The Hot Water treatment-

[edmond]

sorry guys thelanglitz ihave is NOT horse BUT GOATSKIN. should i do the same? hottest i can go with tap? how long do i soak em on?

 

[handymike]

Ok guys- I've put it up for sale in the classifieds (w/o trying the HWT).

 

[handymike]

Hi Guys,
I'm going to resurrect this thread with a new jacket in mind...
Just got a 40's Horsehide jacket that could be my favorite!
It's got all the features I like....
BUT
The shoulder sits a bit strangely when I put it on. Could be from a hanger or something with the lining- not quite sure.
My hope is to HWT the jacket and get it back to it's original shape. Doesn't seem like too big of a deal, but as always....
Good to get feedback before starting.
I've already begun the Dr. Jackson's treatment. Do I need to wait awhile before getting it wet?

Thanks

 

[Sloan1874]

Pics?

 

[handymike]

When the little one goes down for a nap

 

[handymike]

So Here is the issue:

The strange thing is that the bump doesn't seem to be there when it's laid flat- it shows up when you wear it.

Sorry for the attachments, I cant seem to delete photos from here.....

 

[frussell]

Looks like my Teamster, which was made too big in the shoulders, so that's where it creases with any arm movement. Once that area creases like that permanently, it's pretty hard to get it to sit right. If I am correct (always a crapshoot!), having it altered will cause sleeve length loss. Frank

 

[Seb Lucas]

Mike I've had that happen too when the shoulders are a little wide. It's where the extra material ends up. If you soak it and wear it while it dries it may fit your shoulders better by molding to your shape. I've had success with that before. For the record I have never had leather shrink even a little after washing.