Partially Shot Schott... What Would You Do?

[Trouser Bark]

One of my older Schott's is nearing that phase where it needs some attention. I have no skills with a needle and thread and doubt that I'll ever change that. I went by my favorite leather shop and they said new liners start at somewhere around $180 IIRC and that zip choices could be half as much, depending.

I've spent some time in this jacket and truth be told I'm not a tea core guy or the kind of character that sees value in the natural indications of time well spent which is a nice way of saying that if I put another couple three hundred bucks into this jacket I'd have spent it making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

It's still a really comfy jacket though. Far too comfy to take to Good Will only to have some goofball pick it up for a buck or two and seriously trash it. So my question is, what can I do to inexpensively make this jacket one I want to keep in the pile?

My guess is that the existing zipper can be sewn back in, the liner can be shortened and re-sewn at the hem, etc. Have you had work like that done and been happy w/ the jacket for a few more years?

What do you do when your jackets have given you most of what they have and the time comes for a decision? Is it a short visit at the clinic or are we talking hospice here? Pocket zips and pocket liners are nice, liner zips in perfectly, etc.

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[Trouser Bark]

Second pic looks black but is not.

This jacket is a dark brown with seams and wear areas that are a lighter shade of brown.

Size is irrelevant in this context but just to toss it out there, the jacket is a size 46.

 

[Aloysius]

Have you contacted Schott support? They're surprisingly affordable for repairs and mods.

 

[Trouser Bark]

I have not. Have you used them before by chance?

 

[Aloysius]

I have not. Have you used them before by chance?

Yes. Reach out to them.

 

[Trouser Bark]

I have not. Have you used them before by chance?

Yes. Reach out to them.

Thanks. On it. Monday.

 

[Viking752]

I have not. Have you used them before by chance?

Thanks. On it. Monday.

Jerri Reyes is the contact at Schott. I used them to shorten my sleeves and they were very reasonable.

 

[photo2u]

Friend, That is an easy repair. Just follow the existing holes. Use the "leap frog" sewing method and you are golden. Not hard at all. Use Tex 90. If you do not have any, I will send you Tex 90 and 105 for the repair. Here is a simple and clear instructions time at 2:55 the important parts begin.

I will help you if you need further instructions.

 

[Trouser Bark]

@photo2u yours is a very kind offer and I appreciate your thoughtfulness very much. Another member of this forum has reached out and has sewing experience. Assuming he’s still interested I will gift him the jacket and it can have another (new) life in another country.

I have two ‘new to me’ jackets en route and a wife that is tolerant of my interests but I don’t want to test that too hard.

 

[Mysteryo]

Hey
I received the jacket today, thank you so much @Trouser Bark
I already repaired the sleeve zipper.