Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
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Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Hello all.
My apologies for not posting this earlier.
As in the post with the same name, which gave me the inspiration to try this with my S&J ToD
Link to the original: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71506" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thank you noctisariel.
Ok, well I found a local seamstress who has experience on working on leather, this is key in finding the right tailor.
My ToD pleats were blowing out and while this may be screen accurate, it was a distraction to me.
My S&J Truck jacket does this too, but not as bad and I'm on the fence.
So when went to talk to her, one of my questions was asking her to take pictures of the process.
Which she did and did one better, she posted on a blog for anyone to see and read about the process.
THE LINK: https://www.instructables.com/Tailoring ... sset-Flat/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
She did good, the material she used wasn't an elastic, but more of a T-shirt material.
Now while this works, the elastic maybe be better material and it may go back at some point if the material she used start to wear out.
I can't feel the material, not at all.
Cost for her is $60.00 and hour, and it took her a half hour.
My cost $30.00 + $10.00 for her to do the instructional. Which was my pleasure to pay for any and all to feel a better understanding of the process.
(I'm hoping this becomes a sticky so it won't get lost in the pages of COW )
So some pictures of before & after.
Before
After
I hope this is helpful to anyone on the fence.
The only scary thing is after they open the seam, they can only close it up one way, and is not the same as the orrigiginal, but is a minor thing and you hardly notice.
Croft
My apologies for not posting this earlier.
As in the post with the same name, which gave me the inspiration to try this with my S&J ToD
Link to the original: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71506" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thank you noctisariel.
Ok, well I found a local seamstress who has experience on working on leather, this is key in finding the right tailor.
My ToD pleats were blowing out and while this may be screen accurate, it was a distraction to me.
My S&J Truck jacket does this too, but not as bad and I'm on the fence.
So when went to talk to her, one of my questions was asking her to take pictures of the process.
Which she did and did one better, she posted on a blog for anyone to see and read about the process.
THE LINK: https://www.instructables.com/Tailoring ... sset-Flat/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
She did good, the material she used wasn't an elastic, but more of a T-shirt material.
Now while this works, the elastic maybe be better material and it may go back at some point if the material she used start to wear out.
I can't feel the material, not at all.
Cost for her is $60.00 and hour, and it took her a half hour.
My cost $30.00 + $10.00 for her to do the instructional. Which was my pleasure to pay for any and all to feel a better understanding of the process.
(I'm hoping this becomes a sticky so it won't get lost in the pages of COW )
So some pictures of before & after.
Before
After
I hope this is helpful to anyone on the fence.
The only scary thing is after they open the seam, they can only close it up one way, and is not the same as the orrigiginal, but is a minor thing and you hardly notice.
Croft
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Excellent results. I'm glad you posted this follow up! Your tailor did a great job, and I love that she added the instructions to her site.
The initial thread prompted me to ask S&J if they could include the typical elastic band that some other makers include in their jackets. I know it is not screen accurate, but it does give the jacket a more fitted look. My jacket hadn't been made yet, so Diego responded that it would not be a problem and happily included the elastic. My jacket is now complete and will be shipping soon. I will be sure to post pictures and review on their thread when I receive it.
The initial thread prompted me to ask S&J if they could include the typical elastic band that some other makers include in their jackets. I know it is not screen accurate, but it does give the jacket a more fitted look. My jacket hadn't been made yet, so Diego responded that it would not be a problem and happily included the elastic. My jacket is now complete and will be shipping soon. I will be sure to post pictures and review on their thread when I receive it.
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Thank you Mods.
Croft
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
What a huge difference! Glad you took the plunge on this modification. It's amazing to see what an improvement this makes in not just the appearance but the fit as well.
Cheers Croft!
Cheers Croft!
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Excellent job!
Congrats!!
Congrats!!
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Is that lambskin? If so, dang, it looks awesome,
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Why yes. Yes. It is.
As only a S&J jacket should be made of.
And thank you.
Croft
As only a S&J jacket should be made of.
And thank you.
Croft
Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Looks excellent
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Re: Part II : Putting the "Action" back in the Action Pleats
Croft, you know what I'm gonna say...
Gorgeous jacket! I especially love the back. And if it looks a great on you!
Gorgeous jacket! I especially love the back. And if it looks a great on you!