BEFORE & AFTER HANDBAG REHAB Vintage Coach Willis 9927 Restoration

Full grain leather cross-body purse found at the bottom of a pile at the local thrift store. From living a sad life to its best live with a little TLC and elbow grease. 💪👜

[@esperanzaochoa9726]

My jaw dropped when you submerged the ENTIRE COACH PURSE under water using Dawn dish detergent! That takes guts!!! That's one way to get a purse clean! I find your simple no nonsense approach mesmerizing and refreshing.

[@crystalswinsc]

I love seeing you doing the exact things I've done for years to salvage purses, shoes, etc! Clean, hydrate, dry, polish, and brush! Saving fashion from landfills! Fantastic job! Looking forward to more videos!

[@nataliebutler]

Shoe polish is not made for handbags. You can use leather dye instead. It won't damage the bag..

[@leesareize1864]

I have this bag in black, green, tan and red. it is the perfect bag every time I find it in a different color at the Goodwill I buy it regardless of the condition. Now I know how to make them even more beautiful. Thank you.

[@thesoftdiveofoblivion]

I was helping my grandma clean her closet earlier and found a coach bag from the 70s on the floor under a pile of shoes. I’ve never restored one so I’m glad I found your video.

[@tsrottweilers]

Great job! I love me some Willis, and have the exact bag which I adore! Same rub areas, but I clean and condition only. You went above and beyond to restore that bag and it'll last a long time yet! A testament to a gorgeous product made by a superior company. Keep up the good work!

[@ZBrink11]

Several questions as I have a couple old black Coach bags to restore: 1) Why do you use the Saphir Cordovan on black bags but their 1925 Creme on the brown bags? 2) Does the color you brush onto the edges "rub off"? 3) Is the color permanent or is this something you have to do often? 4) Do you also rub the conditioner on the edges you brushed the polish on? Why or why not? Thanks in advance!

[@magpiesmith971]

I have this bag. It’s 21 years old and could use some TLC ❤️. It’s a great bag. Thank you for showing us how to restore rather than replace all the time.

[@nataliebutler]

She's not restoring it properly. Show polish should not be used on a bag. Use leather dye instead.

[@llCharliell]

A very clear, detailed and helpful video on how to restore those Coach leather bags! Almost feel like an ASMR video without the taking haha. I would love to see how you restore lighter color leather bags if possible. Great work and editing for a first video! Nice hands by the way. 😊 Thank you very much!

[@irenejuppe1980]

I’m always amazed or more like- oh my, what are you doing???!!! When she puts in the vintage Coach in a soapy water filled sink. It did come out really clean afterwards. Thank you for sharing your video. 😊

[@saraporter7444]

Wow! Excellent work!!!

[@RuRuJewels]

For a second I thought she was really going to microwave the bag 😳

[@lindasullivan2560]

Me too!😂

[@bonitaharrison1037]

Bag looks wonderful. Looks brand new.

[@CherieMonique5]

Omg a Willis at goodwill for $6?!? Uuuuuugh I’m jealous! I love thrifting!

[@SiriusReality]

Someone forgot to pick it out to send to Goodwill's Auction Store! Employees are required to send anything of high or luxury value here. CEO needs a pay cut as Goodwill's prices are in competition with Walmart! Ridiculous Prices Every Day

[@nickydancy4087]

Dawn is AWESOME isn' it?. I do the same things to my bags but using the front loading washing machine. I use dawn in place of shampoo clarifier. Hair is squeaky clean. Anyway the bag looks alive again.....just awesome 😊...

[@mimig6932]

You did such a beautiful job. I just bought a vintage bag exactly the same as this one. Haven’t received it yet. Looks good in the pictures. But I would be so afraid to put it in water the way you did. I’ll see the shape when I get it. Thanks for this video.

[@Truth1561]

I did exactly this with a similar age/ shape bag, the court bag. This glovetanned leather is completely robust honestly , just dry it without direct heat and nourish afterwards. I prefer Bickman 4.

[@jogafurkelly343]

I wash my full grain Coach bags this way. I also throw smaller ones right into the washing machine!

[@valentinaparis56]

Beautiful work

[@neldanunez-corte6810]

Mine is from the 90 and it was mu first couch purchase, I had since had sent to couch and they did an amazing job it looks beautiful still, same color.

[@motownmommy]

I called coach and they said weren't restoring bags. How long ago did you send your bag?

[@maiamaiapapaya]

Really well made video. Deserves more views & likes!

[@bonnieshapiro3511]

What kind of brush do you recommend buying and where would I buy one. Amazon has brushes but some people say hair falls out. Is there a brand you could recommend looking for. Thanks

[@tyronepetrie]

Amazing work❤ How submerging in water not hurt the leather?

[@4lb280]

I almost died when you dunked it in water. I didn't know that you could do that!

[@susanarmstrong4000]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@jogafurkelly343]

Curious, why not remove the brass & polish it?

[@nancybridegam6903]

Really wonderful results! I love Saffir leather product. What is the bracelet on the hand strap used for?

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Coach uses a bead chain to attach their label. I usually take it off and put it in the small interior pocket.

[@Truth1561]

I think maybe it was to keep the strap forwards? I wondered that as well.

[@Diva9000x]

That "bracelet" is a purse hanger. You can hang your bag from the hand strap of the edge of a tabletop, bar, back of a wooden or metal chair, etc. It keeps your bag off the floor since it doesn't have feet on the bottom.

[@bonitaharrison1037]

What do you do with the restored bags. Do you sell on ebay?

[@Dmcc12345]

What do you recommend for a tan color bag with stains? Thnx for the video.

