So, I just received a beautiful Raiders Lambskin from Wested, custom. I am going to need to ask for an alteration and I'm wondering if anyone knows if they'll do it for me. Is Wested typically good about this stuff?
I didn't place a super complicated order-I asked for the 80s cut with slightly longer sleeves, as I've got long arms. I actually emailed Gemma 2 days after placing the order with the request for 80s cut (I forgot to include this initially) and he told me they had already cut it but would re-cut it from standard to 80s for me. I didn't think to mention narrower action pleats, I assumed it came along with the 80s cut. Well I got the jacket and while it is the 80s cut and I love it the action pleats are HUGE. They flare out terribly. I've put an email in to Gemma requesting that they alter the pleats to the 1.25" depth that they should have been.
Does anyone know if this will require a major re-working of the cut and if Wested will even do it for me? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
I'm wondering if a phone call over to the UK would be more effective than an email? Are they good on the phone? I'm assuming I would speak to Gemma.....?
great to hear that everything worked out for you.and while they are at it make them change the sliders to rectangulars..if you dont allready have that on your jakcet...just something that popped in my head..cause wested tends to use their D-rings alot..
I actually enjoy the D-ring look! Is there an advantage to the rectangular ones or is that simply the more SA? I must admit these details don't concern me as much as the fit does. And those huge action pleats just look silly.
I plan on wearing this jacket in as much as possible and I don't want the straps sliding out so I made that request as well. I will post pics when I get the finished product!
