Bags, cases and boxes Repair and Restore

Vercace Tote Bag Repair

The stitching on the handles had ripped out and the handles needed repairs.

Briefcase sympathetic repairs and conservation

This very old briefcase was dry and hand torn stitches along one of the edges. There was also a very bad repair job, which had to be hidden.

Briefcase repairs and recolouring

Various stitching repairs and colouring

New handle for a Cornet case

A new leather handle made for a cornet case

Briefcase handle repairs and colouring

Repaired briefcase which needed a new handle, colouring, repairs and treatments.

Briefcase corner repairs and recolouring

The stitching on the corners had come apart and the leather needed strengthening and restitching.

Zeiss binocular case repairs

The strap was missing, the plastic loops were broken and some rivets missing. I made a new strap, replaced all the little rivets and replaced the plastic loops. The case was then colour treated and waterproofed

Sporran repairs

This sporran had torn off where the belt is held at the back. The leather was reconstituted, so not very strong. I took it apart and put new leather backing and re-sewed by hand.

Genuine original dispatch box

This dispatch box is the genuine article. It's handle was broken. The key tassel and handle was made to replace the old one and the hardware and case was cleaned.

Holster Pouch Repairs

Holster pouches, zip replacements and treatments

The Bridge Briefcase Zip Replacements

Replaced zip on this Italian 'The Bridge' briefcase

Picnic Basket Leather components repairs

The leather straps in this picnic basket were so deteriorated they just tore in the hand. All leather was replaced and the chains replaced with a magic plait.

Victorian Sewing Basket Repair and Restore

This Victorian sewing basket needed the covering (paper) replaced and the insides repaired and cleaned. Goat skin was used to replace the paper covering.

Vintage Knitted Bag Handle Repair

A knitted bag with a plaited/woven handle that had broken. I repaired the handle, replicating the plait that was used.

Briefcase tuck lock replacement

This Briefcase had a broken tuck lock. To replace it, I had to unstitch the lining so that I could get to the back of the tuck lock, remove it and then put a new lock in. Once the new lock was put on, I then restitched the lining. A colour and clean treatment was also done on the bag.

Coromandel Case Sympathetic Repair and Restore

The coromandel case dated at around the mid 19th century is in a very bad state. Most of the leather is dry, going into red rot and cracking. The inside lining was in a poor state - and as a purist, I would not normally replace it, however it was torn, stained and I could not get rid of the smell. The Straps were missing so I made new ones. The client also wanted the hardware changed to brass.

Small Holdall Repair and Restore

This holdall was re-coloured, polished and had both lobster clips replaced to replace a broken one.

Music Bag Repair and Restoration

This leather music case needed new handles and a gusset. All the stitching was replaced.

Gun Case Repair and Restoration

This gun case was missing the handle, straps and one of the sides of the lid. All repairs done in my workshop.

Backpack Repairs to torn panels

The insides of this backpack were torn. The customer also wanted the pocket tabs to be secured.

Various Handbag repairs from my workshop

Various Handbag repairs.

Webley Service Rifle Gun Case Repairs

A Webley Service Rifle Gun Case rebuild for a Webley Service Air Rifle. Everything handmade, hand dyed and hand stitched.

Messenger Bag Repair and Restore

Repairs to torn leather, stitch replacements and treatment for dry leather.

Mah Jong Case sympathetic repairs

Sympathetic repairs. The covering on this case and the hinge was torn. I used a lining leather to fix the hinge and were I could fixed the cover.

Vintage Tennis Bag rennovation

The leather was very dry so I treated it with a leather feed. The buckle tabs were replaced.

Large Hold all Repair and Restore

This entire bag was disassembled.

All 49 leather components were colour treated. All hardware was replaced with brass and broken straps fixed. The dye used was mixed for me by Northants Leather Chemicals Limited.

The Bridge Italian Briefcase Repair and restore

A really tired, previously repaired briefcase.

An 80 Year Old Briefcase repair and restore

All the stitching was rotten so I completely dismantled this briefcase, cleaned up the hardware, cleaned treated the leather and then re-assembled.

Damaged Kit bag repair and restore

Leather kit bag that was run over by a car

Holdall Repair Restore and Renovate

A Holdall with broken handle and faded colouring.

The handle was repaired and colours brought back to life without losing the patina and character of the hold all.

30 year old Brief Case Repair and Restore

30 Year old briefcase repair and restore. The handle was replaced with one I made. All edging removed and replaced. Colouring and treatment to complete the work.