Remember that beautiful, expensive leather coat that is hanging in your closet? Do you remember why you don't wear it anymore? We can replace broken zippers, snaps, and eyelets. We can also fix torn linings and ripped seams. There are many times where zippers can be repaired--sparing you the expense of a total replacement. There are all kinds of things we can do to restore your leather garment so it can be worn once again!

The motorcycle vest! If there was ever a way to express your personality, this is it! Whether you have that small event patch or a handful of patches that have been collected over the years, we can sew them on for you. As a bonus, bring those patches in and we will help you place them! It's OK if you don't know what you want--there's no right or wrong here. This is your story and we will help you tell it. We typically open the lining of your garment and sew between the layers and close it back up. We can sew patches down to the lining, if you prefer

Make sure your leather jacket fits you well across the shoulders and chest, and that the armholes are high enough. It's not that these parts can't be altered; it's that the alteration can be expensive and risky.

Whether it's a motorcycle jacket, a bomber jacket or a blazer, leather jackets are the epitome of cool and are always in style. If your leather jacket is too big or stretched out, you can make it smaller. Leather that gets wet tends to stretch out a little; let it air dry and it will return to its original size. If you apply heat, however, either with hot water or by drying it with hot air, your leather jacket will shrink.

Exposing leather to heat will cause it to have a worn appearance. Take your leather jacket to a tailor for alterations if you don’t want to risk any wear or damage.

Do not put any other articles of clothing in the washing machine with your leather jacket.

Do not place a jacket with fur lining or fur trim in the washing machine -- fur cannot be washed in water.

Leather shrinks due to several different factors. Hot water is one of the quickest ways to shrink leather, but it will not work as well without the addition of rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol strips the leather of any protective barriers and allows the water to soak deep into the pores of the leather. Using a water and alcohol mix is a much more effective way to shrink leather than simply using water alone. You can repeat the shrinking process as many times as you like, but the leather will not get much smaller after the initial shrinking.

While hemming a sleeve on a leather jacket do not cut the leather as you can lengthen the sleeves ahead in future if you need them. Fold up the inside layering to half an inch which is lower than the leather fold.

The zippers on the sleeves of leather jackets are intended to give a snug fit, so the wind doesn't blow up the sleeve if on a motorcycle. The cuff end has to be large enough for your hand to slip through.

Whatever your flavor of leather jacket might be – black, red, brown, modern, biker, trendy and however way you like to wear it – over hoodies, t-shirts or button downs there is a style out there for you.

Most coats are classic enough to wear for years. But that long leather coat probably looks dated today. Most of the leather and suede coats and jackets from the '80s and '90s were stiff and thick-skinned, with boxy silhouettes, big shoulder pads and zip-out linings

The right size leather jacket should feel snug and hug your armpits closely. You shouldn't have any more than three inches of extra fabric at any one spot. Leather stretches out as you wear it, so you don't want a roomy jacket to get even bigger.

Wet leather shrinks because water bonds with and displaces its lubricating oils, leaving its components (fibers and protein) exposed to the air as it dries.

Put very simply, water is no friend to leather. When leather gets wet and dries it causes the material to stiffen and lose its natural supple appeal. ... One product that is very effective at waterproofing leather is Nikwax. This product is aimed at shoes and boots but will also work on jackets and coats.

To avoid scuffing or damaging the leather, use a dry cotton cloth, nubuck cloth, or camel hair brush. Clean finished leather with a damp cloth. Test your jacket first by dropping a single drop of water onto it. If the water stays on the surface, it is safe to wipe dirt from the leather using a slightly damp cloth.

Just like with saddle soap, a little bit of leather conditioner goes a long way. To use it, apply a very thin coating of the conditioner to the leather, then buff it using a soft cloth, like an old T-shirt, to work the conditioner into the hide and bring the leather to a shine.

Difference between leather and suede is that both types of leather are sanded to produce a velvet soft feel. The main difference is that nubuck is sanded on the outer surface of the leather, the part that would have been the exterior skin of the animal, while suede is sanded on the inner layer of the skin.

Suede leather is not quite durable, but still strong. Suede is leather, yes. It's actually a leather split, meaning it was cut from the thickness of the leather and doesn't include the top layer of the animal's skin. ... Keeping suede looking good is more difficult because you lose the “magic tricks” that leather has.

Some would say that suede is better than leather when it comes to style. ... Leather is made from animal's skin like cattle while suede is made exactly from inner splits of leather itself. Both of them are processed differently and use basic materials. When it comes to texture, suede is much softer compared to leather.

Suede is known for being softer and more supple than leather, as well as being more expensive. ... Suede has a very soft, porous surface, making it highly susceptible to dirt and moisture. Suede is a very high maintenance fabric whereas, with the correct products, leather is a lot easier to look after.

Types of Leather

Full Grain or Top Grain Leather – (the best)

Corrected or Embossed Grain – (2nd best, full grain)

Split Suede – (functional and inexpensive leather hides)

Nubuck Sueded Grain – (look but don't touch – very sensitive leather)

Reconstituted, Bonded or Fibre Leather – (Recycled, particle board)

To check a real leather just drop a small amount of water on the good, as real leather absorbs moisture. If the good is fake, the water will simply puddle up on top. But real leather will absorb a small drop of water in only a few seconds , telling you quickly if it is genuine. Know that real leather goods are rarely ever cheap.

Have you purchased a new leather jacket and it doesn't fit you correctly, or perhaps, your old leather garment has been damaged or torn? Our highly experienced leather specialists have the expertise to perform high-quality alterations and repairs to your leather garment. We strongly believe that Leather Alterations and Leather Repairs should be performed by specialists, like ourselves, as the work which is not performed by a qualified specialist could lead to your garment being damaged beyond repair. Our knowledge combined with meticulous attention to detail allows us to perform any type of Leather Alterations and Repairs on any type of leather garments made from any type of leather with any type of detail or embellishment. Whether the sleeves of your leather jacket need to be shortened from the shoulder or the whole panel of your leather garment needs replacing our talented leather specialists can skilfully carry out the necessary leather alterations and repairs. Visit us for a free consultation and let our experienced team of tailors and seamstresses help you find the best possible solution for your leather garment.

If your leather jacket, leather trousers or leather skirt does not fit you as it should or is ripped or damaged, then we have the skills to carry out the required alterations or repairs to the highest possible standard. We strongly believe that Leather Alterations and Leather Repairs should be always undertaken by professionals, like ourselves, as Leather Alterations that are not performed correctly can ruin your garment and are nearly always irreversible. Our experience combined with imagination and attention to detail allows us to perform very complex Leather Alterations and Repairs on all kinds of leather garments made from any type of leather with any type of detail or embellishment. Our leather alteration experts can perform any kind of alterations from a simple leather skirt hem shortening to a complex panel replacement on a leather coat. A tear or rip does not need to mean the end of a leather jacket or coat. Our skilled and experienced leather alteration specialists have the ability to replace panels and use specialised techniques to restore your leather garment to its original condition.

Our highly experienced leather specialists will alter and repair your leather jacket, leather trousers or leather skirt to perfection. If your leather garment does not fit you or it has been torn or damaged, then we have the expert skill to carry out the required alterations and repairs to a very high standard. We strongly recommend that you only trust specialists, like ourselves, with such delicate work to avoid your leather garment being ruined irreversibly by an unqualified person. We can perform Leather Alterations and Repairs on all kinds of leather garments and work with any type of leather, plain or embellished. Visit us for a complimentary consultation if your leather jacket needs to be altered or repaired and our specialists will be delighted to help you find the right solution for your garment.