https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:51:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537696 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:11:27 +0000 Anonymous 1537696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cerinda, my dry cleaner has a leather expert who saved a light bag that had colour transfer from jeans. And Dakotacheryl, I agree 100%. I had an embarrassing incident when colour from jeans transferred to a host's white sofa. I'd washed the jeans before wearing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537688 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:56:31 +0000 dakotacheryl 1537688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions here...I am just commiserating that manufacturers need to do something about the dye transfer issue with denim...how come it never was this bad years ago?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537686 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:52:28 +0000 Dekaf4me 1537686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And if that doesn't work....check with your local car dealership. I can't remember the trick they shared (it's been too many years) but when none of our home remedies worked on a denim stain on light leather they had info that worked like a charm!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537590 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 05:22:16 +0000 Ankita 1537590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Cerinda, I feel your pain! </p> <p>I love my handbags and every now and then I do end up with stains on them, especially white ones.</p> <p>The trick that helps me the most is definitely <i>rubbing alcohol</i>. I usually use Q-tips/earbuds dipped in rubbing alcohol to buff away the stains and i <i>ALWAYS</i> test it out first on an&nbsp;inconspicuous area. If you have a textured bag, i recommend buffing/wiping the stain going <b><i>with</i></b>(rather than against) the grain of the leather.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another thing is to use a microfiber cloth to clean/wipe your bag.<br />Hope that helps </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537316 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:18:28 +0000 Angie 1537316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. Nail polish remover works quite well too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537258 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:00:07 +0000 Diana 1537258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have gotten fabric dye stains out of leather with rubbing alcohol. Just make sure you test it on a hidden spot first to make sure it won't take off the leather finish too. Nail polish remover sometimes also works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537247 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:39:46 +0000 Joyce B 1537247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry that you have a related topic because it means trouble with your handbag but maybe we will all learn as well.<br /> I am not sure about the dye but I know that Danier in Canada sells some wipes for leather that they recommend using as soon as you get a stain on leather, maybe that can help? Plus using the leather protector after that?<br /> I recently got a cream colored leather jacket that I am very interested in protecting as well.<br /> I also have some white booties that got stains from wearing them with bootcut denim. I will try the wipes on them this Fall once the leather garments start their rotation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-dye-transfer-denim-to-leather#post-1537226 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Cerinda 1537226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joyce B's Mephistos reminded me of some wardrobe maintenance I have to do.</p> <p>Last year I damaged a wardrobe staple --a tonal taupe leather tote bag-- wearing it with new (but washed in vinegar) jeans. &nbsp;I still carry the bag, am just super careful to keep it off my shoulder and the damage facing me. &nbsp;Now that I have a way to protect the leather, I'd like to try removing the color. &nbsp;The shoe repair guy brushed me off. &nbsp;I'm looking for ideas.</p> <p>Do you know of any way to remove dye transfer from leather?</p>