Steve, I totally agree with your thinking. Your profit on this job was not what you had originally thought, but by going out of your way to return a really great product I hope will return much more than money in good will. I do hope the customer sends you many new clients. There aren't too many "good guys" like yourself left anymore.... continued success to you!

Come for the restoration and knowledge. Stay for the “let’s continue” count lol Always a great video Steve!

@victoriareyes5748

5 жыл бұрын

I counted 15. Lol what about you?

@shaggyhascancer8806

5 жыл бұрын

I watch these because it’s satisfying. Also these videos can make very good asmr

I'm sorry but, I don't see how the bag is any less authentic. You transferred over the serial number, left the most "important" parts alone and did a masterful job. Boo hoo to the haters and critics.

@basstrammel1322

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And I don't understand why people get so up in arms about someone else's private belongings.

LV is re releasing this bag for their FW 19/20 collection. Also, this bag is from the 7th week of 1991 SD means made in France.

@mannye

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that even at $1,100 (or whatever it was) that bag is worth the cost.

Another Masterful job Sir! I'm sure the customer will be ecstatic! I wish we could see her reaction!

Some people still appreciate good work.If I was close, I'd drop by and bring coffee.

They certainly hired the right person for this job. Beautiful work.

You were extremely generous and proud of your craft by doing something the customer didn't want to pay for (the redo you did on the leather parts that weren't authorized), that's very effing rare this days. I've become such a fan of your work in just a week by watching your videos. You are a true artisan.

You did the right thing in repairing/restoring the bag to the higher cost level 💯. The handle turned out awesome.

Remaking and restoring leather goods is indeed a lost art. If LV did this themselves what would they do differently!?!? It's not like they use special LV leather harvested from one of a kind, farm raised LV cows. My man you are killing the game and I truly hope you can pass this craft down to future generations as your father did to you!!! Much success to you and continue to reap the rewards of KZread!!!

Always a highlight to my day when a new Bedo's video comes out! Beautiful job from a man who recognizes the ultimate benefits of going above and beyond for his customers. Something very hard to find these days.

The handle was my favorite too. When you showed the final piece, I gasped. It was beautiful.

Stunning work. I say this often, but not lightly. This lady should be well chuffed...you spoil your clients. 👍

To decode LV SL= France, 07=Month and 91=Year So it was Manufactured in France July, 1991 What a wonderful job you do bringing back such a Vintage piece. Your so right when you get the Vachette Leather replaced you should replace it all otherwise it looks crazy. I have had 3 pieces replaced by LV however if I do get a Vintage piece again I would have all the leather replaced by you.

@CarolynRunning

5 жыл бұрын

SR STYLE this bag looks great for 1991!

@SENIORSTYLE

5 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Leslie your so right Vintage is the best love my vintage pieces

That was so generous of you to re do all the leather for her. WOW. The craftsmanship is incredible, you have breathed new life into the bag.I get what some others say about the leather being light, but knowing what i know, I would say most LV lovers would rather have a bit lighter and have the opportunity to let the bag patina again over time. Beautiful work!

Idea for the future: buy pre-loved LV bags, restore them and then re-sell😁 👍🏻 im sure alot of people would buy the bags with reinforced nylon inside the leather straps! Honestly, LV could learn alot from watching your videos.

The Handel is amazing, the only thing I would have liked to have seen was the customers reaction to the extra love you put into it . Your a good man.

Honestly Steve, I don’t think there’s another channel that gets me more excited about a NEW RELEASE than yours. Love your work, your attention to the finest of details, your calm, pleasant demeanor and care for the customer. Thanks Steve!

So great to see someone who takes such pride in his work and cares for the customer!

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

4 жыл бұрын

Susan M 👍👍❤️❤️

Beautiful job! Please post more handbag restorations. It’s so cool to see the interior construction of these bags. I’m a hobbyist making new handbags for myself and family and it’s so educational to know the build of better bags. Thanks so much for taking the time to post these. Blessings on your business. Sandy

There is a wonderful saying: Would you rather have the problems of success or the problems of failure. You, Steve are successful and have enough business to keep you busy all the time. It is a really good thing. I learn a tiny bit more about general leather use and construction from you in each video. I appreciate the craftsmanship and heart you put into each restoration.

Wonderful job! I know you already know how good you are but dont sell yourself short. You are GREAT and that's why those fans came to see you in person. They'll also be others. God Bless!

The extra work you did on your own makes you as they say in Yiddish and real Mensch. Love watching you at your craft.

Only a calm genuine gentle soul could perform such masterful art with such love passion for his work...the proof is in the pudding baby‼️😂🥰👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾💯💯💯✌🏾❣️

Here you see not only a talented worker but a magic worker who has a genuine heart when it comes to craftsmanship as he wasn't 'lazy' and replaced everything instead. Thank you Steve for sharing your wonderful creations with us. I've been blessed with your work.

