My Todd's Has a Tear...

[kozmoedave]

And I'm seriously bummed about it. I'm debating on getting another because I love mine, or going with another manufacturer this time around. Eventually I was going to get another from someone else anyway, but Todd's are awesome and so affordable, and I'm not exactly rolling in dough at the moment.

[IndianaDan]

How bad is it? You might be able to get it repaired. Pictures?

[Gadzooks]

I'd also like to see. How long did you have it? I've only just gotten a Todd's and now I'm starting to feel nervous. The only thing that ever tore on my eight year old goatskin Wested was bits of the lining, but never the leather. However, I know that lovely soft Todd's leather is a LOT lighter.

[kozmoedave]

[kozmoedave]

Kind of right where you'd expect it to be, I guess, at the bottom of the "hand warmer" pocket, just behind the front pocket. You actually can't see it unless the jacket's sitting a certain way. I would think, if such a thing is repairable at all, this would be because it's sort of hidden.

I really like this jacket and have worn it pretty much every day since September when I got it, even through a Michigan winter.

[Holt]

It's not going to do anything if you leave it alone...

but ig you want, you can open the lining and glue on a backing patch using liquid stitch or leather glue.

[kozmoedave]

You don't think it'll tear more? This is the pocket I use the most (keys). I wondered about your suggestions. I have zero experience with clothing or leather repair.

[kozmoedave]

Gadzooks, as I said, I love this jacket and don't regret the purchase for a second, tear or no tear. I've often considered buying a second one just to have it. And what happened with mine could just be a fluke. Lots of Todd's fans around here.

[Holt]

It's actually very easy. Been doing some repair work myself today.


Indy's jacket was full of holes anyways in all films. Especially around the pockets.

[IndianaDan]

As Holt said, this is easily repairable. A patch and a little glue and you'll be good to go.

OR, what size is the jacket? I'll give you $50 for it (sorry, man, it's damaged!)

[kozmoedave]

Good to know, guys, thank you.

And yeeeeah... Thanks for the offer, IndianaDan, but I'm gonna go ahead and pass.

[kozmoedave]

Where's the best place to get a leather patch and whatever else I might need for this?

[Holt]

craft stores

[JohnnyD97]

Get one of those leather repair kits they advertise for car seats and furniture. You can find them on Amazon. Worked great for a tear I had.

[JohnnyD97]

Or swing by Florida and you can use my repair kit

[kozmoedave]

I'd love to, especially with a blizzard/freezing rain going on today.

[JohnnyD97]

Come on down! We can hit Joc's Hanger bar in Orlando while you're here. In all seriousness, you might be able to find a local leather repair shop or heck, if you pay shipping I can patch and hide the damage for you. The important thing to do is reinforce it so it doesn't tear further.

[Holt]

While your at it I would definitely reinforce the other pocket as well.

But thats just me.

[kozmoedave]

Johnny, that would be a blast! Maybe someday...

Good call, Holt. Once I get supplies to do the repair, I'll see about that. I may be back with questions when I do.