Shaping a Todd's collar.

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Shaping a Todd's collar.

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Hey all,

Looooong time lurker here. Had a lovely Wested LC washed goat for going on almost nine or ten years now, but it never quite fit right. Was always just a bit too big. After lurking here (like I said, for a loooong time) I finally caved and ordered a medium Todd's. Jacket just arrived and I could not be more happy with the color, the texture (asked for the smoothest possible, not a big fan of striations), and that classic dark raider's look. What a buy! Only thing is, the collar is a little wonky! I think it could just be from sitting folded up in the little box like that while in transit. Maybe it just needs some time to breathe? Or does anybody have any good tips/links to other threads on shaping and molding collars? It'd be much appreciated.

Thanks a million,

Gadzooks! :TOH:
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It would all depend on the amount of wonky-ness. In order of severity: just natural wear, kneading it with your hands, mist spraying it and kneading, or some warm/hot water on it and then shaping/kneading it. I'm not an expert though, so some others may have a few better suggestions...
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Alright, thanks Tyrloch. Seems simple enough!
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Re: Shaping a Todd's collar.

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I second the use of water and hand working. I usually have to do a bit of that with my jackets.
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