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dytd15
Jan-17-2003, 07:16 PM
Does anyone know who to fix a leather wallet that has been washed? I mean its still useable its just a little crumpled and stuff.
Joshua
Jan-17-2003, 07:24 PM
Unless the wallet is of some sentimental value then I am sure it would be easier and cheaper to go to Wal-Mart and get one….however if it is really special to you then I am sure you will have to look around maybe at a crafts market where people work with leather as a craft to get it fixed.
dytd15
Jan-17-2003, 07:27 PM
Can u iron it?
kwj8718
Jan-17-2003, 07:39 PM
I've done the exact same thing to my wallet (what a way to learn to empty your pockets!) My advice to you is just use it as it is, put in your back pocket and as you sit on it it will naturally flatten yours out. But it won't ever be the same. I ended up bying a cheap new at Target.
Escalus
Jan-17-2003, 08:33 PM
I did that to one of my wallets, and unfortunately, there is nothing you can really do about it. But I hope you did learn from your mistake, take your wallet OUT of your pockets!
ourmodernred
Jan-18-2003, 02:30 PM
Lifes lessons can be cruel
Punk Rock Princess
Jan-18-2003, 02:46 PM
just keep using it, it'll flatten out eventually. or, go out and buy a new one.
Jade2006
Jan-18-2003, 11:11 PM
i dont know but i think ironing it would be a poor idea ;)
Punk Rock Princess
Jan-18-2003, 11:31 PM
Originally posted by Jade2006
i dont know but i think ironing it would be a poor idea ;)

ya, i wouldn't recommend it.
Jade2006
Jan-18-2003, 11:50 PM
yeah someone agrees with me ;)
morganlh85
Jan-19-2003, 11:17 PM
Go to Wilson's or a shoe store and buy some leather lotion, that works pretty well. Small investment ($5-10) and you can use it on your shoes too :)
Hombre69
Jan-21-2003, 11:36 PM
Hey man, I did that 2, Only there was money in my wallet. Damn!
tessera
Jan-22-2003, 05:28 AM
This is an interesting question. With that treatment the wallet will always be a reject (poor thing). But my suggestion (and this does work ON SOME!!!!! Note ON SOME):-

Wet it again well, all over but not saturated. Then put two tea towels covering it while pressing as flat as you can. Use a steam and dry iron and using steam and a fairly high heat give it a good iron making sure the heat gets all through. Reverse sides.

Then use 2 dry teatowels after that on it and iron it for a while (but don't iron the wallet dry!!!!). Leave it damp. Then place it between some cloths (towels) and place a great weight on it and leave for several hours. Then lay it out flat and leave to fully dry.

Like making a cake!!!! :-D (If it doesn't work don't blame me.)

Ron