r/Leather

I just thrifted these gorgeous Stetson boots at the goodwill bins but I don’t love how much they’ve faded at the bottom and are showing the stretches so much. I’d love to get them re dyed to be dark brown like the top (by the Star), but I don’t know where to take them or what places would offer that service. I tried google and it was unhelpful. Please send recommendations! I’d rather not do it myself, I feel like I’d mess it up

Recently purchased this Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon card holder second-hand at an additional discount due to the blemish (~1cm) in the corner. Anyone have any tips on how to repair this, if possible?

Overall it’s not too noticeable and if anything, makes me more keen to use it (I have another for collecting that I avoided using because I didn’t want to mess it up). If it can be repaired though, I’d be open to it.

Thanks!

(would post this in r/LeatherRepair but it seems to not be active)

Not quite done with the edit yet but thought I'd share a short video in which I make another small batch of natural leather balm.

Any opinions about this bag it was my great grandmothers from around 1940s. I’ve discovered a box of her and my great grandfathers items and documents from the ww2 period and this bag was part of the collection and was filled with photos and his letters and documents during his time at war. Just interested to see if anyone can help with identifying the material or the relevance to the war if any or if it’s worth me trying to restore it ect thanks

Any tips or tricks to keep it in good shape for the future? It’s been kept in a zip baggie for decades…

I recently purchased a failed flip leather armchair. I noticed the arm rests had some attempted repairs, but upon closer inspection the whole chair is covered in a spray coat. I started pulling at the loose paint and it came up pretty easily, and the leather underneath is in relatively good shape. I did stop once I hit damage, as I want a clear plan before proceeding.

I have extensive experience in leather care but not restoration. After some google searches my plan was to use 70% isopropyl or a deglazer like Angelus, have some glue ready for any tears (not anticipating anything significant), use a colored condition balm for the suede patches/all around, and condition liberally with brick 4 to combat dryness from stripping. id rather have a well loved piece that shows some wear and feels like leather than the nasty acrylic coating, but my biggest goal is to avoid further damaging the piece.

Advice is greatly appreciated. I’m mostly stuck on the best method for safely removing the paint - is there a preference on solvent?

Found on fb marketplace, owner purchased from Spintz furniture in Nashville.

Does it appear to be real leather? If so, how repairable is the wear on it?