https://community.qvc.com/t5/Fashion/Repairing-a-Louis-Vuitton/m-p/112813#M8196 <P>I have a large Noe bag that I've had for probably 20 years. I carried that bag for 3-4 years straight when first got it. Look at me, I got a Louie. Now, can care less about handbags. I prefer simple, inexpensive and functional.</P> <P>But, about twice a year I do pull it out and carry it for a day or two. It's still in good shape and has that golden patina color. The only thing is the drawstring is worn out. I know I can go to a LV store and get it replaced but I hear it's about 50.00 or more.</P> <P>Somebody told me to go to a sporting goods store and buy a leather lace that is used for baseball mitts. $10 or less. They come in different shades and look the same as the drawstring. I can patina it with olive oil and leaving it outside in the sun for about a week.</P> <P>Anyone, know anything about that. This is the bag, but mines is darker and broken in.</P> <P><IMG src="http://cdn1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/159/441/915/louis-vuitton-monogram-noe-messenger-bag-m42224-74004.jpg" alt="/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;" /></P> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:50:01 GMT mallrat 2011-09-09T03:50:01Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Fashion/Repairing-a-Louis-Vuitton/m-p/112813#M8196 <P>I have a large Noe bag that I've had for probably 20 years. I carried that bag for 3-4 years straight when first got it. Look at me, I got a Louie. Now, can care less about handbags. I prefer simple, inexpensive and functional.</P> <P>But, about twice a year I do pull it out and carry it for a day or two. It's still in good shape and has that golden patina color. The only thing is the drawstring is worn out. I know I can go to a LV store and get it replaced but I hear it's about 50.00 or more.</P> <P>Somebody told me to go to a sporting goods store and buy a leather lace that is used for baseball mitts. $10 or less. They come in different shades and look the same as the drawstring. I can patina it with olive oil and leaving it outside in the sun for about a week.</P> <P>Anyone, know anything about that. This is the bag, but mines is darker and broken in.</P> <P><IMG src="http://cdn1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/159/441/915/louis-vuitton-monogram-noe-messenger-bag-m42224-74004.jpg" alt="/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;" /></P> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:50:01 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Fashion/Repairing-a-Louis-Vuitton/m-p/112813#M8196 mallrat 2011-09-09T03:50:01Z