altering to a smaller size

[bobmarco]

hi!

I've been looking for a particular leather coat, and so far i've only found larger sizes of it.

I was wondering what you guys know or think about altering leather coats several sizes down. good idea or bad?


because if i can't find one in my size, i was considering just getting a large one and taking it a few sizes down.


pls let me know if this is a wise or stupid move

thanks!

 

[Tomasso]

wise or stupid move

The latter.

 

[bobmarco]

lol i knew it. okay thanks a lot!

 

[andy richards]

Hi Bobmarco,
I would say go and keep searching for your right size.
To alter a jacket downsize would cost you a fortune as well...
Maybe consider a custom made coat, for example at Aeroleather?
Good luck,
Andy

 

[bobmarco]

yeah i'll just keep on looking.. thanks for the reply!

 

[Naphtali]

What specific coat and size? I just acquired precisely the coat I want - except it's too small.

 

[bobmarco]

What specific coat and size? I just acquired precisely the coat I want - except it's too small.

i've been looking for a brown version of the coat in this thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=49025&highlight=swedish (i think its called a Swedish Military coat.)

in a size 38-40 US.

i don't suppose that's what you have.....?