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photo2u

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Marc mndt

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@Marc mndt Where does the elastic attach? It looks like one end is on the interior gusset seam. Does it go all the way across the back to the other side? That's what it looks like to me, but wanted to make sure I understand. Thank you!
Yep, like this

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barnabus

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On a whim today I bought some cheapo leather gloves. They are just the job and fit beautifully, although built down to a price obv. But they have a strong chemical smell.

What can I do to shortcut this dissipating naturally?
 

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I would like to post some pictures of the leather on a jacket for your consideration, without providing any information on the maker to avoid any bias.

I noticed a seemingly artificial pattern when observing the leather from certain angles. It's reminiscent of the marks that the presser feet of sewing machines make around stitching, the only difference being that in this case there are no nearby stitches to account for the marks. It's too uniform to be pores in the skin. What do you make of these marks? I'm hoping someone here can provide some insight into their presence.

I used a flashlight to highlight the markings in question, I hope it did the job.
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Marc mndt

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I would like to post some pictures of the leather on a jacket for your consideration, without providing any information on the maker to avoid any bias.

I noticed a seemingly artificial pattern when observing the leather from certain angles. It's reminiscent of the marks that the presser feet of sewing machines make around stitching, the only difference being that in this case there are no nearby stitches to account for the marks. It's too uniform to be pores in the skin. What do you make of these marks? I'm hoping someone here can provide some insight into their presence.

I used a flashlight to highlight the markings in question, I hope it did the job.
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Is there a lining seam underneath? Or an inner pocket?
 

Dex

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SIMMONS BILT - TAIL GUNNER HORSEHIDE LEATHER JACKET - NATURAL

Arrived today
:)

Is those wrinkles a serious problem? Should I return it or keep it? The jacket is new and has not been worn.

Thanks
 

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Canuck Panda

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I would like to post some pictures of the leather on a jacket for your consideration, without providing any information on the maker to avoid any bias.

I noticed a seemingly artificial pattern when observing the leather from certain angles. It's reminiscent of the marks that the presser feet of sewing machines make around stitching, the only difference being that in this case there are no nearby stitches to account for the marks. It's too uniform to be pores in the skin. What do you make of these marks? I'm hoping someone here can provide some insight into their presence.

I used a flashlight to highlight the markings in question, I hope it did the job.
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Looks like pigment finished leather. The "grains" are from the paint not from the actual skin. I have a few jackets like that. Leather like this usually "fades" instead of "patinas". But these pigment finished hides are more water resistent, that's could be a plus. Machine job looks very good, triple stitched seams looks very solid and neat. The plump says its a thicker hide (3oz plus).
 

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