{"id":63215,"date":"2026-11-12T00:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.union-works.co.jp\/?p=63215"},"modified":"2026-11-09T21:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:41:24","slug":"balenciaga-tote-bag-fixed-handles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.union-works.co.jp\/en\/blog\/bag-others-repair\/balenciaga\/63215\/","title":{"rendered":"[BALENCIAGA] Tote Bag with Fixed Handles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, we\u2019d like to show you how we repair bags.<\/p>\n

But first, I have an announcement.<\/p>\n

The deadline for our current 10 per cent off repair charges promotion is fast approaching.<\/p>\n

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The offer is valid until 23 November (Monday, a public holiday).<\/p>\n

Please do make the most of this opportunity.<\/p>\n

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Right then, let\u2019s get back to the topic at hand: an introduction to bag repairs.<\/p>\n

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Today, we\u2019ll be repairing a Balenciaga handbag.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

The stitching securing the handle to the main body has come undone, and it is starting to come loose.<\/p>\n

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All four locations are in the same condition.<\/p>\n

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In this instance, we will redo the stitching and secure it again.<\/p>\n

In the original design, the handle is sewn to the main body with a single stitch.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, it is sewn only to the lining so that no stitching is visible on the outside.<\/p>\n

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Since we\u2019re carrying out the repairs anyway, we\u2019d like to enhance the strength whilst keeping any changes to the appearance to a minimum.<\/p>\n

First, unpick the top-line stitching, separate the outer leather from the lining, and remove the handle.<\/p>\n

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This is the part to which the handle was originally sewn.<\/p>\n

As the leather has stretched and become misshapen, we will remove it, pull it back into its original position and re-sew it.<\/p>\n

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Once you have finished dealing with the thread, return the handle to its original position and secure it again.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

So, I\u2019ve put a bit of thought into how to sew it in place.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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We will carry out this process at all four locations.<\/p>\n

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Finally, re-sew the top edge and neaten the edges, and it\u2019s finished.<\/p>\n

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Here is the finished result.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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The edges have been finished beautifully, and you can hardly see any trace of the repair.<\/p>\n

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I think it\u2019s turned out rather well, don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n

At Union Works, we offer repair services not only for shoes but also for bags and leather accessories.<\/p>\n

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n

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Thank you for reading to the end.<\/p>\n

Yokohama Branch, Yamada<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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