Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[AbsoluteUnknown]

She looks beautiful. This style was called the Legacy Shoulder bag. These are known to have problems with the hardware oxidizing.

Thank you! I'm so pleased. Couldn't wait to carry her. I looked at all the hardware, and the only areas that oxidized were the two front pockets. It was pretty bad under the flaps. Just cleaned it up. I'll have to watch out for it in the future.

 

[bigal]

Hey there everyone, it's been a very long time. So I have my first vachetta bag. She's a little worn in and so soft and squishy.

But just looking for a refresher on vachetta cleaning, care and conditioning. Favorite products and techniques would greatly appreciated.

I'm not looking to make her perfect, but clean and conditioned would be great.

Here are a few pictures.

 

[coach943]

Hey there everyone, it's been a very long time. So I have my first vachetta bag. She's a little worn in and so soft and squishy.

But just looking for a refresher on vachetta cleaning, care and conditioning. Favorite products and techniques would greatly appreciated.

I'm not looking to make her perfect, but clean and conditioned would be great.

Here are a few pictures.

I like to use Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on my vachetta bags. Be sure to let it melt on your fingers to soften it up then rub it into the bag. I use a horse hair brush to buff afterwards or it can get tacky. I then buff again 24 hour later.

 

[bigal]

I like to use Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on my vachetta bags. Be sure to let it melt on your fingers to soften it up then rub it into the bag. I use a horse hair brush to buff afterwards or it can get tacky. I then buff again 24 hour later.

OK, thanks.

Do you think the Lexol cleaner would be safe to use on this bag? I'd like to clean it a little before conditioning. Or is it better not to clean vachetta?

 

[whateve]

OK, thanks.

Do you think the Lexol cleaner would be safe to use on this bag? I'd like to clean it a little before conditioning. Or is it better not to clean vachetta?

Some cleaners darken vachetta. I usually use vinegar. I think Cadillac conditioner is also safe.

 

[whateve]

Can Anyone guide me where to go for my
Questions above?

I answered you here: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=29977426&postcount=10958
If you don't get the responses you want, it could be because no one has anything to offer.

 

[Almmac]

So tonight (last night) I tackled the main part of the dyeing job for the Hampton bag. I found out that it is probably best to do the edging after completing the dyeing. The dye-prep melted the Dura Edge and it is now cracked and peeling again. Maybe the Dura Edge wasn't completely dry but it should have been. It had been dry for over 24 hours. So anyway, I prepped the bag using dye prep and then dyed it using Feibing's navy dye. It is currently hanging out with a book in the garage to dry. I've attached pics of the highlights. The first pics of the edging show how it looked at the beginning of the project (glad I took took pics) and the later pics show what happened to the edging after using the dye-prep. The last pics show the color of the purse after 2 coats of Feibing's dye. I think I will have to do another coat of Feibing's or I may just do a final coat of Tarrago in Navy. I'm surprised at the electric blue color considering I used straight navy dye. Interesting. Well I'm beat. Goodnight yall.

 

[emilu]

So tonight (last night) I tackled the main part of the dyeing job for the Hampton bag. I found out that it is probably best to do the edging after completing the dyeing. The dye-prep melted the Dura Edge and it is now cracked and peeling again. Maybe the Dura Edge wasn't completely dry but it should have been. It had been dry for over 24 hours. So anyway, I prepped the bag using dye prep and then dyed it using Feibing's navy dye. It is currently hanging out with a book in the garage to dry. I've attached pics of the highlights. The first pics of the edging show how it looked at the beginning of the project (glad I took took pics) and the later pics show what happened to the edging after using the dye-prep. The last pics show the color of the purse after 2 coats of Feibing's dye. I think I will have to do another coat of Feibing's or I may just do a final coat of Tarrago in Navy. I'm surprised at the electric blue color considering I used straight navy dye. Interesting. Well I'm beat. Goodnight yall.

Wow. That's a huge change. I'm sure you will continue to do a great job working on it to get it where you want it.

Dye is a funny thing. I haven't dyed leather but did try refreshing three cotton clothing items I had. And they all took on the dye so differently!

 

[Ravvie99]

Wow. That's a huge change. I'm sure you will continue to do a great job working on it to get it where you want it.