Wow Brilliant work again Steve you never disappoint . I say your customer will be over the moon

Wow. I can’t stop watching your videos. You’re a master artisan with an ethic I rarely see today. True pride in a job well-done. Delivering above and beyond expectation. Appreciation of past craftsmanship and honoring it with equal if not superior skill. I collect watches which are in constant need of repair or restoration which in no way, shape or form devalues the worth of the timepiece as long as the horologists is superb. My watchmaker is 85 years old, Swiss, and comes out of retirement now only for the very special or the very rare. There are certain movements that simply cannot be repaired by anyone else alive today in my opinion. Please find some apprentices. Your skills must be passed on before we collectively forget the art of craft-unappreciated by most, yet cherished by the few who actually know what makes a bag, a watch, or a pair of shoes extraordinary in a world of the disposable. Thank you so much for sharing your art.

So glad you replaced all of it. It would have looked weird otherwise. Good job on this bag. Love what you did.

It is so nice to see you work and to know that there is still a craftsman in America. A wonderful job! Thanks for your video.

As always, beautiful work. I have to say, I've watched lots of these Vuitton restoration videos and my overall impression is the Vuitton bags seem junkier than I expected.

"It didn't turn out too bad". Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis? That bag is poifect!!! I'd rock that in a NY minute. Great job and well worth it. That was a lot of work.

You know Steve I think the color of the new leather brightens the look of the whole bag. And doing the extra is the reason I watch you. Great work!!!

Damn Steve. I’m sure you get this a lot. But you’re a craftsman and a half. I’m always impressed when I watch your videos. You outdid yourself this time.

I love that all the leather strips etcare all brand new & are the same colour so it looks uniform now. Bet she was thrilled.

I’ve been binge watching your videos.. I’m a LV lover and you are an artist! If I ever have a fallen LV.. your the man I’m sending her to❤️💕

Steve you have a great big HEART and your ethics are beyond reproach. I wish your videos were required teaching in public schools . You are definite role model Steve .

Oh and Steve, thanks for not putting music in the speeded up bits, so much nicer, however, the devil in me can hear the theme from Benny Hill as your work progresses! :)

Steve, Its such an amazing job you do, you go above and beyond to please the customers, I want to thank you for caring and appreciating the bags that go your way for "facelift" basically and you do such good jobs each and every time, EXCELLENT WORK !!

Another one!!! Steve, you always go above and beyond. Great work as usual. The master Re-crafter!

Awesome job. You've got the skill and respect for the ultimate vision of the bag of the original craftspeople.

The handle turned out really nice. When you're using one of your sewing machines, I always say, "Wow, Steve needs servo motors and speed reducers."

Oh my God Steve; you are the best, astonish job as always, thanks for sharing with us

This would have been a great video to see the customer's reaction. Steve, I would do the same thing you did and upgrade them. You're a solid dude. I just sent you a bag of your favorite coffee. Should be there tomorrow. Enjoy, brutha!

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Burke no way!!! Really??? Your awesome ❤️❤️👍👍

Fantastic job. This is better than the original. Superb handbag.

You did a fantastic job! Love watching you restore these vintage handbags.

I prefer the positive. Put the positive out there! Steve, thanks for another great video. I sew clothes & I know about dealing with the machine, the thread, the bobbin & everything. Sometimes it seems like nothing is working right on certain days. Let's be glad that those harder days are fewer than the good ones! Take care & God Bless.

Steve, you created Solid Gold from top shelf unusable yesterday's bag. Nice Bag! It now shouts "big important bag coming through!"

Fantastic work Steve. It is an honor to see such amazing skills on display and such attention to detail and professionalism. This customer is gonna be amazed!!!! I know I would!!!

Another great restauration video ! As an artisan i totally agree with you about replacing everything , now this bag will last for longtime ! Best wishes from France :)

Your knowledge, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are amazing. Keep it up; we’ll keep watching!

Wow looks like the original version.. love it! Can’t stop watching your videos lol

Steve... seriously... it doesn't matter about what other people say referring to the losing of "originality" after a fix like this. You did a wonderful job man... I just keep learning from you with each video... P.D.: I sent you an email, please check it out...

That's a beautiful bag, the color choice is great for the leather. I think the interior pocket leather being a color that matches the interior doesn't take away from the bag at all.

Red thread locker is STRONG. It takes HEAT to break the bond, as hand tools alone are not sufficient.

That lighter color on the new leather actually makes the bag stand out a little more as a statement. Was wondering how it was going to change the look and was pleasantly surprised at what the final product looks like.

