Leather Care Project: Restoration with Stitching Challenge

We are so glad to have joined the cross-stitching bandwagon back in its heyday, but we wouldn't dare announce the exact year.  Those were the days when every project was a true test of patience and perseverance...and it was, in a way therapeutic.

 

Now we leveled up in stitching, as it becomes an important component of some of our restoration efforts at Leather Care Project.  Stitching becomes more tedious with bags, because we have to deal with hard-to-reach areas (like corners and interior lining).  If we are to open existing stitches to make room for repairs, we need to assess the most optimal section to cut - all these steps are being performed with utmost care; with the primary goal of maintaining or reinforcing the sturdiness of the bag, while being especially mindful of its overall aesthetic value (or appearance). 

 

Here are two of our recent projects that mandated high quality hand stitches. 

 

1.  Gucci small denim bag with soft leather trim and handle - this is a 14-year old bag, and it has been a constant favorite of a client among her extensive collection of designer bags.  This is her usual out-to-lunch bag. It must be sturdy enough to hold a phone, coins and bills, keys, power bank, and some beauty must-haves. 

2.  Coach fabric bag with patent leather trim and straps - the 'before' photo says it all.  All strap edges were badly damaged due to a combination of stress (heavy load) and humidity (from storage).  Good thing our client did not give up on this bag, and brought it to us for repair.  It could have ended up in the trash bin.  We do not have to be hardcore environmentalists to at least attempt in helping our clients save their bags (from destruction).  Now we are looking forward to her OOTD photos with this arm candy.  The repair process that we followed is a green one - we did not use any electrical machine to fix the bag, it was all manual process. 

 

For more information, please visit (and share) our Facebook and Instagram accounts @leathercareproject.  Thank you. 

 

Attention: COACH Lovers

 

Output of our recent Coach cleaning/restoration effort

Coach produces lovely handbags, which never seem to go out of style, regardless of season and location. Through the years, Coach has put together an appealing collection of handbags, season after season, never forgetful of making utilitarian and chic exist on the same plane.  Let's also not forget to emphasize the brand's huge popularity in the Asian market.  

Since Coach bags are very useful, they are no stranger to a gamut of stains and color transfer - especially the fabric ones.  Followers of the Leather Care Project are more than convinced that there is a better way of cleaning their favorite Coach fabric bags.  Forget about dumping it all in the washing machine; a step that compromises not only the leather trims and hardware, but also impacts the overall appearance and quality of Coach bags. We are pleased to share some of the 'before versus after' pieces that we did recently.

Before:  Common issues - dirt, molds, and heavy stains (usually ink, color transfer); other issues - loose stitches, damaged leather edges

Leather Care Project Process: 
1.  Clean and disinfect
2.  Condition leather parts
3.  Fix loose stitches and leather edges
4.  Apply water and stain protector

After:  Coach bags that are clean as new

Extra:  Completed repair of loose leather stitches, intense leather conditioning of the handle

For more information, please visit (and share) our Facebook and Instagram accounts @leathercareproject.  Thank you. 

 

Hello Kitty Run Link Love Together Manila 2017

Hi there, Hello Kitty fans! Are you ready to spread love and have fun with Hello Kitty? After visiting Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia, Hello Kitty is (finally) coming to the Philippines through the first ever Hello Kitty Run Manila 2017 happening on October 21, 2017! Let’s have fun with family and friends with the fun run’s theme, “Link Love Together!”

Our beloved Hello Kitty will inspire love and share happiness with everyone in the 5km fun run at the SM By the Bay, SM MOA Complex. To show her excitement to meet all participants, she prepared an exclusive edition Hello Kitty Run Manila 2017 race kit consisting of themed race tee and race bib, with lots of special gifts from sponsors, all in a very cute exclusive Hello Kitty Run Manila 2017 drawstring bag! Everyone who will cross the finish line will also receive a very cute special edition Hello Kitty Run finisher’s medal for their effort!

Hello Kitty herself will meet-and-greet friends and fans at a special stage program during the event! There will also be lots of activities and booths where you can get exclusive and limited edition souvenirs and merchandise.

Early bird tickets has been selling from July 1 until August 15; Standard tickets from August 16 to September 15; and Last minute tickets from September 16 to October 15. Register now at www.hellokittyrunph.com !

Hello Kitty Run Manila 2017 is organized by Tokyo Gets Ltd and Ten:22 Business Solutions in partnership with CHERIFER Syrup, along with its official venue partner, SM By the Bay, official media partners; ETC and 2^nd Avenue, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star, Business Mirror and Otaku Asia, major partners Pocari Sweat and Crystal Clear, Toy Kingdom, Skin White, Rizal Park Hotel, Golden Phoenix Hotel, Pascual Creamy Delight, Skechers, Devant, and marketing partners Salonpas, Acer, Banana Peel, Fujifilm Instax, Softex and Healthy Innovations. This event is supported by JLOP (Japan’s Ministry of Economy and Industry, Contents Division).

Let’s LINK LOVE TOGETHER at HELLO KITTY RUN MANILA 2017!

Sharing some photos and a video of happy participants from the past Hello Kitty Run events.