How to Spot Hand-stitched and Machine Stitched Bags? (see Design 101: Stitching).

Leather Replacements

12 yr old LV checks into the clinic

Cause: Poor Design. It denotes symptoms of physical weakness and loss of strength. Commonly occurs next to buckles/D-rings where leather is sewn (perferated) widthways.
Cure: Smart Design and Shopper (see Design 101: attachments for samples).

Just Bags/Handbags/Purses and Belts

HIGH-END DESIGNER BAG REPAIRS! MeHi, a highly skilled leather craftsman can personalize, refurbish or repair your high-end leather bags, desiner leather handbags, purses, belts and other leather accessories. Even if you’ve got a vintage Hermès bag that needs fixing or some expert TLC, MeHi can help give it a new life.

Stop in and say hello, and let MeHi help you find exactly what it is you’re looking for. He works on a much larger variety of bags, from over a much longer timespan than most coblers or leather jacket repair shops do. Because of this MeHi's is a great resource for diagnosing solutions, authenticating designer handbags and finding ways to fix old, obsolete or vintage bags.

In addition to refreshing and awakening your favorite Hermès, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vitton, Chanel, Fendi, Chloé, Givenchy, Jean-Paul Gaultier bags. MeHi Felbert can also custom-make handbags, purses, messenger bags, belts and other leather accessory under the Felbert designer label to serve your needs.

Price to Repair Leather Bags

Most repairs can be completed in 3-5 weeks.

• Zipper Replacement ^from $85
• Handle Replacement (LV, Prada, Gucci) ^from $175
• Handle Replacement (Hermès Birkin/Kelly) ^from $625
• Leather Clochette (LV, Prada, Gucci) ^from $75
• Leather Clochette (Hermès) ^from $150
• Tab Replacement (attaches D-rings to body) ^from $75
• Shoulder Straps (widening, lengthening) ^from $60
• Belt / Strap Alteration (holes, extensions) ^from $25
• Re-Lining (silk, cotton, linen, leather) ^from $130
• Hermès Style Corners / Edges $45^{per inch}
• Saddle Stitching $25^{per inch}
• Popped or Torn Stitching $15^{per inch}
• Rivets ^from $10
• Cleaning, Stain Removal (ink, water) ^from $120
• Water and Stain Proofing ^from $70
• pH Restoration add $40 to cleaning
• Polishing / Buffing (by Hand!!) ^from $90
• Full Spa / Refurbishment (please allow 8-10 weeks) ^from $150

Sending Your Bag by Mail for Repair

Please enclose a detailed repair request, your contact information. I recommend that you package the item securely and ship it via insured, traceable mail. Please allow 2-4 weeks for a repair assessment. Detailed repair information and repair charge estimate will be sent to you once the assessment has been completed.

Contact

• MeHi Felbert …Artist, Artisan, Craftsman & Designer.
• (416) 700-7178 (EST)
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• SaddleShoppe {at} gmail {dot} com

Business Address

• Leather Rescue Clinic | Studio 2 : Weston Village Location
• 73 Clouston Avenue
• Toronto, ON M9N 1A8, Canada

• Map — Toronto Location …(Behind olde house with red mailbox)

Business Hours: by Appointment

• Wednesday — Friday : 9:00 to 9:00
• Saturday : 9:00 to 12:00
• Sunday — Tuesday : Closed
• Holidays : Closed
• After hours pick-up / drop off: …by Appointment only.

About Counterfeit or Fake Designer Bags

There are at least five levels of quality provided by companies in Asia and other parts of the world. It's unfortunate that such energy and resources is waisted by people who can easily help real creative designers and artisans, especially a young designer — what a world that would be.

Leather Rescue Clinic will not repair, clean or refurbish any Counterfeit or Fake bag, belt or any other leather accessory that MeHi Felbert authenticates as a copy.

MeHi Felbert will not copy designer bags!! (regardless of sizable bribes). MeHi will only repair/fix, clean, reburbish, restore, make alterations and replace broken, ripped, torn, lost or stolen parts of original designer bags no longer under warranty.
Please check with your retailer to see if your bag is still under warranty, if it is? please take it back to them.

Just Bags and Belts — Please Don't Send Leather Garments

For Leather Garment Repairs:

• Perfect Leather Goods. 555 King St, Toronto. (416) 205-9775
• www.ziplocal.ca. Leather goods repair finder. …(please note — I can't guarantee the quality of their work, only they can).