https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:13:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453954 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:26:23 +0000 Isabel 453954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might be a little late here, but yes, a good seamstress can do anything !!! My mom has tailored leather coats for my husband and a seamstress had added a lining and fixed tattered cuffs. It is not cheap. If it is something that you absolutely love then I think that it is worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453921 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:14:40 +0000 JennyAnne 453921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure you could get an estimate of how much it would cost at a tailor. Get the estimate and then decide how much you love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453858 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:09:54 +0000 citygirldc 453858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you are going through since I've lost a few pounds myself and nothing fits (that's a good thing) but now have to replace items that I love. I too bought a brown leather moto jacket from Italy and hate to let it go but it's just to big. so it sits prettily in my closet. I may have to consign it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453851 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:55:07 +0000 Janet 453851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I'm leaning toward the consign/sell and shop strategy. </p> <p>Darn, a reason to go shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453850 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:52:54 +0000 rae 453850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Consign/Resell and put the proceeds toward new jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453787 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:10:55 +0000 annagybe 453787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had it done. It's very expensive. And go figure I haven't worn the pieces since. Hmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453737 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:43:56 +0000 biscuitsmom 453737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I see! No, that wouldnt work then...I would bite the bullet and buy new ones in smaller sizes. The tailoring can be done, but as others have said it is pricey and theres always the chance it wont turn out just right....maybe go to a consignment shop or put them on eBay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453735 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:43:32 +0000 Suz 453735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, no advice, but I feel your pain. It's a nice problem to have (needing new clothes following weight loss) but at the same time, it can be really hard to part with certain pieces that used to make us feel wonderful, and you are right. It is SO expensive. </p> <p>I've also had alterations done (fortunately not expensive ones) and still didn't feel as wonderful in the item because it no longer worked as well with my overall body proportions or didn't suit the direction that my style is developing. It sounds as if these jackets wouldn't be like that for you, but it's worth considering with other too-large items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453733 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:42:51 +0000 Angie 453733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah. Better strategy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453726 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:39:41 +0000 modgrl 453726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet it sounds like you are not attached to these jackets. Tailoring them is going to be pricey, it could cost close to the price of a new jacket. I've had work done on leather and fur. I took them to a furrier to get them redone. It was expensive but I loved the pieces and never looked back. That was 10 years ago and I am still wearing my 20+year old leather blazer. You have to be really committed to the piece to make it worthwhile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453692 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:25:18 +0000 Janet 453692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BM, they're not really a belting type of jacket -- one is sort of moto style, and the other zips up the front, has some nice slimming vertical detailing, and a cute little peplum detail in the back. I actually saw thst very jacket on one of the online sales sites yesterday (gilt, maybe? Or hautelook). A belt would really ruin the effect. It looked great on me a year ago! :-/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453686 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:21:29 +0000 Janet 453686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, we posted at the same time. I'm not sure it would be worth it -- I think I'll start eyeing the newer options out in the stores now. Theree might be something out there I love more than what I currently have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453682 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:18:16 +0000 biscuitsmom 453682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, the only alterations Ive had done on leather jackets is having the sleeves shortened (cheap.) Would belting them work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453680 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:17:09 +0000 Janet 453680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, DL and missvee. I'm getting dressed for the day now and have found yet another jacket that is really too roomy. And that's layer over a dress AND a denim jacket! I'm a little surprised, actually. </p> <p>I think it's a combination of going down almost two full sizes and my increasingly discerning eye. What once would have seemed acceptable no longer makes me feel fab. </p> <p>Losing weight is expensive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453676 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:14:04 +0000 Angie 453676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It can absolutely be done! One of my clients successfully tailored two moto jackets. But it costs a pretty penny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453619 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:23:38 +0000 missvee 453619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's worthwhile checking with a good tailor, but I agree the cost vs. benefit might not make sense. I'd suggest you check and see what else is out there before you make the final decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453607 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:16:47 +0000 DressLover 453607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would probably have to find a specialty tailor/purveyor of custom made leather goods to have the alteration turn out properly. With leather, you can't undo a mistake as the leather will be permanently punctured by the stitching so you need someone with a lot of expertise. I honestly think the alteration could be over $100 a jacket, so you are likely better off selling and finding replacements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-a-leather-jacket#post-453599 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:08:11 +0000 Janet 453599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since losing weight, I've been ruthlessly cleaning out the closet, and I've gotten rid of a huge percentage of the clothes that no longer fit my body and/or my style. I've also taken a number of things to be tailored so I can keep them. </p> <p>But the items that are now giving me pause are two nice leather jackets -- one is a grey Tahari and the other is a black Bagatelle. Both were purchased last winter, so I haven't worn them a whole lot yet. When I put them on now, I can definitely tell they're roomy unless I wear multiple layers under them. </p> <p>Has anyone here had leather jackets successfully taken in? I imagine it's not cheap. I got both jackets on good sales so I didn't pay a lot for them. I'm wondering if it's more worthwhile to sell them since they're in such good condition and shop for replacements. </p>