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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Does anyone know of a good leather alterations tailor in the Orange County area that works on heavy leather jackets? That's also reasonable? Many alteration places advertise leather but they are referring to other leather apparel, not the heavy duty leather jacket/coats.

I have 3 leather jackets that I want to get altered, one bomber and two biker. One is an old one and two are new. My problem is my size and shape, most things I have to have tailored. I need the sleeves shortened and the lower sides taken in.

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leather.com
In San Diego altered my jackets in the past. Don't know if they still do alterations.
They also made me a leather jacket that is top quality at a fair pirce....
 
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In San Diego altered my jackets in the past. Don't know if they still do alterations.
They also made me a leather jacket that is top quality at a fair pirce....
Thanks for the reply Donald, hopefully I can find someone here in Orange County.
 
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Espinoza's Leather Goods
(626) 307-5049
8730 Garvey Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770


Not in O.C. but not very far either. These guys cater to the bike crowd and can handle pretty much any leather alteration.
 
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Robert's Alterations in Santa Ana has done some great leather alterations for me. Looks like a custom fit when they're done. Their prices are listed on the website, but for the stuff you're talking about I'm sure you can negotiate. If you can't find them on the web, send me a message.

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Originally Posted by HarleyGirl76
Robert's Alterations in Santa Ana has done some great leather alterations for me. Looks like a custom fit when they're done. Their prices are listed on the website, but for the stuff you're talking about I'm sure you can negotiate. If you can't find them on the web, send me a message.

Lisa
Thanks Lisa, that's real close, I'm in Huntingtion Beach. I'll see what they can do for me.

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Most any cobbler would take on that kind of work. I've used Jim's Shoe Repair in Orange before with good results.
 
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Most any cobbler would take on that kind of work. I've used Jim's Shoe Repair in Orange before with good results.
Thanks, gonna give them a call too! Never would have thought of a cobbler...good one!
 
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