How to keep the shape of your Birkin

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#18
birkel said:
I use a pillow made for the size by me filling each bag to different needs then once it's closed and filled I massage and press and move the birkin especially the main arch that usually bends a bit and that's it but since I like floppy birkins I really don't mind much ! It's more a question of the leather staying well not stressing or cranking with time.best and hope it helps .birkel.
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Wow that is so cool - you make your own pillows?
 
#19
Bababebi said:
Even more than the filling, it is important to lay your bags down to sleep, that is, on their sides, they do not like to go to sleep upright. If you do that every time you will extend the life of your bag tremendously. I do not recommend stuffed and standing upright.
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omg...I have never heard of this before...thanks for telling me!!!:sweatdrop:

p.s - LOVE your Lakis...it's gorgeous!!!
 
#22
texasgirliegirl said:
I stuff my bags with the plastic pillows they arrived with, place them in their sleeper bag, then lay them on their side in their tissue filled boxes.....I "tuck them in" each time I finish carrying one...LOL. Then it goes up high on the top shelf in my closet!
All of my bags look brand new.

BTW- I treat my scarves and Hermes jewelry the same way.....weird, I know.
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I do not have the plastic pillow they come with unfortunately texasgirliegirl :blushing:...I only have the dustbag - my mom could not bring the box because she did not want to get into trouble with the customs at the airport...

As for tucking them back on the top shelf of the closet - It might be difficult for me...as I am only 4'11!!! :lawl:

I do put my H scarves back to their boxes - that is easy for me!!!
 
#24
I put the stuffing that comes with bags back inside close everything back up and place inside dust bag then lay her back inside box on her pillow and box goes back inside wordrobe until next time, a craftperson told me never to leave in direct sunlight and surprisingly whats even worse for the leather is moonlight
 
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#25
Bababebi said:
Even more than the filling, it is important to lay your bags down to sleep, that is, on their sides, they do not like to go to sleep upright. If you do that every time you will extend the life of your bag tremendously. I do not recommend stuffed and standing upright.
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I am glad to know this, I stored them in their box, lay down. Been thinking of put them on the shelf standing upright, stuffed. But after this, I am glad I do the right thing for my bags.
 
#26
Bababebi said:
Even more than the filling, it is important to lay your bags down to sleep, that is, on their sides, they do not like to go to sleep upright. If you do that every time you will extend the life of your bag tremendously. I do not recommend stuffed and standing upright.
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Agree 100%. I assume you mean on its back?
 
#29
I always knew that you had to store your bags stuffed and on their side...but do you leave the box top on or off?? I have heard to leave the box open so that the leather can "breathe." Any opinions on this??
 
#30
Balto Bag Lady said:
My bags sleep standing on their bases. Unstuffed, dressed only in their sleeping bags. Why would it make a difference, standing or lying down. I'm serious; not joking or making fun. I need to know if I am killing my Birkins and their less fortunate sisters early.
Thanks!
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BBL, it won't matter too much if the bag is sellier box bag, they are like iron, but if the bag is a soft leather it will cause unattractive creasing in the lower part of the bag to appear over time. This is not the same as a gradual and nice softness in the leather which happens with using the bag.

On their backs.
 
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