My Soho Stripe restoration project *PICS*
- Thread starter Taralindsey
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Yes, I filled my kitchen sink up with water and woolite and just put the whole bag in there! After I got the canvas clean I scrubbed the leather with the magic eraser. I filled it up with a towel and let it dry. After it was all dry I moisturized the leather.
Yes, you are correct. It is Vachetta. It had darkened with the previous owner, but some of that was just dirt! I was just stating that it would never look brand new because it will never have that virgin vachetta leather again.
I am super impressed! I would have been so afraid to submerse it...but now I will have the strength if I ever need to!! Great job!!
I used both.. I scrubbed the fabric gently with the magic eraser after the purse was all soapy and wet with the woolite.
Rinse very well when you are finished!
Good Luck and post pics of your before and after!
I bought a Brahmin bag on ebay, and when it arrived, it smelled so badly, I had to take it outside. After a few days, I brought it back in and pulled the lining inside out. I ran a sinkful of very warm soapy water and went to work. I never worried about ruining it because it was either wash it or throw it away! After a couple of times of letting the dirty water out and running more, I had the inside looking great. And, it didn't hure the leather. I am surprised because I don't think you can do all leathers like this. But the bag is clean and smells good now.
Nice job...I had a scribble tote I bought at the flea market along with the zip coin purse to match for $5.00. I also washed it with Ivory soap though, and scrubbed it with a tooth brush gently...it came out looking better than it was...I should have tooken before and after shots though.....I will try the woolite...on a next bag I buy....
