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Photo Album Restoration of my jacket

Vintage calf skin jacket restoration

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I would like a hand restoring my vintage jacket.

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Photo AlbumRestoration of my jacket

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This is the old lining. It's torn and has holes in it. ihad it removed.

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This is the new lining ihad made from a light silk material. It is very strong. Made to same size as the original. Even the label i had removed and added from the old piece.

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outside still in mint condition. it has been stored in a cool temperature

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inside the lining has been removed. I carefully turned the piece inside out, and every surface of raw hide has received at least 6 coats on Dubbin

You will notice that there are some parts which have not been treated. This is where the leather has been doubled over (no lining). These zones i have not exposed.

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Inside.

This area has been treated with Dubbin.

Inside.

This area has NOT been treated. It is still stitched and original. treatment may be required.

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The bottom can be shortened by an inch, so that the jacket ends just below the pocket. This alteration is at your discretion.

If it can be done without damaging the piece, go ahead. You can then reuse this piece elsewhere as a patch.

Cut here

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Right hand has a small tear along the seam. This is minor.

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Left hand is the worst affected. It has several tears, and may need the extra piece from the bottom as reinforcement / replacement.

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This area has not received any treatment and remains original

Dubbin applied to both pockets

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Left shoulder.

It requires a patch / reinforcement. minor tear.

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Right shoulder.

It requires a patch / reinforcement. minor tear.

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Inside collar

This area also remains original - unpicked and untreated.

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Under Collar, outside.

You can see some tearing here. This i have not attempted to treat. Requires a professional.

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Under Collar, outside.

close up of the tearing

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Under Collar, outside.

close up of the tearing