softer than ever! Exciting! A few black marks showed up after the conditioning that hadn't been there before but I read on here that happens sometimes and might fade with time. Either way I'm very happy. Thank you ladies for your wonderful advice! I will be keeping my eye out for future projects now [emoji2]
It looks great! I want a city bag in red and you're right...it's a difficult color to rehab. I rehabbed one several years ago and like you, had a few black spots appear.