Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[ledobe]

I love this little robot!

I have dogleash clips for many of my fobs. I think I've found something that is more convenient. My SA gave me a ring like those on Willis, shown below. It even works with bags that don't have rings! It screws open and makes it easy to attach to bags. Then you don't need one for each fob.

Katierose found some rings that work well. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-105.html#post26111942

She posted a picture of what they look like here. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-107.html#post26158661

What good idea! And I think I even have an extra dog leash clip in my lil hardware stash.

I also have that cute lil frog fob. One of my faves, I need to get wee Smollet off the bag I left her on.

 

[whateve]

I love this little robot!

I have dogleash clips for many of my fobs. I think I've found something that is more convenient. My SA gave me a ring like those on Willis, shown below. It even works with bags that don't have rings! It screws open and makes it easy to attach to bags. Then you don't need one for each fob. /QUOTE]

I can those and other clips from a saddlery store. I'm going to pick some up this week. I posted about them here #233.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-16.html

I saw that you found some like the Willis clips. I've never seen those at any stores around here. I haven't seen them for sale online either.

 

[JOODLZ]

I love this little robot!

I have dogleash clips for many of my fobs. I think I've found something that is more convenient. My SA gave me a ring like those on Willis, shown below. It even works with bags that don't have rings! It screws open and makes it easy to attach to bags. Then you don't need one for each fob.

Katierose found some rings that work well. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-105.html#post26111942

She posted a picture of what they look like here. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-107.html#post26158661

Cool...I've recently rehabbed a Kit bag that has those rings. It was nice to be able to remove the strap(s) for bathing and conditioning...Great idea and much dressier for a Madison!

 

[Two.time.bags]

I saw that you found some like the Willis clips. I've never seen those at any stores around here. I haven't seen them for sale online either.

I can get them from a leather and saddlery store in Adelaide for $2 each. It's an hour drive each way but I'm going to stock up. That's where I get Leather Therapy from and they sell bag and case fittings, rivets, conchos, dyes, Edge Kote, leather lace, stitched leather that you just add fittings to for straps as well as all the horsey stuff etc etc. I could spend hours in there looking through their stuff and trying to decide what I want!

 

[EGBDF]

Hi everyone,
I could use some help finishing up the rehab of this bag. This is my first rehab project. The bag was a thrift store bargain; not in great shape as the leather is quite faded and I later discovered zipper damage. I was hoping a good wash and condition would bring back the color (I think it was originally navy), but as you can see she is still on the dull side. (She did look a lot worse before!)

I washed the bag in Ivory liquid and then applied three rounds of Apple conditioner (after the bag was dry--better to have conditioned while still damp?). Have not done any buffing yet. I just bought some Blackrock as many posters here seem to like it as a more heavy-duty conditioner.

Are there any suggestions before I go with the Blackrock? Should I try any color leather polish (like Meltonian) to bring back some color?

In addition, note the curious damage to the ring that the strap clips onto--it looks melted!

Finally, the interior zipper had quite a bit of corrosion on it. I scrubbed it with some baking soda and vinegar, which removed the white coating, but the zipper is stuck. Should I just live with it? I'm afraid if I force it the zipper will break altogether.

Thanks in advance. I've learned so much from reading about everyone's projects! While I'm at it, if someone could name the style of this bag I'd appreciate it!

How did your rehab go? I am curious about that damaged d-ring, because I've just received a court bag with the same problem. Maybe a little less, but I can see the clip on the strap is also a little worn, and the leather right by the clip is totally stretched out. I might try to return it to the seller, but the rest of the bag is in good shape. So, do you think that ring will eventually break, or is it strong enough the way it is? Can it easily be replaced? Any thoughts about this, everyone?
Thanks.

 

[EGBDF]

I have another question….the part of the turn lock inside the front flap has green powder on the surface….what causes this? Can I just clean it off or do I need to remove the turn lock pieces and do a cleaning and ???
Thanks!

 

[ledobe]

What good idea! And I think I even have an extra dog leash clip in my lil hardware stash.

I also have that cute lil frog fob. One of my faves, I need to get wee Smollet off the bag I left her on.

Bleurgh! I meant to say d ring, not dog leash clip.