Dye is a funny thing. I haven't dyed leather but did try refreshing three cotton clothing items I had. And they all took on the dye so differently!

Ditto - I've dyed and over-dyed a lot of wool, cotton, silk and had to start thinking of each piece as 'one of a kind'!

Looks like you're getting good coverage and evenness. I'm surprised at the color, too, but you're not done yet so no worries. That is really too bad about the edging - ugh! I bet the solvents in the dye prep just dissolved the Dura Edge.

I'm learning a lot from your experience Almmac!

 

[misspenny]

Hello everyone! I'm having issues top handle on my new (used) Willis bag. The handle has some loose threads:



But on closer inspection I noticed that the three pieces of leather are actually starting to come apart. Originally, I had planned to get some Fray Check to take care of that thread, but now it looks like I need to do something a more substantial.




Would it be a good long-term solution to glue the leather together, or should I just suck it up and have it stitched by a cobbler? If I do use glue, which would be best for this? Someone else here recommended Tandy Leather Cement for stuff like this (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0GFTU/) - does anyone have experience with it?

Sidenote: I'm a shoulder strap kind of gal, but I imagine I'll grab it by the handle from time to time. I don't want to worry about it coming apart down the road

 

[soozlz]

white vinegar and a magic eraser.

Hi Whateve. White vinegar and a magic eraser to clean vachetta? Should the magic eraser be soaked or just damp? I have a pocket flap bag with vachetta detail. There are smudges on the corners and a strap that comes up from the bottom to the snap.

 

[whateve]

Hello everyone! I'm having issues top handle on my new (used) Willis bag. The handle has some loose threads:

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But on closer inspection I noticed that the three pieces of leather are actually starting to come apart. Originally, I had planned to get some Fray Check to take care of that thread, but now it looks like I need to do something a more substantial.

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Would it be a good long-term solution to glue the leather together, or should I just suck it up and have it stitched by a cobbler? If I do use glue, which would be best for this? Someone else here recommended Tandy Leather Cement for stuff like this (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0GFTU/) - does anyone have experience with it?

Sidenote: I'm a shoulder strap kind of gal, but I imagine I'll grab it by the handle from time to time. I don't want to worry about it coming apart down the road

You can glue it. I don't know if Leather Cement will hold it in the long term. Since it isn't a moveable part, you might be able to use super glue. You can also sew it yourself by pushing a needle through the original holes. It is difficult but it can be done.

 

[whateve]

Hi Whateve. White vinegar and a magic eraser to clean vachetta? Should the magic eraser be soaked or just damp? I have a pocket flap bag with vachetta detail. There are smudges on the corners and a strap that comes up from the bottom to the snap.
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I dipped the magic sponge in vinegar and wrung it out. It helps but probably won't make it perfect.

 

[soozlz]

Hello everyone! I'm having issues top handle on my new (used) Willis bag. The handle has some loose threads:

View attachment 3306323

But on closer inspection I noticed that the three pieces of leather are actually starting to come apart. Originally, I had planned to get some Fray Check to take care of that thread, but now it looks like I need to do something a more substantial.

View attachment 3306324
View attachment 3306326

Would it be a good long-term solution to glue the leather together, or should I just suck it up and have it stitched by a cobbler? If I do use glue, which would be best for this? Someone else here recommended Tandy Leather Cement for stuff like this (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0GFTU/) - does anyone have experience with it?

Sidenote: I'm a shoulder strap kind of gal, but I imagine I'll grab it by the handle from time to time. I don't want to worry about it coming apart down the road

I never took on any purse rehabs with a similar issue, but I did fix a belt that was coming apart. I got a matching thread color and sewed together using the same needle holes. I had to use a beading needle because the holes were small. To tie off and anchor the old thread, I had to unthread a couples of stitches and glued the end down between the layers. To start the repair, I glued the end of the new thread in the same spot as the old and came up in the same hole where old thread ended. Oh, I also doubled the thread. Hope this helps!!!

 

[soozlz]

I dipped the magic sponge in vinegar and wrung it out. It helps but probably won't make it perfect.

Thank you!! I will try it.