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[Hobbes1]

Question: how problematic is it to cut off (?) or otherwise remove the epaulets and belt loops from a crosszip moto jacket? I'm thinking about picking up an inexpensive version of the classic, black leather moto jacket but already know that I don't care for the above portions that are usually present on these jackets. I really don't even want a D pocket but hard to find cheap versions minus that. Anyway....surgery on a jacket: caveats, pitfalls, things I need to know? Slice and dice or what?
Thanks.

 

[Hh121]

Collar Gap, Yes or No? Which of your jacket brands have them and which don't?

Yes Collar Gap:
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No Collar Gap:
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My Vanson enfiled has collar gap, and it is only at left side, pretty bad.....

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

The problem with the epaulettes is if it has a snap. No way to remove that without leaving a hole. So you're left with a frankenstein bolt kind of thing sticking out that seems out of place. I know a lot of jackets have various snaps for the lapels, collars, detachable collars, etc. So it's really a question of how much bling you want.

The belts are easy. Opening up the seam is most professional, but if you have a sharp knife, scissors, you can get pretty close without having to open everything up and stitch back together. The belt loops should be really easy. But you probably going to leave behind some indents, odd threads, and stitch holes.

 

[Canuck Panda]

The problem with the epaulettes is if it has a snap. No way to remove that without leaving a hole. So you're left with a frankenstein bolt kind of thing sticking out that seems out of place. I know a lot of jackets have various snaps for the lapels, collars, detachable collars, etc. So it's really a question of how much bling you want.

The belts are easy. Opening up the seam is most professional, but if you have a sharp knife, scissors, you can get pretty close without having to open everything up and stitch back together. The belt loops should be really easy. But you probably going to leave behind some indents, odd threads, and stitch holes.

I used to hate epaulettes too. But spending enough time here I've grown to tolerate them, even like them now. There was also a time when I de-epaulettes my coat and jackets, then it morphed to stitching them down, to now I just let them be. Give it some time, they will grow on you.

 

[Bfd70]

This is probably a rant but i’ll phrase it as an outerwear question.
Why would someone with 1 or 2 posts on TFL list an item in the classifieds and state paypal F&F? I’ve seen it a bunch lately. For regular members i’d ship the item and take $ when they got around to it. Someone brand new, wtf, i don’t trust you.

 

[Proffset]

This is probably a rant but i’ll phrase it as an outerwear question.
Why would someone with 1 or 2 posts on TFL list an item in the classifieds and state paypal F&F? I’ve seen it a bunch lately. For regular members i’d ship the item and take $ when they got around to it. Someone brand new, wtf, i don’t trust you.

people come up with the "most amazing ideas". Such actions should not surprise you.

 

[Canuck Panda]

@Bfd70 I would only deal with long time members or members whom at least posted a few pics of their jackets. Classifieds here is still much better than my local Kijiji though. There was a member who got ripped off over a Mulholland just recently if I remember right. So be aware.

 

[handymike]

Can an already pre-existing installed main zip be converted into a 2-way zipper by adding a second slider, or is there more to it?

 

[Bfd70]

Outerwear question:
Does anyone else go through withdrawals when their favorite site goes down?

 

[Will Zach]

Outerwear question:
Does anyone else go through withdrawals when their favorite site goes down?

In my desperation I went to VLJ dot com but could not stomach it for more than a few minutes. Glad to be back here!

 

[Bfd70]

I like VLJ but the threads don’t get that much traffic.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I panic bought a jacket while FDL was down. It was unplanned. Seemed like the right thing at the time.

 

[58panheadfan]

How do you link your inst account in signature? For some reason, it doesn't work for me... means it shows the address but it is not linked, hmmm?

 

[hjv2]

How do you link your inst account in signature? For some reason, it doesn't work for me... means it shows the address but it is not linked, hmmm?

Try the "insert link" button or press Ctrl+K

 

[58panheadfan]

Try the "insert link" button or press Ctrl+K

Thank you, but it doesn't show the "insert link" and Ctrl+K doesn't work too...

 

[Will Zach]

Hmmm, it just worked for me. Insert link in my Signature menu. You have to type it in, though. I typed www.thefedoralounge.com as a test. Perhaps you don't need the https in the URL, just www.

 

[Canuck Panda]

What's the purpose / function of the shoulder strap? Are there other accessories that can clips onto it?

 

[Hh121]

What's the weight of flight satin nylon LW use?

 

[Will Zach]

What's the purpose / function of the shoulder strap? Are there other accessories that can clips onto it?

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To hold up the heavy duty belt and everything that is hanging off it?

 

[Rich22]

To hold up the heavy duty belt and everything that is hanging off it?

This was my first thought too.