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To do this, the type of construction is limited to products with raw edges
showing or simple turned bag construction with the seams showing on the
inside. This produces a condition where they must stress form over function,
some trick shape or design that gives the first impression that the product
is better than it is. I still stress form and function with the most
stress on function. A lot of pockets are not a feature if they are unusable
or if they take up so much room that the bag is at it's best when empty.
I strive to make products that will be practical enjoyable and enhance
the life of the user.
You can see that the bag below, that I am making today, was
made using completely different construction methods than the bag above.
This bag is now available from my store. It is custom made from a choice
of leathers and color combinations.
Tips
Baseball gloves can be relaced by making a needle out of mechanics
wire. Attach a 4" piece to the end of a new rawhide lace with masking tape.
Start wrapping the tape in the middle of the of wire then lay the wire
alongside the lace and keep wrapping the tape till the wire is covered.
If you do a lot of this kind of repair contact me for the special brass
needle used for rawhide.
If a brass or metal tooth zipper isn't closing properly perhaps
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zipper. A lot of use wears away the sides of the slider. You can first
try carefully squeezing the back of the slider on the sides so that it
is narrower. If you replace the slider, first remove the metal stop by
carefully straightening it. Remove the old slider, replace with the new
one and replace the stop.
Plastic coil zippers can sometimes be repaired by zipping shut and carefully re-engaging the teeth in the damaged area, then heating the area with a blow dryer. Plastic becomes soft at about 110 -120 degrees F. It has a memory and may return to it's original shape when soft. Don't overheat and be sure to protect the surrounding leather or vinyl from the heat so that it won't be damaged.
If you lose a lot of weight and want to shorten that expensive belt, it's best to do that from the buckle end. Even if you make a messy job of it, it won't show when you are wearing it. Punch 2 holes and cut between them with a razor knife to make the slot for the buckle tongue if needed. To refasten, use new rivets, or fold the leather around the buckle and make 4 holes at the corners of a square. lace heavy thread through the holes in the shape of a square. If you need rivets, send a s.a.s.e. and tell me how many, they install with a hammer.
Loose ends of threads can be melted to stop the seam from unstitching
if synthetic thread like nylon has been used. Melt the thread with a soldering
iron to make a bead on the end or hold a lit match near the thread. Be
careful not to get too close or the thread will burn. If it does, quickly
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Let's face it, first impressions count and that is why we Divas love and demand the very best! We love our fine handbags, they're an investment in our fabulousness. We're not just paying for a name, we're paying for the quality, the superb craftmanship that goes into producing these fine pieces. They're built to last. Would you rather pay $50 for a handbag that will look shabby in a year and keep replacing it or would you rather invest $300-$500 in a highly desirable luxury handbag that will last 5-10+ years? If you respect your money then the answer is simple. You really do get what you pay for. Luckily if you're a savvy shopper you don't always have to pay full retail for it!
Now you have your luxury handbag...now what?
Now you protect your new investment! Unlike us Divas, they actually aren't very high maintenance. If you give them a little TLC once in a while you'll get more years out of your investment. My favorite example of this is my Fendi leather wallet. I have used it every single day for 10 years and it looks almost as good as the day I bought it, and it still has a lot of years left to go. All I did was condition it about once a year with a leather lotion.
I asked some of the nearby boutiques for some tips to get more life out of our handbags. Gucci recommends treating the leather piping on their handbags with a neutral leather/shoe cream. On the wide leather strips they recommend a leather polish of a close color. Do this maybe once a month or every other month to keep it looking new. If you must get a stain out of the canvas use highly diluted mild soap on a damp white cotton cloth and rub in circular motions. That was their recommendation, personally I haven't tried it and may leave that to the professionals. They also gave this insightful advice:
If you have a lighter colored handbag DON'T wear dark denim with it because the enzymes from the denim rub off on the bag/canvas and will stain your bag.
