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[OccultaVexillum]

@KoY it might very well be cheaper (and more comfortable) to just have the whole sole replaced. Or even finding some postman 101's.

 

[malcb33]



Maybe this is stupid, but has anyone tried turning a "normal" derby-sole into a wedge one? 

I'm actually having my cobbler do the opposite and put a commando sole on my Ann D's. Rather than fill the gap I'm sure a better long term (and probably more comfortable) option would be to have the whole sole replaced with a Vibram wedge sole. The Vibram version looks pretty darn close to the original Ann D sole.

 

[troika]

Just finished sewing the lining in this morning. Freshhh

Tropical upholstery fabric and kubaro selvedge with washed goatskin accents

 

[Benjaminba]

Maybe not the right thread for this, but anyway.. Just for fun, I picked up this old vintage coat. It's huge haha. I don't know why I got it.. The tweed fabric was just too nice I think. And cheap of course.

So the question is, should I try to salvage it? Lot of difficult tailoring required which I can't do myself: remove shoulder padding, reduce shoulder width, slim sleeves, reduce overall length some. Also, it smells funny, so dry clean. Kind of a lot of money, but if successful it might turn out pretty cool.

Problem areas: **** in the back, huge armholes which I guess means sleeves can only be tapered, not slimmed all the way, just way too wide in the chest and shoulders. It's not so visible in these photos, but the with the shoulder padding, the shoulder seam probably extend like 2 cm beyond my actual shoulders.

Could also use the fabric for an awesome tote bag I guess, but it would almost be a shame!

Pictures below are with clamps in the back

, which probably removes like 10cm.





(the clamps!)

(lol

)

 

[el Bert]



Maybe not the right thread for this, but anyway.. Just for fun, I picked up this old vintage coat. It's huge haha. I don't know why I got it.. The tweed fabric was just too nice I think. And cheap of course. So the question is, should I try to salvage it? Lot of difficult tailoring required which I can't do myself: remove shoulder padding, reduce shoulder width, slim sleeves, reduce overall length some. Also, it smells funny, so dry clean. Kind of a lot of money, but if successful it might turn out pretty cool. Problem areas: **** in the back, huge armholes which I guess means sleeves can only be tapered, not slimmed all the way, just way too wide in the chest and shoulders. It's not so visible in these photos, but the with the shoulder padding, the shoulder seam probably extend like 2 cm beyond my actual shoulders. Could also use the fabric for an awesome tote bag I guess, but it would almost be a shame! Pictures below are with clamps in the back , which probably removes like 10cm. (the clamps!) (lol )

Honestly I think the best thing you could do to make proportions work would just get sleeves shortened to your arm length, I have a Dries parka that fits oversized and once I got the sleeves shortened it was like night and day. But I think you could wear it oversized, you look slim enough to make it work.

 

[ghdvfddzgzdzg]

generally I'd agree. i mean, first question is, it's cool, but do you feel like it's you? if there's no question, proceed. dry clean if airing it out doesn't fix the smell, shorten the sleeves just enough, maybe get it slimmed down to the size you've got it pinned to, plan on wearing some thick-ass sweaters under it, and enjoy.

 

[troika]

Look out visvim

 

[iamacyborg]

Button and fabric samples for some trousers I'm working on.

 

[ClambakeSkate]

I made myself a shirt at work the other day.

Super 120s cotton/Mother-of-Pearl Buttons/Handsewn Buttonholes in Silk thread.

 

[iamacyborg]

Thick YKK Excella zips are super nice.

 

[onijo84]



Thick YKK Excella zips are super nice.

How do these compare to Super Lampo and RiRi?

 

[iamacyborg]



How do these compare to Super Lampo and RiRi?

The only RiRi and Lampo zips I've handled are on a pair of Lanvin biker pants, the Excella's feel smoother. That being said, I'm comparing wider Excella to normal width RiRi and Lampo, so not a fair comparison.

No idea on Super Lampos.

I can actually source the thicker Excella's very easily, other brands not so much, so they've got that going for them.

 

[LA Guy]



How do these compare to Super Lampo and RiRi?

I find them much more durable as well as smoother than riris. Riri zips, ime, are the premium zippers most likely to lose teeth or otherwise break. Super Lampos, ime, are not as smooth.

 

[Timbaland]

I have a pair of shiny black side zips that I want to make matte so it will go with more stuff. The shininess makes them too dressy I feel. How should I do this?

Would putting a deglosser on it ruin the leather? Would putting some kind of black polish or something like Obenauf's LP work? Or should I just leave it as is and just wear it with dressier stuff. Thanks.

 

[tgaith77]

Just use an ultra fine grit sandpaper. Use light, circular strokes. There might be some really fine scuff marks afterwards that you can just rub out with your thumb. Should give you a nice matte finish.

I had a pair of AMI black crepe soled jodphur boots that had a high gloss. Used some sandpaper on them and it knocked the shine off completely.