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How to repair a large tear in a black leather jacket?

Posted by bibou on Monday, January 28, 2013

Q. My son has a nice leather jacket that got caught in his bike chain when he had it tied around his waist biking home. The tear started at the cuff of the pocket and has torn 2 or 3 inches toward the front near the zipper

What's the best way to repair it? It does have a liner. Is anything better than just using duct tape on the inside?

A. Take it to a shoe repair store for their advice. Amazing the things they can do.

How do I repair a small tear on a leather jacket?
Q. The tear does not go all the way through. Is there anything I can use to repair it? or what places will do a repair job?

A. for best results I would go to a taylor. They do make a liquid leather for leather and vinyl repai, but I would not recommend it

How much would repairing a rip in a leather jacket cost?
Q. My boyfriend ripped his new leather jacket. The tear is relatively clean (not frayed), and about 3-4 inches long. The liner underneath is not ripped. Any idea on a quote, and timeframe? I don't want to take it to the tailer, when it would be cheaper to get a new jacket.

A. I took mine to a shoe repair place that advertised that they also fix other leather items. They used an adhesive that was applied to the inside and even though I know where the tear is (which was about the same size as yours), I have trouble finding it. My coat is very thin leather, the repair was only $20, and I got it back in a couple of days. Some things are best done by professionals, and I wouldn't even think of attempting something like that on an expensive garment. You'd have to find a tailor that worked with leather and it's really a simple process, just not one you want to try yourself, so I'd check your local yellow pages to find someone.

How can I repair a 1/4 inch tear in my leather jacket? See below for more details.?
Q. The rip occurred when my sleeve got snagged on a door post. The rip is all the way through (you can see the cloth liner inside). Is there a kind of glue that can be used? Any suggestions you might have will be appreciated.

A. This is the sort of thing I'd take to a leather specialist... I suspect it's going to be barge cement for a cheap fix or replacing all or part of the sleeve for the "better fix". (I'd consider putting a trim piece over the hole myself).

Motorcycle shops usually know who are the good leatherworkers in the area.

How can i repair a pigskin leather jacket that got wet?
Q. I Bought A $300 REAL pigskin leather jacket about 2 months ago. I Wore it oneday and it started raining and now it has a sueded texture. How can i fix this? PLEASE HELP!!??

A. Take it to a leather specialists.



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How can I repair stitch holes in a leather jacket where a badge has been removed?

Posted by bibou on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Q.

A. You can't. Holes in leather are permanent. You may be able to cover it with something - a decorative pin, a badge, a leather design glued on.

Can I use shoe polish to repair a leather jacket???
Q. My boyfriend is flying from Europe to the U.S. tomorrow and there's a abbrasion (wear) mark (about 2 inches wide) on his leather coat from carrying a heavy backpack. This abbrasion has made the leather in this area lighter brown than the rest of the coat. I don't have one of those leather repair kits you see on TV. Has anyone ever tried using shoe polish on a leather coat? Or where in the states can you buy a leather repair kit. Please specify the store names.

And one more question. I have a white leather jacket with a blue pen mark. I've tried "Quick n Brite" and stain remover for pens. It doesn't come out. Any suggestions? If you scrub too hard you damage the leather.

A. Do not use shoe polish as this will not stay on the finish and will make matters worse. Also do not use any repair items 'as seen on TV' as these are not recommended by the technicians in the industry. Most of them are supplied by companies who have no idea what they are doing.

Usually store bought products do not work and you would be much better leaving it and having it looked at by a proper technician.

A pen mark on leather can possibly removed by an ink remover (available from the people below) but it is best left to a technician again as they may need solvents to remove it and then they will be able to fix the finish as well.. As you say if you scrub too hard or use the wrong products you will daamge the finish on the leather.

How can I repair my black leather jacket with a large rip on one sleeve?
Q.

A. I wouldn't know how to do it yourself, but other businesses are:

-laundries specifiying in leather/fur
-leather retailers
-Harley Davidson retail stores
-stores for western wear & horse tack, saddles, etc.
-professional shoe repair
-upholstery shops

How to Repair a Leather Jacket?
Q. I had this leather jacket jacket that I have had for about 7 years, and because of it's age the leather is getting worn. There are no tears in the leather, it is just getting dull looking. Is there a way to repair that and bring it back to its leather shine?