I asked the Louis Vuitton boutique for tips on handbags and luggage care. For the luggage that have leather interior they recommend using a leather cleaner when it gets dirty. For the exterior they recommend using leather conditioner. Same for the classic style LV Monogram canvas handbags, but only to clean the exterior canvas. They don't recommend treating the actual leather on the handbags so if you're trying to get a stain out it will only make it appear worse. Just leave it alone.
What about checking in luggage? Airlines are so rough!
Yes indeed! I've had CRAPPY luggage ruined by air travel and the idea of the airlines ruining my Louis Vuitton luggage (or somebody stealing it!) mortified me so I asked my favorite associate at LV how to reduce the risk. Some luggage shops can make custom covers for your luggage so they don't get scratched up in transit and don't attract potential thieves. So what if it's covered up for awhile? People only need to see it if you're actually carrying it!
And speaking of covering up, most of these handbags come with "sleeper bags" or "dust covers". If your handbag is on hiatus I highly recommend storing it in its sleeper bag because it WILL get dusty. If your bag should be in need of a repair the respective name boutique can send it out to the manufacturer for expert repair.
Bottom line: Take care of your investment and it will serve you well
for many, many years!
It appears that we have gone through the full cycle in the last
50 years, to where handmade or custom made goods are now almost unavailable,
especially fine quality custom made goods. This is because unlike the bags
that were lashed together with rawhide in the 60's and 70's , making leathergoods
has once again become a complicated process.
I make my own patterns and design the bags to work with traditional
equipment as well as specialized equipment that I make myself. I personally
make everything shown on this web site, as well as the web site itself,
with my own hands. Go to my store to see more of my work or Contact
me All mail answered promptly.
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Baseball gloves can be relaced by making a needle out of mechanics
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Start wrapping the tape in the middle of the of wire then lay the wire
alongside the lace and keep wrapping the tape till the wire is covered.
If you do a lot of this kind of repair contact me for the special brass
needle used for rawhide.
If a brass or metal tooth zipper isn't closing properly perhaps
it only needs a new slider of the same type that you can get from a new
zipper. A lot of use wears away the sides of the slider. You can first
try carefully squeezing the back of the slider on the sides so that it
is narrower. If you replace the slider, first remove the metal stop by
carefully straightening it. Remove the old slider, replace with the new
one and replace the stop.
Plastic coil zippers can sometimes be repaired by zipping shut and carefully re-engaging the teeth in the damaged area, then heating the area with a blow dryer. Plastic becomes soft at about 110 -120 degrees F. It has a memory and may return to it's original shape when soft. Don't overheat and be sure to protect the surrounding leather or vinyl from the heat so that it won't be damaged.
If you lose a lot of weight and want to shorten that expensive belt, it's best to do that from the buckle end. Even if you make a messy job of it, it won't show when you are wearing it. Punch 2 holes and cut between them with a razor knife to make the slot for the buckle tongue if needed. To refasten, use new rivets, or fold the leather around the buckle and make 4 holes at the corners of a square. lace heavy thread through the holes in the shape of a square. If you need rivets, send a s.a.s.e. and tell me how many, they install with a hammer.
Loose ends of threads can be melted to stop the seam from unstitching if synthetic thread like nylon has been used. Melt the thread with a soldering iron to make a bead on the end or hold a lit match near the thread. Be careful not to get too close or the thread will burn. If it does, quickly wet your finger and press the fire out.
Types of luggage are as varied as the people who carry them. One of these six types will probably be right for you:
1. Rolling uprights: Rolling uprights have become a favorite
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wheels and an extendable handlebar that allows you to pull the bag. These
bags are ideal for people with bad backs or who have trouble lifting and
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A handlebar that can be locked in place
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A hook on the front of the bag to hang your carry-on
2. Matched sets: If you travel frequently, consider investing in a matched set of luggage. A set typically includes a 30-inch suitcase, a 24-inch rolling carry-on and a smaller carry-on tote bag. On short trips, you can use just the carry-ons. When you need more clothes for longer trips, the 3-piece ensemble works best.
3. Garment bags: Garment bags are designed to be carried on the plane and stowed in the overhead luggage compartment or hung in a closet. They keep clothes from wrinkling, but you're limited to suits, dresses and other items that hang well.
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