Leather Jacket Side Gusset Options

[PeterRocco]

Is there a way to remove the side gussets and leather lace? Not a big fan of the look.

 

[NZJono]

Is there a way to remove the side gussets and leather lace? Not a big fan of the look.

Get a good tailor or seamstress to have a look, they will offer advice. I’m getting the gussets removed from an aero aeromarine by an experienced seamstress/ dressmaker and it should make a good difference to the fit.

 

[PeterRocco]

Get a good tailor or seamstress to have a look, they will offer advice. I’m getting the gussets removed from an aero aeromarine by an experienced seamstress/ dressmaker and it should make a good difference to the fit.

Hi. Thank You for your help. So I am not the only person who don’t like that Look.
It’s a Schott Style 525 Chips Highway Jacket. I will look into what you suggest.

 

[jonbuilder]

In fact, I believe there is a tread-on lace gusset option of who dislike them, and the purpose is to adjust the fit while riding to compensate for laying

 

[PeterRocco]

In fact, I believe there is a tread-on lace gusset option of who dislike them, and the purpose is to adjust the fit while riding to compensate for laying

Hi
Thanks will check it out.

 

[Guppy]

Is there a way to remove the side gussets and leather lace? Not a big fan of the look.

Major surgery.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Surgery is needed to replace the laced gussets to single panel plain gusset. Would not recommend it if you haven't bought the jacket for economic reasons. But if you already have the jacket and plans to do the surgery, it can be done.

 

[Monitor]

Waaay too much work. Get another jacket without the feature.

 

[ton312]

Doing this will create a massive bell shape at the hem and essentially ruin the jacket.

Waaay too much work. Get another jacket without the feature.

Agreed, 100% not worth the effort and they are there for a reason. You inevitably ruin the jackets shape.

 

[PeterRocco]

Major surgery.

I thought so. Thanks.

 

[navetsea]

just replace the lace with elastic lace for sneakers buy the stopper too, and cut off the rest of the laces, so it will always looking neat and not sagging, but can expand when needed.

 

[PeterRocco]

just replace the lace with elastic lace for sneakers buy the stopper too, and cut off the rest of the laces, so it will always looking neat and not sagging, but can expand when needed.

Thank You. So Helpful. I found them on Amazon. I bought two types to see which one I like better. Cheap Fix. No more hanging laces.

 

[Monitor]

Seriously?

 

[PeterRocco]

Yes. Just don’t like the look of the tied hanging leather.

 

[navetsea]

You can wax it a bit if you want some shine i guess.

 

[Madhouse27]

One one side lace jacket that I had, I bought some black baseball glove rawhide that was a little different shape and stiffer than what was on there. I used a ball glove style knot and cut the ends short. Somehow it really changed the look from what I thought was kind of 80’s dated to a more classic rugged look.

On a Schott that I sold, it fit pretty well without any laces at all and they eyelets had patina’d enough so they didn’t really stand out or look naked without any lace in them. Kind of like some motorcycle Jackets that have belt loops and no belt. For some reason it doesn’t look strange.

 

[PeterRocco]

One one side lace jacket that I had, I bought some black baseball glove rawhide that was a little different shape and stiffer than what was on there. I used a ball glove style knot and cut the ends short. Somehow it really changed the look from what I thought was kind of 80’s dated to a more classic rugged look.

On a Schott that I sold, it fit pretty well without any laces at all and they eyelets had patina’d enough so they didn’t really stand out or look naked without any lace in them. Kind of like some motorcycle Jackets that have belt loops and no belt. For some reason it doesn’t look strange.

Hi,
Thank You for sharing what other options I have. All are Great. I though I was not the only person that love the Jacket because it did not have that hanging belt but had to do something to improve the look of the Leather Hanging Laces.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I also use those silicon rubber lace on the side gussets. They‘re quite sturdy, expand and contracts, and stays in place. However your jacket has those wedges panels I’m not sure if it works the same. Doesn’t hurt to try, these rubber laces aren’t expensive.

 

[PeterRocco]

Hi.

I also use those silicon rubber lace on the side gussets. They‘re quite sturdy, expand and contracts, and stays in place. However your jacket has those wedges panels I’m not sure if it works the same. Doesn’t hurt to try, these rubber laces aren’t expensive.
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Hi. First I love your jacket! Who Makes it.
I knew I was not the only person who did not like the Leather Laces, and then dropping down. I ordered from Amazon these. I send a picture when I finish installing them. You been very helpful and nice.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

And then there are these if you don’t like flat leather laces.
Braided round latigo boot laces. Kinda cool.
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