There are several ways to renew an old bag. If you do not want to change anything in the design of the bag, then you can simply tidy it up, returning it to its aesthetic appearance and hiding minor defects. If the thing is worn out in order, and you do not want to part with it, you can radically change its design, eliminating the existing flaws.
How to tidy up an old bag
To return the bag to its former beauty, you should carefully remove dust from its surface by passing it with a damp sponge. Then it is necessary to prepare a cleansing composition from water, liquid soap and ammonia, taking them in equal proportions. With this composition, you need to treat the surface of the product, and then remove the excess with a dry cloth. If there are greasy spots and greasy spots on the bag, then you can get rid of them by applying chalk crushed into powder on the problem areas.
For processing bags made of genuine leather, glycerin is suitable, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Glycerin should be applied to the surface of the product and spread with light circular movements using a cotton pad. Such a simple procedure will allow the leather product to return to its original shine.
If there are scuffs on the bag, then a remedy popularly called "liquid skin" will help to hide them. You can buy such a composition in specialized stores. Before applying "liquid skin" it is worth making sure that it does not ruin the bag. To do this, you should distribute a small amount of the product on inconspicuous areas of the product.
How to decorate an old bag
To transform an old bag, returning it to its former gloss, you should carefully remove all the accessories and replace it with a new one, which can be purchased at handicraft stores. At the same time, you can opt for bright and massive accessories, which will radically change the appearance of the product, making it more expressive.
To update the handles of the product, it is enough to carefully wrap them with a thin silk scarf, choosing the shade of the fabric to match the bag. On the edges of the scarf, you can tie beautiful bows. Instead of a scarf, it is permissible to use a satin or silk ribbon. If the bag has decorative rings or special holes for the cord, then you can pass a scarf or ribbon through them, securing it at the ends with neat knots.
Another option for a spectacular decor of an old bag can be a fringe made of leather, glued to the top and bottom of the product. Such a fringe will allow you to hide minor defects from prying eyes and give the product a stylish and slightly daring look.
Large rhinestones matched to the tone of the product and fixed with transparent quick-drying glue will help to hide small scuffs on the bag.
With the help of such fairly simple techniques, you can make an exclusive thing out of an old bag, you just need to show a little imagination and be patient.
