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Beloved jacket back from repair (update)

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:42 am
by Weston
I sent my much loved Wested lambskin Raider's jacket off to England for a new lining today. Most of you probably know by now that I am by no means jacket poor; but that does not mean that the absence of my first true Indy jacket is not significant. Not only was this the first real Indy jacket made for me by an original maker, but it was the jacket I wore almost daily while courting the lovely woman who eventually agreed to marry me. It is very much a part of the family. When it comes back, I'll be sure to post some pics.

Weston

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:40 am
by crismans
Here's hoping that beloved friend gets back soon. :)

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:47 am
by jacksdad
I know how you feel, my wested is in for repairs as well but here in the states, the pockets are getting reenforced because they started to pull apart, I use mine daily as well and stuff alot of junk in them, so just need a little fixing. I'm having my local tailor look over the jacket for any loose seems or what ever just in case. Hope you get your jacket back in a hurry. Good luck :)

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:11 am
by knibs7
ohhh WOW :lol:

NIBS

Beloved jacket back from repair (update)

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:18 am
by Weston
I recieved a nice big package from Parcel Force today! Yes, the jacket came back, and it's better than ever!

Before:
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After:
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I sent this off in November, with mixed feelings about letting it go, but the job had to be done and I wanted Wested to do it. It took a while to get back due to a confluence of circumstance, from e-mail problems to my bank account being hijacked by perps. They actually had it done some time ago, and they were just waiting for me to pay so they could send it. They shipped it the day they recieved my payment, and I got it 1 week later.

They did an excellent job! They not only replaced the lining with a very nice polished cotton, but installed a leather collar stand, repaired the cuffs, cleaned and oiled it. Outstanding!

Thanks to everyone at Wested for the superb service!

Weston

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:24 am
by orb
Great Service! :o
How old is the jacket? Looks like a beauty!

Regards

orb

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:27 am
by Weston
It's about 12 years old. I'm looking for a recent thread that asked for pics of vintage Westeds. When I find it, I'll post a couple more pics of it.

Weston

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:45 am
by Weston
Well, I can't seem to find that other thread, probably because it's hiding in plain sight, so here are a couple more picks of my refurbished jacket.

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Better than when it was new!

Weston

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:22 am
by RCSignals
It really looks great. Nice to have your old friend back I'm sure.

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:27 am
by mark seven
Wow,Wested did a great job with the lining..she's a beauty! 8)

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:57 am
by Don't Call Me Junior!
Now that's an overhaul! Very nice job, Wested.

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:59 am
by rover smith
Still has a load of character though, nice work.

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:01 am
by DeWayne
I'm really glad to see your old jacket made it back to you Weston! It looks great. :)

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:03 am
by TheExit148
Jacket looks great! Lots of character to it, and the collar looks awesome too. Great job Wested!

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:07 am
by jacksdad
Looks great, you have the best jacket collection.