A. Go to a tailor, they often have supplies for maintaning clothes :)
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Need a black leather jacket repaired?
Q. My husband stupidly stuck a sticker (name tag) on his expensive Italian black leather jacket. When he took it off, he ripped little pieces of the leather off with the sticker. Now you can see a huge outline across his chest of where the sticker used to be.

What can we do now?? We don't know any place who repairs leather and we're afraid they might do a botched-up job. Please help.

PS - Any places in NY?

A. Ugg! Gosh, who would have thought a simple sticker could cause such damage?? I also learned the hard way to never stick anything to my clothing, ever. But, in the future, if you MUST stick a name tag to your clothing, it is best to first quickly stick and unstick it to a garment several times to pick up lots of lint, making the sticker less sticky, so when you go to remove it, it is not stuck.

Leather is a very tricky "fabric" to repair because it is actually a hide and has no weave making up the fibers. I know vinyl can be repaired with melting a substance on the tear to bring it back together, but I doubt highly that would work for leather. The thing about leather is that once a needle hole penetrates the hide, that hole is there for good. Sewing this tear would only highlight
the area with thread and holes. A seamstress is not the professional you need to seek help for this repair.

Contact a luggage, pocketbook or leather car seat repair shop. Someone who specializes in leather repair is your best option. Special techniques and tools are used to make the repair less conspicuous by these professionals. Look through the yellow pages for businesses who specialize in seamless leather repair. Ask to see completed work and ask questions about how they intend to do the work and the expected results. If you are not 100% satisfied with their answers or you get the least bit of an odd feeling, take your jacket and move on to find another person to help you.

Good luck.



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What do you do to clean a leather jacket?

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Q. I have a Members Only leather jacket (Could use a little cleaning) but I don't know how to clean it. How do you clean a leather jacket?

A. KB is right! Don't risk ruining it. And be sure to take it to one that specializes in leather and suede

What is the best way to clean a leather jacket?
Q. I have a lambskin black leather coat. Since all the bad weather lately it has little spots on it. They look similar to water spots like your dishwasher may leave on your dishes. What is the best way to remove them?
Where can I get saddle soap?

A. Please do not use saddle soap it may do it a lot of damage.

If it is a lambskin with the wool still on it it will have to be treated like suede and also needs a good wterproofing protector on it to help stop this kind of thing happening. If you use saddle soap on this type of leather you will ruin it.

How to clean a leather jacket without drycleaners?
Q. Okay so a friend of my moms gives me and my sis some clothes from like garage sales and such. I wound up with this awesome beautiful leather jacket. but it smells soooo bad! like someone just out their cigarettes butts out on the animal and then tore it's skin off! i don't want to pay $40 on getting it cleaned unless i absolutely have to. Can i toss it in the washer? i already tried air-ing it out, gentle cleaners, leather cleaners and spraying it with some air freshener. help!!!!

A. For the love of God, don't throw it in the washer. I'm sorry to say that you're just gonna have to bite the bullet, and take it to the cleaners. One good thing about it thought is that you can't buy a good leather jacket for over 100.00, so you really got a good deal since it was free.

How can I clean a leather jacket?
Q. Collar stained from skin oils.

A. Leather garments requires the services of a professional dry cleaner. A do-it-yourself job can only lead to disaster.

How do you clean a leather jacket?
Q. My dog somehow managed to pee on my boyfriend's leather jacket. It's just a little bit, the jacket isn't soaked in pee or anything. I was wondering if there is an at home way to clean a leather jacket, or if we'll be forced to pay for dry cleaning?

A. â¢To clean your jacket, wet a sponge or cloth with a little bit of mild soap or clothing detergent and water. Wipe the jacket all over with the cloth, but don't scrub. Rinse by wiping a damp cloth using plain water until all of the soap residue is gone.

