Jacket Altering ? Need opinions !!!
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Jacket Altering ? Need opinions !!!
Basically
- should I get my Wested jacket's body taken in?
It's a tad too long for me and I want more of a Raiders look - but I'm worried about
A) Cost
and
B) if it will affect the overall proportions and look of my Jacket?
And how much should I get it taken in - I was thinking two Inches.
What say you ?
Here's some pics:
(yes I know that's Karen Allen)
Thanks !
- should I get my Wested jacket's body taken in?
It's a tad too long for me and I want more of a Raiders look - but I'm worried about
A) Cost
and
B) if it will affect the overall proportions and look of my Jacket?
And how much should I get it taken in - I was thinking two Inches.
What say you ?
Here's some pics:
(yes I know that's Karen Allen)
Thanks !
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I don't think you should attempt it. There seems to be a lot of work to do to achieve the result you are thinking of.
If you get the jacket shortened you'd have to get the pockets and straps taken off and moved upwards and this is not possible as the pockets are cut into the jacket, not to mention all the holes left where the stitching was.
Unfortunately, you've fallen victim to the fact that the Roltaa has been made longer for the taller fans.
If you get the jacket shortened you'd have to get the pockets and straps taken off and moved upwards and this is not possible as the pockets are cut into the jacket, not to mention all the holes left where the stitching was.
Unfortunately, you've fallen victim to the fact that the Roltaa has been made longer for the taller fans.
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i think you need a jacket at least 3" shorter from what i can tell by 2D photos. your best bet is to save on the alteration costs (which will be significant) and put that towards a new jacket with the right measurements........or you can just enjoy the jacket you have. i think the distressing looks great and you pull off the look quite nicely in the second photo.
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I think it looks amazing, and you should definitely not get it altered. Okay, so maybe it's length isn't screen accurate to Raiders, but the length looks really good. Personally, I prefer a slightly longer jacket to the usual shortness of the Raiders jackets. To me, something about a longer jacket actually helps create that 'battered' look Indy has, since I tend to imagine he wouldn't have been worried about his jacket fitting perfectly.
I think it looks great, and you definitely shouldn't sell it. Unless, of course, it's to me, and at some point in time when I can afford it.
I think it looks great, and you definitely shouldn't sell it. Unless, of course, it's to me, and at some point in time when I can afford it.
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Heck I'm selling it - PM me if your interested!
Check out this thread for more info:
viewtopic.php?t=31265
AJ
Check out this thread for more info:
viewtopic.php?t=31265
AJ