Well, I'll give it time to adjust. One thing's for sure - I'm not returning it to Peter. I'm wearing it whenever I can (even now). It's not tight around the shoulders, because, following the info I found at Indygear, I added 1" to the shoulder width measurement. But when I order the Patterson jacket, I'll ask for waist length. BTW, Patterson, is your PB fedora dimensionally cut? (NM)

Posted by Lavardac from 193.227.223.1 on September 08, 2000 at 01:59:27:

In Reply to: Ah, another one watches it late at night too! I'm in good company! (grins) Regards. (nm) posted by Michaelson on September 07, 2000 at 13:40:15:

: : : If it's lambskin, don't get into to big a hurry, as the lambskin will start to shape itself to you with use and will eventually end up at the correct length, believe it or not. If it's cowhide, well, that's another problem all together. To quote a character from the old BBC comedy "Are You Being Served", they said "just give it time, it should ride up with wear!" (grins) Since your jacket is brand new, and you're located closer to Wested than we are, you may want to consider returning it to Peter with your request to shorten the length. You'll have to give this some thought, though, as if you're going to return it, DON'T WEAR IT NOW! Put it back in the original bag and wait for Peter's reply. If you're going to give it a chance as it is, start wearing it and allow it to settle on your shape before jumping into making changes. These jackets don't take long to adjust to you, so you may want to give it a chance first. Once it seems to have shaped itself as much as it can, then take another look and decide if it need shortening. Find a reputable tailor who works in leather and talk to them as to what would be involved in these changes. Personally I think that eventually it will adjust itself, or at least that's been my experience with them. Hope this gives you a little food for thought. Regards. Michaelson

: : ...then you may want to "knee" it until some of the stitches go. This should result in a more relaxed fit (I believe that advice was given by Mr. Humphry?)
: : FG
: : PS: THIS WAS A JOKE! FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR JACKET - DONT "KNEE" IT!
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: : : ...then you may want to "knee" it until some of the stitches go. This should result in a more relaxed fit (I believe that advice was given by Mr. Humphry?)
: : : FG
: : : PS: THIS WAS A JOKE! FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR JACKET - DONT "KNEE" IT!
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