[@Truth1561]

If they are well set in it’s virtually impossible to remove them. They should be tackled fresh. They may lighten with a clean however. If they are oily, applying. Corn starch, leaving for 24 hrs, brush off and repeat as necessary can help. You can also a tan coloured shoe cream to even the colour out. I use Collanil Mandel on my tan bags. Always try to get slightly lighter than your bag.

[@robertagannon442]

You are truly an artist.

[@celinahayes2170]

I need to know what Goodwill lets those bags sell for 5.99. Amazing!

[@sandreawhite7534]

Beautiful.

[@nonamanis2498]

Thank you for posting the video. :-)

[@sylvia855]

Now I regret throwing out my extremely well used Coach bags and briefcase!

[@sylviafielder7779]

Me too

[@christinaredmon8994]

I love this video! Can you tell me what type of brush you used at the end? And the black shoe repair, it doesn’t leave any obvious signs of recoloring? I can’t wait to try!

[@nataliebutler]

Don't use shoe polish on a bag. It will ruin it. Use leather dye if needed.

[@mimig6932]

Great job. I got one from eBay last week in black and a dark brown on today. I don’t need to do anything to them, but I know what to do if I need to. Thanks.

[@shellym.6631]

Beautiful work!

[@luvlyleo2836]

Beautiful job 💯❤️

[@TrulyMelly]

I just thrifted the same bag but it brown. I wiped with saddle soap and will wipe it gently with a cotton towel and water to rinse the soap. Is it way better for the leather to immerse the whole bag and wash with the soap you used?

[@LyssaMakesNew]

Depends! I usually submerge mine because they smell. If yours doesn’t smell/isn’t grimy on the inside, it’s up to you whether to give it a full wash 😊

[@ajmoodey]

excellent job

[@sarahsmith9652]

Why did you add that ring to the top of the bag? What does that do?

[@loriadams7724]

The thing that looks like a bracelet, is actually a purse hanger. You can use it to hang your purse on the table, rather than setting your bag on the dirty floor.

[@bkjunkie1553]

Where do you order the cotton storage bags from & what size? TY! 🙂 ♥️

[@lizamimi]

Try Amazon. If not use pillowcases

[@mslizzardroscoe9051]

What to do if conditioning alone doesn’t turn those edges and piping back to its original color?

[@archeewaters]

great job!

[@karenratledge1185]

Lately I've been adding a generous sprinkle of baking soda to the dish detergent when I clean the sink. Read the suggestion on line. Can't hurt.

[@janineraby9436]

Beautiful bag

[@marinatizon7235]

Can I do same steps with my Prada bag? I mean wash it ?

[@sarawelder1]

do you ever use leather dye or only the polish?

[@neldanunez-corte6810]

Amazing

[@babycakes8434]

It was in a pretty good shape, but it looks new now.

[@beckykauffman893]

Wow!

[@babycakes8434]

I have learned recently that Willis shouldn't be donked or the dowel will rot???

[@JackieHagge]

I just “spoke” with a store that restores all leather objects (they sell the products not the service) She was saying leather polish will transfer to other objects i.e., your clothing, while the bag is being worn. Have you found this to be true? I wouldn’t think you’d continue to use leather polish if that’s the case.

[@paillette2010]

Oil will, alcohol won’t

[@jogafurkelly343]

I use leather dye, it doesn’t rub off. Fieblings or Angelus brand.

[@jeangray6863]

Pl talk about the treatment products

[@barbaramelville6320]

Oh now 5.99 is 🤩

[@T.R.A.V.Y.N]

I have a tan willis that needs this attention lol

[@aiai-j7i]

I am looking into Saphir products now and I am feeling overwhelmed! Should I buy the renovator or just the natural cream polish?

[@LyssaMakesNew]

The polish will make the leather supple and shiny when you buff it. The renovateur won’t have as much shine, but will still moisturize like a beast 😊

[@donnadequire-rios3531]

Thanks

[@nancygraveen6554]

I want that purse… I love it. But I am too late.

[@MartaKolomyiets]

Great job ❤️ How much can this vintage bag cost now?

[@elizabethdelacruz6876]

Is it available for sale?

[@nicolepritchard3935]

I have this bag, it was my MIL's. It's very heavy.

[@vivigallu1067]

En castellano cuales son los materiales?.

[@LovebyJesus]

How much was a bag like this in that era?

[@lizamimi]

Probably $100 +

[@bartomeob2957]

Well, according to a 1998 Coach Holiday Preview Catalog, the Coach Willis Bag Style # 9927 retailed for $268 dollars.

[@aandjay]

I have a few scratches on mine not noticeable but anyone know how to fix

[@lizamimi]

Condition the leather to smooth out scratches.

[@aandjay]

@@lizamimi thank you xx

[@e.c.3601]

What does the cedar do?

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

It takes out any smell , cedar is very aromatic

[@monstermcboo7282]

Stuffing the bag with crumpled newsprint and a charcoal closet bag can take out smells, too. I’ve used that trick on bags, books, old humidors and silverware cases, household cabinetry, and antique furniture.

[@aprilfoote8700]

My year is this purse from

[@nataliebutler]

Please stop ruining vintage bags with shoe polish. Over time it will cause the leather to corrode. Use leather dye instead.

[@hajerq9196]

😍😍😍😭😭😭😭😭ممكن تعطيني الشنطه

[@huiliu1251]

What are you put in microwave for 20min?

[@llCharliell]

She used it as a timer. Nothing inside 😊

[@aliciadanowski245]

I don't know why you wear gloves when you use the cream on the bag, the cream is a very good moisturizer for your hands. Give it a try.

[@suzannesardinha6337]

Gorgeous.