Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#14,433
pammbw said:
View attachment 3775834 View attachment 3775835 Both bags are done, but still a touch damp. The most dramatic change was the basket bag. I did not soak the entire bag. I just submerged it half way and let the fibers soak up water and get pliable then I started reshaping. When I got it to sit flat I put a heavy object inside to hold the shape while it dried. This was tricky cause it can't be anything that will leach color or be damaged itself by water. I used a very heavy crystal vase I had. It weighs about 8 lbs. When it was mostly dry I flipped it upside down to finish. I am so coveting that beachy fob @katev used on her straw bag. I will be trolling eBay for similar.

The Hamptons tote is still not perfect but is improved. I may give it another dunking, or I may just use more prewash on the remaining spots and spot rinse.

I am happy that I have bags I can use again, even if only for occasional events. Thanks for all the help!
Click to expand...
Both look great!!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: pammbw
#14,437
whateve said:
Not much can be done. How did this happen? If it were mine, I would probably use leather cement to glue down the raised edges and smooth it out. Then if you found a matching paint or dye, you could combine it with conditioner and cover it up.
Click to expand...
I bought it off ebay so I don't know it's history. Seller offered a full refund, otherwise I can keep and get 50% back (so $100 final cost). I'll probably return then so I don't get more of a project than I can handle. Thanks for the replies.
 
#14,440
So I am working on one of my latest purchases, Bleeker Basket tote. I am calling her squashed bag. This how she arrived.
20170723_140543.jpgAnd I mean not just a fold like I was expecting, really squashed. And dry. And she's photographing with a little more warmth than in real life. A dull, grayish hue to the neutral . Which I hope is I hope is just grime/dirt combined with dryness. Poor thing, I don't think she has ever seen a conditioner.
I did dunk her last night and as anticipated, her basket shape returned. There ia a noticable stain on the bottom of one side that didn't come out, but I am fine with that, knowing it will level out with conditioning. Still a pukey kinda taupe shade while it is drying. Eager to see what shade she will be. Maybe a dark camel? Stay tuned.
 
  • Like
Reactions: trayc_w, pammbw, whateve and 1 other person
#14,441
pammbw said:
View attachment 3775834 View attachment 3775835 Both bags are done, but still a touch damp. The most dramatic change was the basket bag. I did not soak the entire bag. I just submerged it half way and let the fibers soak up water and get pliable then I started reshaping. When I got it to sit flat I put a heavy object inside to hold the shape while it dried. This was tricky cause it can't be anything that will leach color or be damaged itself by water. I used a very heavy crystal vase I had. It weighs about 8 lbs. When it was mostly dry I flipped it upside down to finish. I am so coveting that beachy fob @katev used on her straw bag. I will be trolling eBay for similar.

The Hamptons tote is still not perfect but is improved. I may give it another dunking, or I may just use more prewash on the remaining spots and spot rinse.

I am happy that I have bags I can use again, even if only for occasional events. Thanks for all the help!
Click to expand...
That is one crazy awesome result for the straw bag! When you posted the pic of tipsy bag I was really interested to see what could be done. Just wow. And thanks alot, now I'll be looking for bargain tipsy straw totes :yes:
 
  • Like
Reactions: pammbw and katev
#14,442
I'd like to ask the opinion of our Coach vintage rehabbers how they would bring back the mahogany color to this bag. I have not purchased yet, but would consider. I do know that the bag never had polish applied to it during its life. Do you think I would have a difficult time finding a mahogony hangtag with a suede backing? Thank you.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_2057.PNG
    IMG_2057.PNG
    1.2 MB · Views: 200
#14,443
4oaks said:
I'd like to ask the opinion of our Coach vintage rehabbers how they would bring back the mahogany color to this bag. I have not purchased yet, but would consider. I do know that the bag never had polish applied to it during its life. Do you think I would have a difficult time finding a mahogony hangtag with a suede backing? Thank you.
Click to expand...
If it is authentic, it should respond to rehabbing. Please get it authenticated. I see more fakes of this style than real. It is a newer style so it would have a two sided hangtag.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top