Leather alterations

[01xj]

Does anyone know, or have any of you ever had serious alterations to leather suits? I'm pretty confident I know I fit into the chest, waist and sleeves of most suits but I'm short and have a short inseam as well. If I could take a normal suit and have an inch or two taken off the bottom it would fit me great. But I'm guessing this would involve alterations to the zipper and closure down by the feet. Is this something a tailor or leather repair place could do?

I know A* make "short" suits but I don't have the money to spend on a brand new suit. I'm looking around wear classifieds and wanting to pick up something used and shorten it to fit.

[MattR302]

Adam, I emailed Barnacle Bill a while ago about shortening a pair of leather pants, here was his response:

are the knees too low? are you shortening above the knee?> or @ the cuff? above the knee is 95.00 @ the cuff is 50.00 plus return shipping ( 20.00 ) or include your own ups return shipping label. we can turn it around in a few days. thanks, bill and darethea

barnacle bill's
1106 logan road
springfield, ky 40069

Also emailed lizzy@lizzyleather.com but don't think I got a response.

[Jim]

there's a leather repair thread on here.
other NESR and NHMS riders have shipped their stuff to him from CT.

[01xj]

Thanks matt. I'll search for the other thread.

[Jim]

Update contact info:
Email: r39roberto@gmail.com
House: (508) 802-5021

Leave a voicemail. Roberto or Teresa will get back to you.

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[01xj]

Awesome thank you! Called a few places around here and none seem to be able to work with the thickness of the leather.

[GingahNinjah]

I have used these guys for lower leg alterations with great success. they had really quick turn around and the pricing wasnt horrible www.sportbikeleatherservice.com they can also do printing on leather if you want logos etc or even patches sewn on

[01xj]

Gotta get out of red group before I worry about logos and patches

[02redhawk]

I've had Lizzy repair my suit and wouldn't hesitate to send a suit to her again. Decent price and turn around.
Try calling the phone number and leave a message with your cell number. Worked for me. She usually called right back.

[South of Heaven]

I'm kinda late to this thread but there's a guy in Fall River (Roberto) who I've used in the past (and other NESR members have too). He does great work and will work on any suit EXCEPT Vanson (conflict of interest). Here's his number. #508.617.6758.....PS: he likes to text. Lol

[Jim]

I'm kinda late to this thread but there's a guy in Fall River (Roberto) who I've used in the past (and other NESR members have too). He does great work and will work on any suit EXCEPT Vanson (conflict of interest). Here's his number. #508.617.6758.....PS: he likes to text. Lol

post #3 and #5

[South of Heaven]

Didn't see post #5. I guess I'm just beating a dead horse, huh Jim? Haha. Well they always say that there's no such thing as TOO MUCH advertising.

[01xj]

I actually picked up some gear on Sunday that fits. Guys name was Mike from NH who raced an RS250 in LRRS. Sold me a joe rocket GPX suit, pair of held gloves, and a* bionic air back protector for an outstanding price. Suit fits great but there is a little bit of slack around the knees. I"m doing the sunday and monday TTD's at thompson so I plan on talking with one of his instructors and getting their input on the fit and weather it should be altered or not.