DIY Accessory Repairs

How to fix bent-out-of-shape bags, dull jewelry, scratched leather, and more

Problem: Stretched-Out Plastic Sunglasses
Solution: Skip the emergency trip to the Sunglass Hut: Immerse the sunglasses in hot water, or blast them with a hair dryer until the plastic starts to become flexible, then slowly and gently bend the frame back into shape.


Problem: Dull Jewelry
Solution: The gentlest way to clean and brighten all kinds of jewelry is to scrub with a soft toothbrush dipped in warm water that's been spiked with a few drops of dishwashing liquid. For plain silver jewelry without gemstones or intricate patterns, a quick-shine strategy is to soak the items in a mixture of ½ cup warm water, three to four drops of dishwashing liquid, and one drop of household ammonia.


Problem: Scratched Leather Shoes or Bag
Solution: No single method works on all items, so experts say you must first test-treat a hidden spot. Chris Moore, owner of Artbag, a leather-restoring shop in New York City, suggests dabbing the area with a little distilled white vinegar to swell the scratch (think handbag collagen). Let it dry, then buff the item with a colorless shoe polish. Bold souls might venture to carefully fill in a scratch with a felt-tip pen in the same color.


Problem: Bent-out-of-Shape Leather Bag
Solution, unlined bag: Melanie Charlton, founder of Clos-ette, a New York City wardrobe consulting service, recommends wiping down the inside with a solution of five parts distilled white vinegar to one part water; this will make the bag more flexible. Then stuff the interior with tissue paper.

Solution, lined bag: Let it stand, stuffed with tissue paper, for a few days. Or just carry it: Daily use will often help a bag regain its natural shape.


Problem: Crushed Hat
Solution: Most crushed hats will be restored after a few days spent gently stuffed with tissue paper. Use gift-wrapping tissue for the hats you wear regularly; for those you're planning to store away, use the acid-free kind. You can also buy plastic hat molds, in styles from fez to fedora, at hatshapers.com.


Via Real Simple

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Burberry Bespoke-DIY Your Own Iconic Trench Coat

Everyone likes to put a twist on a products to individualized it and you can do it with your new trench coat too. It's a matter of mink linings, fur collars, leather wraps belts and other personalized touches.



On the Burberry site, users select the style, length, fabric and color,then point and click their way through a series of options, each of which instantly transforms the garment depicted in an on-screen simulator. Burberry Bespoke allows 12 million different combinations. Users can also connect to Burberry's consultants at a click of a button when all those choices become too overwhelming. Costly mistakes could be avoided too.

Style and Length
Kensington, Wiltshire, Abingson, Longbourne, Wellclose Zip, Kensington Leather and Wiltshire Shearling for different fit and silhouette

Fabric and Colors
Choose from Cotton Gabardine, Washed Cotton Gabardine, Cotton Sateen and Bonded Cotton for different finishes

Sleeve, Epaulettes and Cuff Sets
Trench coat sleeve will be dependent on your choice of style and fabric. Epaulettes are originally created for military officers to illustrates ranks and they have now become iconic in trench coat details. Explore a selections of epaulettes and cuff sets pairings here

Lining and Warmers
Choose from a range of traditional and contemporary linings meanwhile the warmers are detachable inner lining for additional warmth

Collar, Throat Latch and Overcollar
The hidden and distinguishable Burberry feature is revealed when the collar is turned up from the classic Burberry check to the distinctive black Nappa leather. Detachable overcollar is available with options of plush black mink to supple Nappa leather

Buttons and Hardware
Buckles and buttons has always been the integral and iconic features. Classic branded horn


Belt
This is an original feature of the trench coat with the D-ring originally used by soldiers to attach military accoutrements. A fabric belt is supplied in bespoke of your addition of belt selection from studded Burberry trench coat fabric to smooth bridle leather

Monogram
Initials are embroidered onto the inside of the trench coat between the second and the third button

Naturally it comes with an inflated price with complimentary sense of accomplishment of course.


Burberry's factories in England and Italy will then assemble the designs and dispatch them within four to eight weeks depending on your location.

Given the perils of do-it-yourself design, the site automatically removes certain unfashionable options or combinations. Perhaps Burberry needs to protect its customers from themselves-and to protect its brand from those customers.

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