Wested Cargo Pocket seam pop on new Cow LC

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:48 pm

At the airport today, I placed my wallet in the right cargo pocket and to my dismay, the seam popped opposite of the handwarmer side. And no it is not because I have a big wallet! Seriously, has anyone encountered this? A guy should be able to put his hand in there without this happening.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:04 pm

I seem to remember Indiana had that problem awhile back. I can't find the thread now, though, so I don't know how he fixed it.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:54 pm

Did you talk to Peter about it?

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:08 pm

Swindiana wrote:Did you talk to Peter about it?

Nope, just happened today. Major Bummer Man

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:31 am

Rather than shipping it back to Wested to get it fixed, with all the cost that entails, maybe ask for some of their thread (if you are worried about getting a good match) and then getting it repaired in the US.

Then again you may not need to, it's only brown thread after all!

I say that because I heard stories of people sending jackets backwards and forwards, then being shocked that it costs so much to do it when a local seamstress can do it for less than it would cost to send it one way.

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:20 am

Kt Templar wrote:Rather than shipping it back to Wested to get it fixed, with all the cost that entails, maybe ask for some of their thread (if you are worried about getting a good match) and then getting it repaired in the US.

Then again you may not need to, it's only brown thread after all!

I say that because I heard stories of people sending jackets backwards and forwards, then being shocked that it costs so much to do it when a local seamstress can do it for less than it would cost to send it one way.

So noted. Thanks Kt

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:08 am

Don't get too upset these things do happen from time to time....I have a horsehide LC that did almost the same thing a little over a month ago....now keep in mind that my jacket is a couple of years old now and I have worn the daylights out of it -- but boy when I discovered the problem, it made me feel like crying. Then when I was on my way to take it to a local leather shop here in town, I stopped first at the cleaners to drop some pants off for dry cleaning. While there, I remembered that they have a seamstress on staff whom we (wife and I) have used many times and been very happy with the results so I inquired if they did leather repair and they said yes. Reluctantly, I left the jacket with them and they said it would be ready in five days....well, this stretched out to eight -- but the good news is it looks as good as new and they double checked and reinforced the other pocket as well -- all for $11.00! You would never know that it had any damage to it! So, just be certain of your repair source and likewise, I could not see sending back to Peter because of all the costs. I fully understand your frustration since your jacket is new, but sometimes strange things happen. It is still a very well made jacket and just has a small 'boo boo' for the moment! The seamstress at the cleaning establishment told me it was overall one of the finest pieces of leather work she had seen in a long time. Hope this helps a bit. Take good care. W>