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#14,731
Here are the after pics of the leather repair and painting. I thought of doing a second coat of paint but decided to leave well enough alone. If you make the paint too thick it may start to crack and flake.

The torn strap is still pretty obvious but at least it is secure and I am quite happy with the generally improved look of the metallic leather.

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The other really bad area was the inside of the bag which was filthy and damaged because something greasy like a candy bar had melted inside the zip pocket. I just vacuumed, bathed, and hand-scrubbed the fabric several times to get it clean and then pulled the lining outside of the bag to dry. Here are before and after pics of the interior of the bag.

The interior is now clean but there are still some grease spots, you can see them around the creed patch, but since they just appear as a darker brown color, I left them alone.

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Katy Large Travel Tote Interior After:

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Lake Effect said:
I would focus on the great job you did of cleaning the Anniversary fabric and enjoy the namesake! Well done :tup:
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Thank you and I will, but I can't help thinking that I should have passed on this poor, abused bag and found another Katy in better shape to rehab - even if it came with a higher pricetag.
 
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katev said:
Here are the after pics of the corners, they are as good as I could make them. First I used a small manicure scissors to try and trim the frayed fabric, then I used Fabric Fusion to glue the holes closed and stabilize the corners. Next I applied a small amount of green acrylic paint to try and camouflage the areas. It dried a little darker than I hoped and I thought about mixing a lighter shade and trying again but I decided to leave it alone. Finally I applied some Fray-Check to prevent further damage.

I thought about buying a disposable cigarette lighter and waving the flame over the most worn and frayed areas but I was afraid of setting the bag on fire because there are so many worn areas around the bottom - so once again I left well-enough alone. Do you think I should try to burn off the frays or do you have other suggestions?

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What about a fabric shaver?
I would spot try the lighter method, but I tend to go overboard wanting to make it perfect. I would however be concerned what the melted fuzzies would look like. You'd have to be through and really quick with the flame/heat. Is there a hidden area to try it on?
ETA: I used the lighter on the seatbelt bag. I first trimmed everything I could with small sharp manicure scissors and then burned the fuzzies. It was black, so I was less concerned. Let us know what you do!
The bag looks greatly improved!!!
 
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Couturexec said:
What about a fabric shaver?
I would spot try the lighter method, but I tend to go overboard wanting to make it perfect. I would however be concerned what the melted fuzzies would look like. You'd have to be through and really quick with the flame/heat. Is there a hidden area to try it on?
ETA: I used the lighter on the seatbelt bag. I first trimmed everything I could with small sharp manicure scissors and then burned the fuzzies. It was black, so I was less concerned. Let us know what you do!
The bag looks greatly improved!!!
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Thanks! I will let you know if I take any steps to try and make it look better.
 
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So I've been but by the rehabbing big time in the last month. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I was thinking but I just bought a chalk colored Dakota (modern) on ebay for dirt cheap. I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to clean these new bags. I will post pics once it arrives
 
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I've been thinking of posting this for days now. Seems like a good time now as ever. I've sent quite a few bags through the washing machine with great success. Feel free to chime in if you do something different or I leave something out.
I have an LG HE top loading washing machine. HE machines use very little water to wash, hence the "HE".
I have a "bulky/bedding" cycle that fills the entire tub up with water. This is what I use to limit the bag from friction while washing. Check your owners manual to find a similar setting. I use less than half the amount of detergent or Leather Therapy Laundry Detergent, but those bottles are so tiny for the price.
I set the machine for an extra rinse. I always turn off the spin cycle. Choose cool or lukewarm water. Mine has an "eco warm". Not really sure what that is, but it always sound like a good choice for my bags.
I machine wash all bags that are Signature Fabric or similar. I machine wash all Sonoma bags. I machine wash most bags with a lining unless I feel the leather is too thin. If I have two bags that are similar in color or size I will occasionally through both of them in at once. If a bag is exceptionally dirty it goes in alone.
I pretreat all fabric with my favorite pre-treatment, Shout Advanced Gel w/ Set-In Stain Scrubber.
When the cycle is done I leave the bag hanging over the side, opening side down and lining pulled out to drip dry into the washing machine tub. Once most of the water is out then I proceed with the rehab as normal.
Hope this helps anyone who is interested in trying a machine wash on a sturdy bag and wondering what to do.
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Couturexec said:
I've been thinking of posting this for days now. Seems like a good time now as ever. I've sent quite a few bags through the washing machine with great success. Feel free to chime in if you do something different or I leave something out.
I have an LG HE top loading washing machine. HE machines use very little water to wash, hence the "HE".
I have a "bulky/bedding" cycle that fills the entire tub up with water. This is what I use to limit the bag from friction while washing. Check your owners manual to find a similar setting. I use less than half the amount of detergent or Leather Therapy Laundry Detergent, but those bottles are so tiny for the price.
I set the machine for an extra rinse. I always turn off the spin cycle. Choose cool or lukewarm water. Mine has an "eco warm". Not really sure what that is, but it always sound like a good choice for my bags.
I machine wash all bags that are Signature Fabric or similar. I machine wash all Sonoma bags. I machine wash most bags with a lining unless I feel the leather is too thin. If I have two bags that are similar in color or size I will occasionally through both of them in at once. If a bag is exceptionally dirty it goes in alone.
I pretreat all fabric with my favorite pre-treatment, Shout Advanced Gel w/ Set-In Stain Scrubber.
When the cycle is done I leave the bag hanging over the side, opening side down and lining pulled out to drip dry into the washing machine tub. Once most of the water is out then I proceed with the rehab as normal.
Hope this helps anyone who is interested in trying a machine wash on a sturdy bag and wondering what to do.
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To add....
Remove straps and put those in a lingerie bag or a cotton pillow case.
I'm pretty plain, so I buy mostly simple bags. If you buy bags with lots of do-dads, then proceed with caution. Probably not a good candidate for a machine wash. Unlined bags I just dunk.
 
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