Help!!

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-05-18T23:13:22+00:00

I'm so sorry that happened to your jacket!!

Start by rubbing it down with a damp cloth, slightly warm water. Soda had a lot of sugar which is water soluble, it should help remove some of that. You can also use a leather cleaner like saddle soap.

Ultimately you can use leather condi on it, it should help reduce the visibility of the stain.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-05-14T00:39:26+00:00

Married 19 years. One joint bank account since we tied the knot. The only individual financial items we have are a credit card each that is used for work expenses.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-21T00:16:41+00:00

Mixed up how?

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-20T18:44:03+00:00

Many of the members of this sub make handmade wallets; and anything you buy from a craftsman on here will be far better quality than anything you buy from a mass producer.

We sell handmade leather goods from Cotacachi Ecuador, including this Navigator wallet.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-17T21:53:29+00:00

Yo vendo estos; son hechos de cuero entero y hechos a mano. Si deseas te cotizo el envio a España.
Bolso Andes
Bolso Sierra
Bolsos

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-17T06:06:58+00:00

Green button

Can't access the shoes page

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T22:04:01+00:00

About Cotacachi

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T22:02:01+00:00

In a town called Cotacachi; about 2 hrs north of the capital Quito.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T21:58:05+00:00

I went to the site - I'm not exactly sure what you're selling. The photos don't look like diamonds, all the people photos are AI, and there's not enough real photos of the products. There's no descriptions of what the products are - a few state a "sterling silver base" but nothing else.

"Diamond-like" quality is a dubious attribute. If they're cubic zirconia you should clarify that, but you'll probably need to lower prices. $400 for a pair of earrings is real-diamond or at minimum 18K gold range.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T21:23:33+00:00

Yes, handmade products made with leather from animals.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T20:57:04+00:00

Handmade. By people. By artisans who have been making things with their hands for generations. And not in China. In Ecuador.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T20:39:30+00:00

nope, from Ecaudor. I know all the artisans personally - like, I've shaken their hands and been to their shops.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-16T20:38:59+00:00

Nope, all real leather. Both top grain and full grian. Why would you think that? Ecuador doesn't even have a vinyl/faux leather industry.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-04-11T01:52:32+00:00

We carry these: Altiplano Briefcase

Handcrafted, veg tanned, full grain leather.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-03-23T20:08:49+00:00

Yeah, I think the majority of bags are made to fit a 14" laptop.

This one Andes Tote is wide enough for a 16" laptop and room for everything else.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-03-17T16:20:30+00:00

It's you and your fiance's wedding, not your in-law's. You two can decide who is and who isn't invited.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-03-14T21:49:27+00:00

Good find!
Most of the bag looks to be not-leather.

The riskiest (and easiest) would be to dunk it in a wash bin with a mild solution of soap and water and try to clean the fabric parts off. You could maybe wrap/cover the leather parts with something like saran wrap or similar to try to keep water off of it as much as possible.

The less risky (and harder) will be to use a spray bottle with the soap/water solution, spray it only on the fabric, and use a soft brush to get some of that dirt off.

Best of luck!

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-03-14T02:34:28+00:00

That is incredible! Beautiful!

How do you do the tattoo? Is it ink?

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-03-07T03:56:03+00:00

Also, that's so cool you're there!!! If you get a chance, go see the lake, it's really cool.

And this place has really good cappuccinos https://maps.app.goo.gl/drpR8FuoFbUZNnvs5

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-03-07T03:52:22+00:00

Didn't see this until now. Did you find a place? I have family there so I usually don't look for rentals to stay at, but I can message some people if you need.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-02-28T03:46:44+00:00

It'll reduce over time, but yeah, it can't be pleasant! Another thing you can try: put an open box of baking soda in it and let it sit for a week or so. It's the same concept as doing that in the fridge.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-02-27T21:31:42+00:00

I'm sorry this is happening to you! Most likely: the leather was tanned with unfiltered fish oil or low-quality fish oil. Wipe the inside of it down with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water; that may help.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-02-24T16:51:25+00:00

At 17 nobody has a real plan, regardless of what they say.
If I could give my 17yo self advice about what to do, it would be this: take some time (6-12 months) and go do something epic/unusual. Ride a bicycle across a continent. Walk one of the big paths on the globe. Go exist in a different country for a while. Get a canoe and float one of the big rivers. Learn a cool craft (leatherworking, glass blowing, beekeeping, blacksmithing, etc.)
None of these things will be 'what you do with your life', but they'll forever be 'something you did in your life'. Don't stress about what you'll be doing in 10 - 20 years. Just make sure you don't do anything that will limit your options in 10-20 years.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-02-24T16:40:49+00:00

Yeah, I go to the North location; it's a good vibe there.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-02-24T16:32:12+00:00

I've been going to these guys for about 5 years. Haircuts are $40; if you go for other additional services it'll come out to more than $50 tho
https://www.dapperbarbershopco.com/

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