Today, we’d like to show you how we repair bags.

But first, I have an announcement.

The deadline for our current 10 per cent off repair charges promotion is fast approaching.

The offer is valid until 23 November (Monday, a public holiday).

Please do make the most of this opportunity.

Right then, let’s get back to the topic at hand: an introduction to bag repairs.

Today, we’ll be repairing a Balenciaga handbag.

It has been used very little and is in excellent condition, but upon closer inspection of the handle, I noticed a problem at the base.

The stitching securing the handle to the main body has come undone, and it is starting to come loose.

All four locations are in the same condition.

In this instance, we will redo the stitching and secure it again.

In the original design, the handle is sewn to the main body with a single stitch.

Furthermore, it is sewn only to the lining so that no stitching is visible on the outside.

Since we’re carrying out the repairs anyway, we’d like to enhance the strength whilst keeping any changes to the appearance to a minimum.

First, unpick the top-line stitching, separate the outer leather from the lining, and remove the handle.

This is the part to which the handle was originally sewn.

As the leather has stretched and become misshapen, we will remove it, pull it back into its original position and re-sew it.

Once you have finished dealing with the thread, return the handle to its original position and secure it again.

If you simply re-sew it using the same method as the original, there is a risk that the lining may stretch again or the stitching may come apart.

So, I’ve put a bit of thought into how to sew it in place.

We have changed the design so that the stitching, which was originally part of the design but did not extend onto the handle, is now sewn onto the handle itself.

This has allowed us to extend the area covered by the stitching, thereby increasing the strength of the fastening whilst causing virtually no change to the appearance.

We will carry out this process at all four locations.

Finally, re-sew the top edge and neaten the edges, and it’s finished.

Here is the finished result.

As with the original, the stitching that secures the handle is not visible on the outside, but it is secured even more firmly on the inside.

The edges have been finished beautifully, and you can hardly see any trace of the repair.

I think it’s turned out rather well, don’t you?

At Union Works, we offer repair services not only for shoes but also for bags and leather accessories.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for reading to the end.

Yokohama Branch, Yamada