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by Whithead
Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Recommended Leather Tailor
Replies: 3
Views: 146

Re: Recommended Leather Tailor

Changed to "american" style...the pull on the left was not for me...they used the same style zipper...
by Whithead
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Recommended Leather Tailor
Replies: 3
Views: 146

Recommended Leather Tailor

I used these folks to switch out the zipper and taper the lower sleeves on a Wested Raiders (Goat) Jacket and was impressed with the quality of work and the turn around time. http://withoutatrace.com/ They even called to discuss things when they received it. Just wanted to throw that out there as I ...
by Whithead
Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Leather Tailor for jacket alterations
Replies: 7
Views: 278

Leather Tailor for jacket alterations

Can anybody recommend a good leather alterations person?

Shipping is okay but I'm in CT if there is one close to there...

I need to have the sleeves on my Wested jacket tapered and am not really looking to send the coat across across the pond unless there's no other choice...

Thanks!
by Whithead
Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:42 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tailoring a Wested ROLA Goat
Replies: 11
Views: 385

Re: Tailoring a Wested ROLA Goat

Thanks for the input! ...you have convinced me to keep the sleeve length. :D What about the "bagginess" at the sleeve opening? Is that just a Wested trait I should just learn to live with? Also...now that I've had a couple hours to obsess over the jacket...the top of the pleats in the bac...
by Whithead
Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Tailoring a Wested ROLA Goat
Replies: 11
Views: 385

Tailoring a Wested ROLA Goat

Just got my Wested ROLA in Goat and am pretty excited! It fits pretty well and the leather is great. It has rectangle rings at the side straps which hold the straps very well. The one thing that is a problem in the sleeve length...about an inch or so too long. Also, the sleeve opening at the hand se...