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#13,937
katev said:
I use Leather Therapy products that are designed for cycling leather items through the washer, see the links below. They are not cheap but you don't use much and they last a long time.

http://absorbine.com/products/leather-care/leather-therapy-leather-laundry-solution/

http://absorbine.com/products/leather-care/leather-therapy-leather-laundry-rinse-dressing/
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Got these today. Have you used them on Sonoma nubuc or similar? I'm going to pretreat and scrub as usual on the heavily soiled handles first and then launder. I suppose that sounds ok. I'll post if it turns out. Otherwise, this "very last nubuc I ever buy" is going to Coach Heaven.
 
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Couturexec said:
Got these today. Have you used them on Sonoma nubuc or similar? I'm going to pretreat and scrub as usual on the heavily soiled handles first and then launder. I suppose that sounds ok. I'll post if it turns out. Otherwise, this "very last nubuc I ever buy" is going to Coach Heaven.
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Good luck! Can't wait to see the results as I have a few that could use a wash!
 
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seacoast said:
Wow! Gorgeous! Do you think they are the same thin, supple leather as the Sophia? She isn't really dirty, but I'm afraid I won't get the smell out without giving her a bath.
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Bleecker leather is pretty thick, I'm not sure about Sophia but I have often found that coach bags (and linings!) are tougher than I expected and hold up well to rough treatment! I haven't rehabbed a Sophia, but if the smell bothers you then you may want to risk it.
 
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katev said:
Bleecker leather is pretty thick, I'm not sure about Sophia but I have often found that coach bags (and linings!) are tougher than I expected and hold up well to rough treatment! I haven't rehabbed a Sophia, but if the smell bothers you then you may want to risk it.
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Thank you! I've read through everything posted and I'm going to run her through the washer, in a zipped pillowcase. I don't think anything less will work. I purchased her on shopgoodwill.com, and I wonder if they didn't spray her with something. After I handle the bag, I even get the perfume smell on my hands. Yech! I hate odors, if something smells it isn't clean!
 
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katev said:
I know that this is not the favorite answer, but sometimes I think it is worthwhile to take a bag to a leather repair professional (shoe and luggage repair, cobbler shop) because they have the tools and skills for repairing leather goods.

I don't immediately run off to the professionals for help - I often try to fix things myself - but there have been failures when I've regretted not asking a professional for help - and other times when I've been really glad that I did decide to seek assistance.

Here's one of those examples. I had found a brown slim clutch large 9555 for $8 at the thrift store. It was a New York City bag with a heavy Talon zipper. The wristlet strap was still attached to the ring on the zipper pull but something was definitely wrong with it and I couldn't figure out how it was supposed to look.

I tried sewing it but it wasn't right so I ripped out my stitching. It was so frustrating that I finally took it to the shoe repair and told him how I thought it should be - but I was wrong. I couldn't believe my eyes when I picked it up. He had turned the strap right side out, folded down the edges, and stitched it securely in place. It was easy enough to see after he'd fixed it! He charged me $8 so I spent a total of $16 for the bag and it was well worth it. Some time later I finally found a catalog picture and was able to confirm that he had gotten it right!

Of course there have been a few leather repair guys that didn't impress me, but if you find a good one - they can be of great assistance. You can always take the bag (along with the miscellaneous, broken parts!) to the cobbler and ask for an estimate - you don't have to use his services if you decide not to. And sometimes they tell that it isn't worth paying for a repair because it wouldn't look right.

That's what I would do with your BT Basic Bag dilemma, good luck!

Here are before and after pics of the pesky strap on the slim clutch!
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You are braver than me - sewing is something I would never even attempt! I wish I could find a good repair guy. I do live in a large city, but (real) cobbler types are a vanishing breed it seems. I have had some horrible things happen with easy shoe/boot fixes, I am terrified to give a vintage item to any of these guys. I will put the bag aside til I locate a good guy - I think I am just going to damage it. Thank you for the help/advice :)
 
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Gingerone said:
You are braver than me - sewing is something I would never even attempt! I wish I could find a good repair guy. I do live in a large city, but (real) cobbler types are a vanishing breed it seems. I have had some horrible things happen with easy shoe/boot fixes, I am terrified to give a vintage item to any of these guys. I will put the bag aside til I locate a good guy - I think I am just going to damage it. Thank you for the help/advice :smile:
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I haven't done much sewing. If I think that I can use the existing holds to repair an open seam I may give it a try; otherwise I pass on the rehab or take it to a professional. And I know what you mean about "cobbler types" being a vanishing breed. So many things are disposable these days that it is hard to find skilled craftsmen that can repair a loved and valuable item, like a vintage Coach purse!
 
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Couturexec said:
Got these today. Have you used them on Sonoma nubuc or similar? I'm going to pretreat and scrub as usual on the heavily soiled handles first and then launder. I suppose that sounds ok. I'll post if it turns out. Otherwise, this "very last nubuc I ever buy" is going to Coach Heaven.
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Sorry, I don't know. I have rehabbed a few pebbled leather Sonoma items but not nubuc, and I don't think that I have ever sent a nubuc item through the washer - but I am not sure about that - I have washed some of them, see the link below.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/washing-and-moisturizing-a-suede-bag-rehab-reveal.805945/
 
#13,946
Gingerone said:
I am not sure where this should go - but I don't think even xtra strong rehab powers could save this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/122544807774?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

So, am sharing this horrifying thing

Why do that to a perfectly good bag? :sad:
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houseof999 said:
Lol I saw that. Didn't even click it to look at all the photos. People are trying to be creative. Some turns out good and some not even close! [emoji12]
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Agreed! Sometimes it does turn out well, for example this one, which in my opinion is nicely done:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/397939529/the-doris-anne-vintage-mustard-leather?ref=hp_rf
(Not my listing, don't know seller)
 
#13,947
Hey everyone, I made a thread about getting a stain out of glove tanned leather and was directed to this thread.

Anyhow, I've somehow managed to get some sort of stain on my Coach x Disney envelope key pouch. It's some sort of sauce that I got on it while I had it on my wrist at a restaurant. Here's a picture of the damage (sorry for the huge image):

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I've done a bit of research on how to get a stain out of glove-tanned leather, but I haven't found anything particularly useful. I don't own Coach's leather cleaner, but I do have other leather cleaners that I've tried and they worked a little bit but not completely. Would it be worth it to buy Coach's leather cleaner or is this sort of stain a lost cause? I was planning on driving out to my nearest Coach store today to pick some up, but I don't want to make the trip if it might not even be worth it. Do any of you know any secrets that might help get this stain out?? I'm a bit heartbroken over this, especially since the stain is very noticeably on the front of the pouch. Thank you very much for your help.
 
#13,948
katev said:
Sorry, I don't know. I have rehabbed a few pebbled leather Sonoma items but not nubuc, and I don't think that I have ever sent a nubuc item through the washer - but I am not sure about that - I have washed some of them, see the link below.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/washing-and-moisturizing-a-suede-bag-rehab-reveal.805945/
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Great link! I bought the rinse as well, just because I thought I couldn't condition the nubuc after washing. I'll give the thin condition a try if I need to. I've already taken the bag out my own trash can once, so I have nothing to lose.
ETA: Katev must work for Amazon. Just went on and bought some Emu oil, whatever that is, I don't want to know.
 
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