I messed up my vintage leather jacket

[MooDeng]

So I bought this probably a year ago and always wanted to remove the lining of it by myself and today I finally did it and also damaged the thread of the sleeve.

Is this an easy fix for the tailor or does the whole jacket need to be unlined to sew the broken part and reline again?

Thanks so much.

 

[zebedee]

That’s easy to fix and a tailor can do it for you, using the same holes. Removing linings is probably also a tailor job. It’s probably easy (ish) on paper to describe doing but, if you like the jacket, let a professional handle it.

 

[Jon Crow]

That’s easy to fix and a tailor can do it for you, using the same holes. Removing linings is probably also a tailor job. It’s probably easy (ish) on paper to describe doing but, if you like the jacket, let a professional handle it.

I agree Zeb, my old Chinese guy at the repair shop has done for me using existing stitch lines, it is a pro job though, he's done a few knits for me also

 

[AerGuitar]

Did this damage occur by turning the sleeve inside out while you were removing the lining? To me, that would indicate weakening of the old cotton threads. I’ve had this happen on an old horsehide jacket that I turned inside out for some cleaning.

Is the lining currently removed? If so, you could have a shot at fixing it yourself if you’re handy with a needle and thread by turning that sleeve inside out and sewing over the old stitch line in the damaged area using the existing holes. If you aren’t comfortable doing it yourself, it would be an easy job for a pro, especially if the lining is already removed. They could also have a good look at the integrity of the stitching throughout. If you want a new lining, remember to bring the pro the old lining, as it will make it easier for them to pattern the new one.

 

[AerGuitar]

Beautiful jacket, by the way!

 

[MooDeng]

Did this damage occur by turning the sleeve inside out while you were removing the lining? To me, that would indicate weakening of the old cotton threads. I’ve had this happen on an old horsehide jacket that I turned inside out for some cleaning.

Is the lining currently removed? If so, you could have a shot at fixing it yourself if you’re handy with a needle and thread by turning that sleeve inside out and sewing over the old stitch line in the damaged area using the existing holes. If you aren’t comfortable doing it yourself, it would be an easy job for a pro, especially if the lining is already removed. They could also have a good look at the integrity of the stitching throughout. If you want a new lining, remember to bring the pro the old lining, as it will make it easier for them to pattern the new one.

Wow yes, thanks so much!
I did turn the sleeve inside out and forgot it is more than 80 years old..
I removed the additional liner that previous owner sewed in, the original lining is still there..So I don't need a new lining..
I don't think I can do it myself..haha

 

[AerGuitar]

Wow yes, thanks so much!
I did turn the sleeve inside out and forgot it is more than 80 years old..
I removed the additional liner that previous owner sewed in, the original lining is still there..So I don't need a new lining..
I don't think I can do it myself..haha

Yeah if the lining is still installed, take it to a pro! They’ll know what to do. Very cool old jacket.

 

[apabarn]

That looks like an amazing jacket. The sleeve thread issue is usually an easy fix for a good tailor, especially since the lining is still in place. Definitely worth letting a pro handle it so nothing else gets damaged.

 

[Biff42]

Yeah if the lining is still installed, take it to a pro! They’ll know what to do. Very cool old jacket.

He should buy a Cobra 20 and learn some new skills,

That is a seriously nice jacket OP and would be an easy fix for a local tailor or seamstress.

 

[MooDeng]

That looks like an amazing jacket. The sleeve thread issue is usually an easy fix for a good tailor, especially since the lining is still in place. Definitely worth letting a pro handle it so nothing else gets damaged.

Thank you! Yeah and the fitting is amazing as well, Made in Canada between between 40s to 50s though HAHA!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Dena at Great Leather could help you out for sure. Really beautiful jacket with amazing leather & grain there!

@iknowleather

www.greatleather.com

 

[apabarn]

Thank you! Yeah and the fitting is amazing as well, Made in Canada between between 40s to 50s though HAHA!

Canada in the 40s or 50s would make a lot of sense given the leather and construction. Great jacket either way.