Anyone have .........? MK VII related

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Anyone have .........? MK VII related

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A really trashed MK VII?
I received my one with the mouse hole in the flap and the inside is in such great shape I don't want to cut any of it to repair the hole.

So, if anyone has an old MK VII that they considered unrepairable,
Can you spare a 4"x4" piece of it to fix my flap? :)

Let me know
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Do you have a fabric store in your area? If so you can go there and find some material that is the same texture and shape and have them show you the iron on patch stuff. It is super easy to use. 8)
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Thank you. I am a pro costumer and that is the way it can be done.
I would like some vintage fabric, ie: another MK VII, so the patch piece will match the existing fabric, modern, new fabric would not look completely matching :(
If the hole was in the back rather than in the flap it would be easier to use modern fabric.
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Just thought of something.....If you don't need it, you can take some out of the inside divider if you can't get any vintage material. :wink:


Apparently I can't read :oops: :oops: :oops: If any one else wants to take their divider out to help you, that would work too. I swear, I just skim sometimes and make myself look stupid. :roll:
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Did you purchase it knowing about the mouse hole? If you expected to receive a bag with no issues, then I'd look into returning or exchanging it. If you knew about the hole prior to buying it, then I'd ask for the mouse. 8)
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No, I was aware that the hole was there. My Original plan was to cut some of the inner fabric out and patch the hole.
The inside is in such good shape I am loath to damage it :(
If I cant get some old fabric I will just cut one of the inner walls for the patch and patch the inside with modern fabric

And I am not to happy with the seller :evil: the mouse was not included with the bag. ;)
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Could you post some pics of the bag ? :? :)
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No problem :)
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Not quite a Sankara Stone hole, but a hole none the less :)

I will probably end up removing a bit of the interior to make the repair and repairing the part I take out with modern fabric
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Post by ehtyva »

Las Vegas Jones wrote: Not quite a Sankara Stone hole, but a hole none the less :)
haha, now THAT makes for a fun story.
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Even with an old bag, I don't think you'd be able to get a good match. Honestly? I'd just buy a new one for $40...worth the money in time and effort alone.
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Post by Las Vegas Jones »

Where can you get a new one for $40?
This one with shipping was $26 and repairable
I guess I will just use the inner wall as a patch
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check the what price glory website... they have vintage bags it great shape for a tad over 40.00...
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Post by Piers »

we've been down this road :lol:

viewtopic.php?t=31263
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Post by Shawnkara »

You know, that bag is so randomly discolored and stained, I don't think you'd any problem matching the "finish" with hand-dyed/distressed modern fabric.
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Post by Las Vegas Jones »

Piers wrote:we've been down this road :lol:

viewtopic.php?t=31263
True, I was only asking here if someone had a trashed one so I could repair this one. I am not currently looking to get a replacement :)

But, I say "Thank You" to everyone that had advice and encouragement about this :D
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Post by Piers »

:) I wasn't posting for you, but for others who might not have seen the other conversation about different places and prices :)
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Ooops :roll:

Carry on everyone :D
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