So enjoy watching you work. What a challenge sewing the leather trim on with the machine you have. I sew fabric and that technique sewing on trim is a challenge and takes patience, I can't imagine the perfection you are able to achieve with leather! The bag is very nice!

Beautiful restauration job! I so enjoy your videos. The owner can use the bag for another 30 years. It looks brand new. I am always amazed how little (lining, straps and stitch cover) real leather LV use for this model. You end up paying a lot for coated canvas... and the labor to produce the bag of course. That's probably why they never overlap stitches :-)

Steve another quality piece of work amazing once again it looks better now than when it was new 👍

Steve, I’m glad to see I’m not the only one at times with sewing machine whose. Thanks again for the video. We enjoy them very much.

I just love your videos on your craft! You are a master at your craft. Thank you!

Just wow! I wish I could see the reaction of the customer...sure they were super excited.

I agree that is no longer original or authentic but the customer's back story is missing. Perhaps it was her Mother's bag or her first LV. The handle was truly cracked and would not match so Well done on replacing. I Agree with your decision to replace. The customer will be excited and as another sub comment states, it would be great to see her reaction upon reveal. Outstanding Bedo! JB CALI

I look forward to all your videos,especially the restoration videos, I also love this handbag, I have been actively looking for this exact bag on EBAY, seeing you restore this bag to NEW condition,is wonderful an makes me consider buying one in less then new condition, So I can ship it off to you for repair,Thank you for posting an sharing. ♥️

I have not even watched it all yet and know it’s going to be Stellar!

Wonderful job! You saved a bag from the trash heap to live another 30 years or more! I hope you sent the original piece with the serial number on it back to the customer for her to keep.

Watching you work your craft is so enjoyable. Your work is always the highest quality!

Replying from Miami. I hope that have an apprentice, someone to pass down your remarkable craftsmanship do they too can say "let's continue". You are remarkably talented. 🥰

Love watching you take junk and bring it back to like new condition ....fan in Texas

another good example of restoration is harder than fabrication. well done!

Amazing work! I just personally wish it was a bit darker in the leather. You are a very talented craftsman. I enjoy watching you work.

Awesome job as always!!! Thank you for sharing, Steve! 😊

Wow again!. Love it. Steve you are an awesome craftsman. Thank you for your time.

I love when you do handbags! They are my absolute favorite. Great job, she turned out beautiful. 😍😍😍

You are such an artist, I love your work. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Amazing job Steve! Because of YOU I'm into making things out of leather! Thank you for being an inspiration! Love you man!!!

Beautiful job- and the handle is just wonderful. I like the way you restore the curviness in the handles, as they look so expensive that way.

I’m watching you from Wales,UK. You are a true craftsman, so soothing to watch ❤️

Beautiful work & what a genuine person! I collect handbags and have a tiny channel myself about building my collection. I’d be honored to have someone like you work on my bags. Very fun & informative channel 👍🏼.

It turned out very sharp and a bit better than new!

I watch every video you put on you tube. Greetings from Anglesey North Wales U K.

Thanks for taking the time to make another cool video for us. Much appreciated.

Another AMAZING job! So much work/detailing! Most people don’t realize how much work, time and experience goes into a job like this. Great work!

Steve, a superb job...👍 A true craftsman, going the extra mile for the customer, outstanding.

Enjoy watching your sensational restorations. thanks Steve.

Hi Steve; great video, as always but I wanted to mention to you that Loctite Blue is the normal thread locker people use. Loctite Red can only be removed by heating it with a blowtorch after it has set. It is much more permanent, for critical moving mechanical components, than normal Loctite Blue.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

5 жыл бұрын

John Kelly ok I’ll buy the blue but it was very small drop so I think this time it will be ok

Impressive leather work!!! I love watching your vlogs

A purse is no good if you don't use it. Glad to see you can save our well loved bags.

Brother, I love your work!!! The finished leather is a little too yellow, but it's like a new bag, so I think the customer will be thrilled!

I will always watch your videos. Keep them coming!

Great work, Steve! Master craftsman!👍

the binding really makes a difference , the handle is nice and the reinforcement, i was thinking the colour will age nicely

You are the master of your trade. Love what you did to the bag

What a transformation! Great work!

Wow!!! You truly have an amazing skill set. What a wonderful job you did- even if you weren’t that into it! Keep up the good work!

Yeah, leaving it like that (with the brand new with the old) would been terrible! I hope she leaves you a tip or something. Awesome work as usual!

Great job..your a stand up guy. Good business decision.

I guess you can start your own leather goods brand named "Let's continue" :) :) :)

Dear sir, your leather work is masterful. I enjoy and appreciate greatly you sharing your handy work

This is the magic show!!!😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍

Watching you work on this project is just incredible