https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:54:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-601385 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:42:17 +0000 christieanne 601385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could use a new yellow bag (or pink!) Claire so that's a good suggestion - still holding out for a great cobalt but I don't think that would look good with the brass hardware.<br /> This bag is a little fussy for my current taste but I think it's a good candidate for trial and error . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-601282 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:47:25 +0000 Anonymous 601282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since this bag is a very conservative, traditional shape, I would dye it a bright color to make it stand out (if you're comfortable with that). Since the bag has fallen out of favor with you, and could wind up in the donate bin, it's a great time to take a risk! </p> <p>I was just looking at Tarrago's colors and I noticed that they didn't have a really bright coral or emerald, but they have some other fun colors. If you stay relatively close to the hue of your bag (maybe go a little darker, but stay in the warm family), you should be able to cover it well with one kit. Dark brown might require more, IDK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-601270 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:49:27 +0000 Traci 601270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This review and step by step how to has really piqued my interest in dying leather.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thefriendlyfox.com/2012/04/dyeing-leather-diy.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefriendlyfox.com/.....r-diy.html</a></p> <p>She uses the same dye that Rae has used. I was most excited to read that you don't have to dye darker. I love the chocolate to salmon purse she did. I'll be looking at taupe booties and oxfords with a different eye from now on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-600976 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:32:47 +0000 christieanne 600976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for links - I will study up. I like the kit idea. </p> <p>I was thinking a dark shade would cover best and this is one of those things that if it works, great, and if not, I was getting ready to donate bag so not a loss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-600835 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:25:18 +0000 Kristin L 600835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this article from Lucky magazine a few months back. </p> <p><a href="http://www.luckymag.com/style/howto/2011/02/diy-dye#slide=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.luckymag.com/style/.....ye#slide=1</a></p> <p>I think chocolate would be a good color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-600751 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:56:18 +0000 rae 600751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color depends on what you need in your wardrobe, but the tan should take any color well. Here are my write-ups from the two dye colors I've tried. I've only used Tarrago self-shine kits so far (as they come with preparer fluid and don't make you strip the previous color off). I believe Julie used a different dye on boots and also had good results, but she did have to strip the leather first. </p> <p><a href="http://onedollarwonders.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-review-tarrago-leather-dye-bright.html" rel="nofollow">http://onedollarwonders.blogsp.....right.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://onedollarwonders.blogspot.com/2011/05/restore-to-save-more-how-to-dye-leather.html" rel="nofollow">http://onedollarwonders.blogsp.....ather.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dye-for-handbagsshoes#post-600734 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:16:54 +0000 christieanne 600734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know Claire and Rae have both done the DIY dye on bags. I am wondering if either of you or other YLF ladies have any tips or comments on the process (brands, colors, etc.)?<br /> I am thinking of dyeing a tan leather bag that has a good shape but seems to have discolored somewhat over the years. The picture below is the same style bag (and I noticed the ebay sellers bag has similar discoloration). </p> <p>Do you think this is a good candidate for dye? Chocolate brown or a fun color? </p>