🧵 Bag Repair

What's Included

Expert repair and rebuilding for leather and fabric bags — zips, straps, handles, hardware and stitching restored so a favourite piece keeps working for years.

• Strap & handle repair or replacement
• Zip & pull replacement
• Hardware, clasp & buckle repair
• Stitching & seam restitching
• Lining & interior repair
• Corner & edge reinforcement

Bag Repair — Pricing

Prices exclude 5% VAT, added on the invoice. See full price list →

Professional Bag Repair & Hardware Restoration

Bags almost always fail at their stress points — the zip, the strap join, the corners and the hardware — long before the leather or fabric wears out. A single broken zip or torn strap can retire a bag you love, but most of these faults are fully repairable. We restore function and structure so a favourite piece keeps working for years.

Repairs We Handle

• Straps & handles — resewn, re-edged, re-wrapped or fully replaced with colour-matched leather.
• Zips & pulls — seized, split or missing zips replaced with YKK or brand-matched hardware.
• Hardware — clasps, buckles, magnetic snaps, D-rings and feet studs repaired or replaced.
• Stitching & seams — loose, broken or unravelling stitching resewn to match the original.
• Linings — torn, sticky or stained linings patched, re-glued or replaced.
• Structure — sagging bases, collapsed corners and dented panels reinforced and reshaped.

Common Problems We Fix

Broken or seized zips are the most common repair we see — replaced with a smooth, matched zip rather than forced. Torn or stretched straps are restitched or remade so they carry weight safely again. Missing hardware — a lost foot stud, a snapped buckle, a broken clasp — is sourced and refitted. Unravelling stitching is resewn before it spreads. Worn corners and edges are reinforced and re-painted so the bag looks intact.

Our Repair Process

1. Assessment & quote — we inspect the damage and identify materials and hardware; the final quote is confirmed on inspection, before any work starts.
2. Sourcing — matched leather, thread, zips and hardware are sourced to keep the repair invisible.
3. Careful disassembly — only the affected area is opened up, protecting the rest of the bag.
4. Repair & restitch — straps, seams and linings are rebuilt by hand on professional machines.
5. Hardware fitting — zips, clasps and studs are fitted and tested for smooth operation.
6. Finishing & QC — edges sealed, area cleaned and the whole bag checked before delivery.

Keeping Your Bag in Service

Rotate bags so no single piece carries daily strain. Avoid overloading — most strap and seam failures come from weight, not age. Store bags upright and stuffed so corners keep their shape. Address a loose stitch or stiff zip early; a five-minute fix now prevents a major repair later. Have hardware and stitching checked once a year on bags you use heavily.

Why Choose Clean My Shoes

We are Dubai's dedicated shoe and bag care specialists, offering free doorstep pickup and delivery in 49 areas across Dubai. With a 4.9/5 rating from 320+ customers, transparent pricing from AED 15 and professional Italian equipment, we make expert footwear care effortless. Book in seconds on WhatsApp and we handle the rest.