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Leather repair

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  • Bargain_Rzl
    Bargain_Rzl Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Nice idea skintchick but I'd be worried about the strength of the repair - given that it was my abuse of the bag (putting heavy papers in it) which bust the stitching in the first place :o
    :)Operation Get in Shape :)
    MURPHY'S NO MORE PIES CLUB MEMBER #124
  • Bargain_Rzl
    Bargain_Rzl Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Whoo-hoo!!

    Just got back from my lunch break having found a nice man in the "Cobbler's Nest" on Borough High Street, London SE1 who thinks he can do it. I explained the construction of the bag and what needs doing, so I'll be taking it in tomorrow and hoping he can hand stitch it.

    Now I just need to know how much it's going to cost :o (I'd like him to do the repair and check/fix the other three strap fastenings while he's at it)

    Thanks for all help and I'll be bumping this thread if my lifeline breaks!
    :)Operation Get in Shape :)
    MURPHY'S NO MORE PIES CLUB MEMBER #124
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