Bags, cases and boxes Repair & Restore

Briefcase sympathetic repairs and conservation

This very old briefcase was dry and had torn stitches along one of the edges. There was also a very bad repair job, which had to be hidden. I removed the old stitching, treated the leather and re-stitched. This is a good example of a sympathetic repair.

The Bridge Briefcase-Sympathetic repairs and recolouring

Various stitching repairs were required, some shaping and recolouring was done to bring this case back to life.

New handle for an old Cornet case

This beautiful cornet case needed a new leather handle. I made a handle with multiple layers of leather, which was hand stitched.

Sympathetic briefcase repairs and colouring

A good example of a sympathetic repair to a briefcase which needed a new handle, colouring, repairs and treatments. All work done by hand.

The Bridge briefcase corner repairs and recolouring

Another example of a sympathetic repair and restore. The stitching on the corners had come apart and the leather needed strengthening and restitching. All work done by hand.

Zeiss Binocular Case Repair and Restore

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

Leather Sporran Repair and Restore

This sporran had torn off where the belt is held at the back. The back was made from bonded leather, so not very strong. I took the sporran apart and replaced the back with new leather backing and re-stitched. All work done by hand.

Genuine original dispatch box repairs

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 and Zip Replacement

Holster pouches, zip replacements and treatments

The Bridge briefcase Zip Replacements

Replaced torn zip on this Italian 'The Bridge' briefcase. I get a lot of The Bridge in my workshop because they last a long time. Usually it's the zips that go first.

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 with natural veg tanned leather and hand dyed. The original retaining chains were replaced with a leather '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.