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Handbag Repair - Where?

Jul 09, 2008 @ 6:23pm

botkier cairo.jpgI very recently bought a Botkier handbag at the sample sale -- in less than a month, one of straps attached to the metal fastener (I'm not very sure of the exact terminology...) has ripped.

Normally, I don't mind a few wear and tears here and there, but I've taken very good care of this bag and I don't carry heavy loads in it, which is why I'm so surprised to find the strap ripped after a few weeks.

I'm afraid that it'll rip further and that the strap will completely come off. How can I fix/repair this? Are there handbag repair shops (is there such a thing?) in NYC? Can I repair with this with needle and thread?

Thanks so much!

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posted by GQDetails8604

Jul 10, 2008 2:37PM

i believe you can take it to any leather shop and they could fix it

posted by Jacqueminette

Jul 11, 2008 3:10PM

For those of you in San Francisco, Anthony's Shoe Service is a-maz-ing. Bag and shoe repair (for even the most drastic of situations) is top notch.

But cobblers in general are the place to take leather goods in need of refurbishment.

posted by gumdropsdaily

Jul 11, 2008 3:51PM

Most shoe repair shops do purse repairs as well.

posted by cassie

Jul 13, 2008 6:32PM

Superior Leather on Lexington, no question they are the best, I even have sent bags to them all the way from Boston!

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posted by guest

Jul 26, 2008 3:31AM

http://www.artbag.com/site/home.asp

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