Author Topic: Saddlebag repair to cotton duck (Read 3326 times)

jamesld8 · « **on:** 23 December, 2014, 10:36:09 am »

Apart from Carradice anyone know of who would do a repair to a Barley saddlebag pocket---following attentions from a mouse or squirrel (in outbuilding) top rim of a pocket is chewed away in its search for a chocolate bar

Any idea on cost of such repair? Just concerned that with P&P both ways could end up near cost of a new bag....

ACyclingRooster · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 December, 2014, 11:03:50 am »

Quote from: jamesbradnor on 23 December, 2014, 10:36:09 am

Apart from Carradice anyone know of who would do a repair to a Barley saddlebag pocket---following attentions from a mouse or squirrel (in outbuilding) top rim of a pocket is chewed away in its search for a chocolate bar

Any idea on cost of such repair? Just concerned that with P&P both ways could end up near cost of a new bag....

Hi James. Which part of the country do you live in?
What cost is a replacement/new bag?
What about an image that clearly shows the extent of the damage.
What colour is the cotton duck?

tatanab · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 December, 2014, 11:07:08 am »

DIY, an ideal use for an old club badge used as a patch.

mcshroom · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 December, 2014, 11:08:54 am »

Or an audax distance badge

vorsprung · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 December, 2014, 11:13:33 am »

carradice do a repair / reproofing kit which can fix small holes. See blog https://audaxing.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/carradice-care/ for pictures

jamesld8 · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 December, 2014, 01:10:05 pm »

Thanks all--an ~~AAA~~ 600km BR badge should repair the damage (chewed off rim under flap)

zacklaws · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 December, 2014, 12:55:35 pm »

I think a Cobbler or saddler should be able to sew that, may even sew a strip of doubled over leather along the edge. I have a cobbler in my town who does bag reapairs etc

jamesld8 · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 January, 2015, 04:52:11 pm »

Have now `fixed`---generous quantity of contact adhesive and a 600km badge

Although not a beautiful job it is now functional in keeping with aged bag, and cost virtually pennies to do

600km patch by jamesld8, on Flickr

Bledlow · « **Reply #8 on:** 05 January, 2015, 08:45:36 pm »

I think that looks entirely appropriate.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #9 on:** 06 January, 2015, 02:01:52 pm »

When I wore a hole in my bag (during the period when carradice weren't doing repairs) they sent me some patches and instructed me to glue them on with contact adhesive.

That was about 5 years ago and patch is still going strong.

I've resewn on several of the leather straps. It's hard work by hand and you need strong thread.

jamesld8 · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 January, 2015, 07:30:19 am »

Quote from: mrcharly on 06 January, 2015, 02:01:52 pm

When I wore a hole in my bag (during the period when carradice weren't doing repairs) they sent me some patches and instructed me to glue them on with contact adhesive.

That was about 5 years ago and patch is still going strong.

I`ve also used contact adhesive to stick a couple AAA round cloth badges on bag flap 6 months ago and they are showing no signs of coming off

---so looking fwd to them remaining in perpetuity on the bag

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #11 on:** 25 November, 2023, 11:01:33 am »

I know Carradice repair their saddlebags and HK has a clapped-out Carradice cotton duck jobbie that needs new straps and at least one patch.

She also has an old cotton duck Karrimor saddlebag that needs some repair, mostly seams coming apart. Any chance that Carradice or somebody else will tackle this job (in a sympathetic fashion, for suitable remuneration)?

yorkie · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 November, 2023, 06:16:17 pm »

Probably the best way to find out is to ask. I've contacted them a couple of times for the re-stitching of the man-made fibre round the top of reasonably old panniers to the cotton duck** and they have been very approachable and happy to help. Very quick turn-round as well, there and back in the space of a week.

The best contact address is probably sales@carradice.co.uk.

** Panniers bought in 1999 and used on (roughly) a weekly basis ever since, as all my commissaire kit fits in them perfectly.

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 November, 2023, 01:56:17 pm »

Quote from: yorkie on 27 November, 2023, 06:16:17 pm

Probably the best way to find out is to ask.

And as expected, Carradice are happy to repair their own products but not anything else.

Any suggestions for somebody able to restore an ancient saddlebag from a departed friend?

yorkie · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 November, 2023, 02:07:46 pm »

That's a sod!

Just thinking, I have had success in the past getting a (thick, synthetic) cloth tuba gig bag repaired by a local saddler/leather worker. Someone of that ilk, who would have the tools for work on heavy cloth and leather, would have the equipment and skills required to do the job.

andrewc · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 November, 2023, 02:08:21 pm »

Try a shoe repair place? Or someone who repairs sails or tarpaulins?

https://www.scottishmountaingear.com

This lot have an excellent rep for fixing rucksacks & other camping kit. They may be able to help.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 November, 2023, 02:11:11 pm »

When the leather tab at the back of my Barley started to come unstitched, I took it to a shoe repairer. But it sounds as if you want a lot more stitching than that.

IanDG · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 November, 2023, 05:51:45 pm »

Local cobbler repaired my bag. That was just restitching one of the closure straps though. Cost me £3.00

Robh · « **Reply #18 on:** 29 November, 2023, 10:17:46 pm »

Quote from: IanDG on 29 November, 2023, 05:51:45 pm

Local cobbler repaired my bag. That was just restitching one of the closure straps though. Cost me £3.00

Same here, though it was about 25 years ago in my case, and I can't remember what it cost. I imagine you'd have a problem finding a cobbler with the right equipment to do it nowadays.

iddu · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 November, 2023, 10:32:34 pm »

Quote from: LittleWheelsandBig on 29 November, 2023, 01:56:17 pm

Quote from: yorkie on 27 November, 2023, 06:16:17 pm
Probably the best way to find out is to ask.

And as expected, Carradice are happy to repair their own products but not anything else.

Any suggestions for somebody able to restore an ancient saddlebag from a departed friend?

Canvas tent repairers?

https://www.specialisedcanvas.co.uk/bell-tent-repair
https://www.tentandcanvas.com/
etc etc

hubner · « **Reply #20 on:** 29 November, 2023, 10:38:56 pm »

Err...how about using a needle with some thread? A thimble or pliers would help with pushing or pulling the needle. And an awl for making holes in the leather.

mr ben · « **Reply #21 on:** 30 November, 2023, 12:30:06 pm »

Alpkit? They say they repair from any manufacturer, and they do some waxed cotton luggage so should have the right stuff.

L CC · « **Reply #22 on:** 30 November, 2023, 01:37:13 pm »

I'd've thought HK had the needlework skills to DIY.

Get a needle puller, waxed threads and some needles. It's slow work, mind.

bhoot · « **Reply #23 on:** 30 November, 2023, 01:43:08 pm »

A sailmakers palm is useful too. I had one back in the day when mending sails and ancillary boat bits, but no idea where it is now.

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #24 on:** 30 November, 2023, 01:53:28 pm »

I think she could repair her saddlebag but she is the one looking to pay somebody to do it. I suspect a previous Carradice repair has put her off doing more extensive work on cotton duck nowadays. Nerve damage is affecting her dexterity to a fair extent.

There is an Alpkit store near my work, so we will investigate that option for the Karrimor bag and look towards canvas tent repairers afterwards, if no joy. Carradice will be dealing with their own bag.