Replacing the cuffs and waistband on an A2

[JumpBoot]

Hello all,

I posted before about my Eastman, and I still think that it's a wonderful jacket. The wool, however, seems to be getting a bit tatty. The gentleman from whom I bought it must have been bigger around the middle than I am, because the waistband just sort of...hangs. It doesn't snug up the way it ought to, so I'd like to replace it. Before I go making a mistake, is there anything that I ought to know before I do so? I found some proper looking cuffs and band on ebay, but I would hate to inadvertently damage such a nice coat.

Anyone have any advice or input, or experience on the matter?


Cheers,

Jumpboot

 

[aswatland]

If you join VLJ you can access this excellent step by step cuff replacement thread.

http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6207

 

[simonc]

I hate flimsy knits. IF getting a jacket built, can one ask for double-knits so they are thicker, does that exist?

 

[Swoosed]

I hate flimsy knits. IF getting a jacket built, can one ask for double-knits so they are thicker, does that exist?

I would contact Eastman and have them replace the knits.

 

[JumpBoot]

I would contact Eastman and have them replace the knits.

I wonder what that would cost. If they'd just mail them, I could have my local seamstress put them on. I shall have to send them an email.


JB

 

[dr greg]

I think someone here posted a tute on doing that a couple of years ago, I gave it to my seamstress and had my old HH done...try searching on here