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Post by indianasloan on Jan 7, 2012 14:21:21 GMT -5
I just received a wested lambskin( thank you so much tibor). I LOVE this jacket!! It fits perfectly everywhere except the sleeves. They are too long. I have read on here about people shrinking their jackets. Could I wet just the sleeves and maybe tumble it on low heat for a few minutes at a time( say 10 minutes) and check it? It has a cotton lining so I'm assuming that will shrink as well. Will it change the look of the sleeves in comparison to the rest of the jacket( texture, color)? I can roll them under and it's ok but I'd really love to shrink them at least an inch to inch and a half. All help is appreciated!
Thanks,
David
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indyclone25
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Post by indyclone25 on Jan 7, 2012 18:12:45 GMT -5
how long do they hang over your hands? i bought my todds jacket an d the arms were a bit long , but eventually they started to get shorter and i really didnt have to worry about it anymore . and my jacket is lambskin.
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Post by indianasloan on Jan 7, 2012 19:01:59 GMT -5
how long do they hang over your hands? i bought my todds jacket an d the arms were a bit long , but eventually they started to get shorter and i really didnt have to worry about it anymore . and my jacket is lambskin. They hang down almost to the middle knuckles on my fingers. I'd say they're close to two inches too long. I just got it yesterday but I've worn it a lot. They actually seem to have stretched out more from wearing it.  |
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Post by tex1272 on Jan 7, 2012 19:30:59 GMT -5
I had that problem with a Wested LC cow I acquired last year. I took it to a tailor and the sleeves are perfect.
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Post by niagrawhipco on Jan 8, 2012 4:34:33 GMT -5
I'd suggest having a tailor make the necessary adjustments because if you try and shrink the jacket, the whole thing will shrink, not just the sleeves.
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Post by fifthchamber on Jan 8, 2012 7:14:24 GMT -5
Although he could just wet and wrinkle the sleeves, which would "spot reduce" on the arms only...
That said...The sleeves are way too long..And as good as shrinking is, it'd be impressive indeed to reduce the arms by a few inches...I agree with the guys here, tailor it...Leave it a touch longer than you need for natural wrinkling, but you'd be hard pressed to shrink it accurately enough to make that work I feel..
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Post by Kt. Templar on Jan 8, 2012 9:30:25 GMT -5
The sleeves will naturally wrinkle and you'll lose some length eventually.Before you get them shortened, wear it for a good while. Wetting the sleeves with hot water and then wearing it dry will distress the sleeves and also produce some wrinkles that will shorten the sleeve slightly.
It is very easy to have a tailor over shorten the sleeves and then you've ruined the jacket. Also make sure the tailor understands you want the sleeves turned over and the stitching inside. The worst thing they can do is stitch over the cuff (like the bottom of jeans)... I had this happen to me.... could have strangled the guy.
Personally, for me sleeve length is correct with the hands at your sides and have the cuff fall midway between your knuckles and wrist, on me that is where the webbing of the thumb meets the hand.
Good luck!
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Post by indianasloan on Jan 8, 2012 12:52:02 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I think I'm gonna try the wet and wear. Do I need to push them up myself to achieve the wrinkles or will it do it on it's own?
Thanks,
David
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Post by Kt. Templar on Jan 8, 2012 17:24:55 GMT -5
Just bending your arms will achieve it. Driving is a good position, as long as you are not likely to be distracted by damp arms!!
Or playing some sort of computer/console game!
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