polarWhite
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I understand that once a new leather jacket has been broken in, the sleeves will shorten a bit due to folds and creases mostly formed around the elbow.
Currently, the sleeves are a bit long and I am wondering how much break-in should I do before determining if I need them to be shortened and if so by how much.
Also, since the leather is thick and stiff (steerhide and horsehide), what's the best way to figure out how much needs to be shortened? It's not like I can simply fold the sleeve up to the desired length.
Finally, speaking of desires lengthy, if I don't plan to use it as a riding Jacket
(I decide to stick to my gortex armored gear for riding), are the sleeves supposed to rest on the wrist bone or further down?
Attached are pics of where the sleeves rest currently.
Thanks
PW
Currently, the sleeves are a bit long and I am wondering how much break-in should I do before determining if I need them to be shortened and if so by how much.
Also, since the leather is thick and stiff (steerhide and horsehide), what's the best way to figure out how much needs to be shortened? It's not like I can simply fold the sleeve up to the desired length.
Finally, speaking of desires lengthy, if I don't plan to use it as a riding Jacket
(I decide to stick to my gortex armored gear for riding), are the sleeves supposed to rest on the wrist bone or further down?
Attached are pics of where the sleeves rest currently.
Thanks
PW