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Is there a reason leather trousers are normally horse or steer, aside from them being accessible and familiar to everyone? I would think goat would be ideal for leather jeans.
Tokyo and Kyoto mostly. But Tokyo is huge, take a lot of time to go placesWhich part of Japan? Tons in Tokyo, some in Osaka, a few in Okinawa and basically none in Kagoshima.
Ueno Ameyoko shopping street for repros, vintage originals at Koenji and a bit of both at Harajuku in Tokyo.Tokyo and Kyoto mostly. But Tokyo is huge, take a lot of time to go places
Is there a reason leather trousers are normally horse or steer, aside from them being accessible and familiar to everyone? I would think goat would be ideal for leather jeans.
If you're in the UK send it to Ben: https://hangupvintage.com/pages/repairsAccidentally bought an A2 jacket where one of the cuffs has been ripped / cut off. is there anything I can do to fix this? View attachment 464510
It was specified but I am an idiot that didn't read the listing...If you're in the UK send it to Ben: https://hangupvintage.com/pages/repairs
Personally I would return if that wasn't specified.
Any idea how much something like this usually costs?If you're in the UK send it to Ben: https://hangupvintage.com/pages/repairs
Personally I would return if that wasn't specified.
No, send him a message. You have pictures of similar repairs on his Instagram.Any idea how much something like this usually costs?
New cuffs are an easy fix and can be done invisibly as no to stitch through the leather.Accidentally bought an A2 jacket where one of the cuffs has been ripped / cut off. is there anything I can do to fix this? View attachment 464510
Carrie from Thurston’s narrowed the whole sleeve from a Vanson I bought through them. Came out really nice. I’m sure Dena and Johnson’s can also do it.I have a question about taking in (narrowing) sleeves. I have a jacket that I got for next to nothing, so I am willing to spend some $$$ on sleeves if it can be done. The sleeves are super wide, I swear I have pants that have similar measurements (sleeve flattened for measurement): 10.5 inches at armhole, 8.5 inches at the elbow, and 6.25 inches at the cuff (there is no cuff proper or zipper, just folded over leather). Stove pipes. I know I can have them tapered from elbow to cuff, should be no problem. But can I make them more narrow at the elbow too? I would like to take off about 1.5" at elbow lying flat, or in other words 3" off circumference, to 7" flat. I hate wide sleeves. I would like to start the taper right at the armhole and continue through the elbow and all the way to the cuff. Is such an alteration even possible? Calling all experts. Thanks.
I just received a Walter Dyer jacket from eBay. It's made from a super-supple leather and seems to be a pretty good fit for me, but I'm noticing a weird aesthetic issue with the gusset behind the shoulder, particularly on the right side. That extra material wants to poke out and not tuck neatly in.
Is there anything I can do to get it to lay down and stay tucked away?
Here's the pokey-outy bit:
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And here's me highlighting it:
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And here's what I'd like it to do to play nice and not bulge out like a big wart, but moment I put it on, it sticks out again.
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Oh my....I am a disaster when it comes to sewing!@Marc mndt fixed this issue on one of his jackets recently. Posted the process in another thread. The Don’t try this at home thread I believe.
... then don't give it to a leather specialist to fix, no need. Local alterations person will do, and will be cheaper.Oh my....I am a disaster when it comes to sewing!
DO try this at home!The Don’t try this at home thread I believe.
That's such an improvement! Looks like my jacket needs the same thing, I just don't trust myself to not botch the job.
Don’t is more appropriate for my skills.