â¢Sponge up any excess water with a dry cloth, and hang the jacket where it can dry at room temperature.

â¢To prevent cracking, you should rub in oil specially made for leather garments ( You can find that in Wal-Mart or Target and other stores), after your jacket is fully dried.



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Is there a difference between new york city marc jacobs and new york city andrew marc?

Posted by bibou

Q.

A. Go to their website, find the 1-800# and call them. We don't work for MJ or AM. They are completely two different designers/ brand names. Marc Jacobs is not the same as ANDREW MARC.

how much does a ticket cost on the marc train from new york to baltimore?
Q.

A. The MARC train does not operate between NY and Baltimore.

Amtrak on the other hand does.

The fare from NY Penn Station to Baltimore's Penn Station ranges from $64 to $110 one way depending on the NE Regional train and $148 for the Acela Express.

You can get MARC trains at Baltimore's Penn Station

http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/

Marc Jacobs store in New York?
Q. I'm going to New York in December and I'm going to go to the Marc by Marc Jacobs store on 384 Bleecker St.

I heard it's one big inter-connected store of accessories, special items, mens, womens, etc. is this true?

I also heard that the people who work there are really rude, again true?

And one more thing, do they ever have any sort of sales or deals?

Any general info. on this store is appreciated. Thanks!

A. Hey! Do you mean the one on Bleecker St. 385? Haha, there's a "Little Marc Jacobs" on 382 and a "Marc by Marc Jacobs accessories" one in Bleecker St. 385.

Ok, now I'll assume you are a woman. So I wil recommend ANOTHER one of their stores in NYC. It's the one on 403 to 405 Bleecker St. that sells "Women's Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Shoes" which will have a lot more selection than the one on Bleecker St. 385. So if I were you I'd go to the 2nd one cause they have a lot more merchandise.

Now, the employees may or may not be mean. Some of them really are little brats who won't treat you well unless you're wearing the new Ready-To-Wear of Louis Button and Marc Jacobs. So, I suggest that you war your best clothes and hope for the best :D They have sales depending on their season merchandise,. Considering the new collection is Fall/Winter 2009 for most fashion houses, their sales for that will be in February because in March their 2010 Spring/Summer merchandise hits their stalls.

I've never been to NYC so I don't know how it will be but I hope it surpasses your expectations. Hope it works out ;D

Cheers!

-Alex

EDIT:

To dkny6_98, Marc Jacobs has four clothing lines. Marc Jacobs is his most expensive then comes Marc by Marc Jacobs (which isn't useless cheap accessories. This has 2 catwalk shows a year and most of their stuff goes for more than $500), then he has "Little Marc Jacobs" which is kids wear and pretty expensive, and then there is "Jacobs by Marc by Marc Jacobs". The last one I mentioned is the one that sells cheap accessories and it is referred to as his "Affordable clothing line". You might have mixed it up because their tags say "Marc by Marc Jacobs" instead of "Jacobs by Marc by Marc Jacobs". That is probably because it's just TOO long ;D. So yeah I just wanted to clear that up :)

What is Marc New York?
Q. Is Marc New York by Marc Jacobs i love one of the purses and I was wondering if it is the same designer! Thanks

A. Marc New York is by Andrew Marc, not Marc Jacobs. Marc Jacobs does his own line and one called Marc by Marc Jacobs (MBMJ).

https://www.andrewmarc.com/
https://www.andrewmarc.com/marcnewyork/

Does anyone know Marc Anthony the New York-Rican?
Q. The question might make it sound as if I am gay. Well I am not. I am a musician and seek the opportunity to play in any of his concerts or work in the studio. I am 20 years old and there is no better music than italian music and his. True fan since I was 8 yrs old, the first Record and the Long hair. To be taken seriously only, email me at fammo386@yahoo.com

A. Yes, hes a great salsa singer, from NY, currently married with J.Lopez and honestly I don't see why your question is gay.



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i want to buy a leather lambskin zipper jacket, hip length with a hood, anyone know where i can find this?

Posted by bibou

Q. ive been looking on the internet

A. Kenneth Cole always have nice lambskin jackets. Try their site.



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