 

[EGBDF]

Here are some pictures. I wasn't expecting to have to do much to this bag, so I'm wondering how much work and $ fixing the problems would be? I'm mostly concerned about the green (verdigris?) which is mostly on the turn lock, but a little on the clip and zipper inside, and the damaged d-ring.

 

[EGBDF]

Sorry about the multiple posts--I think my pictures are too large to put in one post.

 

[mrk2014]

Sorry! I was answering kind of quickly. EdgeKote is made by Tandy Leathercraft Fiebings, which is a popular brand. It is basically a thicker acrylic-like paint that works well for edges of leather. The bottles are large and will last you forever. (I bought via Amazon or Ebay.) It comes in multiple colors. I have both the black and the brown.

Lexol is a brand of conditioner. It is very thin, which makes it nice to mix the EdgeKote with. (You can also use it as conditioner for your bags.) If you don't want to mess with mixing, you could try the EdgeKote by itself first and see if you like the results. It is hard to tell from your picture how much sealant is missing. If it isn't too much, you may be fine with just applying some EdgeKote over it and letting it dry, then doing another layer if needed. Apply in thin coats and build up.

ETA: Here's a thread where someone used it to fix a sealant issue: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/strap-peeling-on-new-rory-cs-844395.html

Thanks for the extra info. As you can tell I am not familiar at all with products used in fixing handbags, I am very grateful I found this forum, and I am trying to learn.

I will have to order the EdgeKote, then I think it might work by itself as the sealant is mainly cracked. I am going to check your link. Thank you so much again for your help.

 

[Beccabaglady]

Does anyone else have the robot keyfob? I think the antiqued brass looks great on many of my vintage bags.

That is adorable!

I think I'm going to try it, I just hope I can get them in a nice straight row. Wish me luck! I have a feeling it's going to be a pretty big project studding that heavy duty leather.

Good luck ledobe! I am thinking that a white marking pencil (used in sewing) would work for drawing on some guidelines.

 

[Beccabaglady]

Well gang, I am halfway thru the rehab on my duffle sack. The zipper has been sewn back in! I have to tell you, my fingertips are pretty sore! I tried to stay true to the original construction, so I sewed the zipper onto the body of the bag first, then went back and sewed the piping on. I used a lockstitch instead of a backstitch because I wanted it to look the same as the original. I tried to go through the original holes as well. I have to tell you, going thru 6 layers of leather (at the pocket edges - 1 layer of pocket, two layers from the pocket piping, the purse body, and the original piping) is very very hard on your fingers! Now she is due for a bath!

 

[ledobe]

That is adorable!



Good luck ledobe! I am thinking that a white marking pencil (used in sewing) would work for drawing on some guidelines.

That's exactly what I was thinking, I just doubt my ability to get a somewhat straight line on a piece of paper with a ruler, much less on leather, and then getting the studs on.

 

[ledobe]

Well gang, I am halfway thru the rehab on my duffle sack. The zipper has been sewn back in! I have to tell you, my fingertips are pretty sore! I tried to stay true to the original construction, so I sewed the zipper onto the body of the bag first, then went back and sewed the piping on. I used a lockstitch instead of a backstitch because I wanted it to look the same as the original. I tried to go through the original holes as well. I have to tell you, going thru 6 layers of leather (at the pocket edges - 1 layer of pocket, two layers from the pocket piping, the purse body, and the original piping) is very very hard on your fingers! Now she is due for a bath!

Ouch! you need a heavy duty thimble!

 

[chowlover2]

Well gang, I am halfway thru the rehab on my duffle sack. The zipper has been sewn back in! I have to tell you, my fingertips are pretty sore! I tried to stay true to the original construction, so I sewed the zipper onto the body of the bag first, then went back and sewed the piping on. I used a lockstitch instead of a backstitch because I wanted it to look the same as the original. I tried to go through the original holes as well. I have to tell you, going thru 6 layers of leather (at the pocket edges - 1 layer of pocket, two layers from the pocket piping, the purse body, and the original piping) is very very hard on your fingers! Now she is due for a bath!

You did a great job, I can only imagine how your fingers felt! I've made teddy bears out of vintage furs, and stitching through leather is tough!