What happens when you dunk a bag that shouldn't get wet?

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#61
Wow, thanks for bumping this thread. I was inspired to dunk my patchwork wristlet. It's got everything: suede, leather, fabric, metallic leather, metallic fabric, grommets, white fabric, lining....

It's sitting in the ivory liquid bath now. We'll see what happens tomorrow. If it doesn't make it, no big deal, it has served me well.
 
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#62
koach said:
OMG I LOVE that green bag!!!!! Yes Yes of course Ill take it off your hands! :D

Fabulous rehab job!
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Thank you! Around Christmas, while I was going through my rehabbed bags to select purses for friends and relatives as "extra gifts" I thought about giving the forest green pocket flap bag to one of my neices - but I couldn't part with it so I kept it for myself!
 
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#63
Jesssh said:
Wow, thanks for bumping this thread. I was inspired to dunk my patchwork wristlet. It's got everything: suede, leather, fabric, metallic leather, metallic fabric, grommets, white fabric, lining....

It's sitting in the ivory liquid bath now. We'll see what happens tomorrow. If it doesn't make it, no big deal, it has served me well.
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Taking agressive measures to clean and restore a bag is always a risk, but I figure I may as well take the chance if it is unlikely that I would be comfortable carrying it in the current condition. Good luck with your wristlet, let us know how it turns out!
 
#65
A most excellent decision if I do say so myself!
If you ever do NEED to part with her, I am ready willing and able ;)

again...a great job there.


katev said:
Thank you! Around Christmas, while I was going through my rehabbed bags to select purses for friends and relatives as "extra gifts" I thought about giving the forest green pocket flap bag to one of my neices - but I couldn't part with it so I kept it for myself!
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#66
Thanks for sharing your information and your bags. They have all turned out beautifully, and I am using your knowledge with my own rehab project. You're inspirational!
 
#67
katev said:
Here are the after pics of the Glenwood Sheridan Bag. She will never be pristine again but I am thrilled with the way she survived her bath and rehab ritual.

I gave her a long soak in the sink in Ivory soap and warm water. Then I stuffed her with towels to dry. I applied Leather Therapy Oil both while the bag was drying and after it dried and then polished the surface with a soft cloth. I used Wenol to shine the hardware and Apple conditioner only on the tan leather trim. I also used fabric glue to reattach the 2 parts of the hangtag that had come apart.

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I love this bag! Reminds me of the old All Weather Leather Dooneys that I happen to love a lot! Did the tan trim improve that much with just Apple? wow. I figured it would need some kind of paint or dye. It looks great!
 
#68
They all 3 look awesome. The houndstooth wool is adorable and different! I love that forest green and brass!! (I haven't come across any green yet and it is my favorite color that I wear in clothing, so I am hoping to get this lucky!)
 
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katev said:
Thank you! Around Christmas, while I was going through my rehabbed bags to select purses for friends and relatives as "extra gifts" I thought about giving the forest green pocket flap bag to one of my neices - but I couldn't part with it so I kept it for myself!
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And that made me laugh!! Yes, there are several bags that I think to myself ..."hmmmm I have too many bags, I should give this away, then I go...ummm..nope!! " LOL
 
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Jessi319 said:
I love this bag! Reminds me of the old All Weather Leather Dooneys that I happen to love a lot! Did the tan trim improve that much with just Apple? wow. I figured it would need some kind of paint or dye. It looks great!
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No, the tan trim came back just great but I had to a wee bit of green paint to touch up the bottom corners of the bag because the color was just gone. I tried to match it perfectly but it didn't quite work out - but the bag looked much better when I was done than when I began!
 
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Jessi319 said:
They all 3 look awesome. The houndstooth wool is adorable and different! I love that forest green and brass!! (I haven't come across any green yet and it is my favorite color that I wear in clothing, so I am hoping to get this lucky!)
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I think you will get this lucky too. I had no green bags before I found these 2 but then I bought a dark green Kristin hobo and next I found an olive green Furla hobo in mint condition for $15!
 
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