Restoring a leather jacket at home

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How to repair a jacket with your own hands
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Video: repairing a tear on a leather jacket

How to repair a jacket with your own hands

If you have torn your leather jacket, do not despair and rush to the workshop. Repairing a leather jacket can be done on your own.

leather jacket torn — When holes or cuts form, the question arises of how to seal a leather jacket at home.

Damage to such clothing is subject to:

if you are caught on a sharp object, then you will have to repair the tear of the material;
scratches appear when the skin has not broken through, but has left characteristic shallow grooves and stripes;
scuffs occur as a result of strong or constant friction of the jacket on a hard surface;
color fading also refers to repair, although it affects more the appearance than the integrity of the product itself.

How to seal a cut on a jacket

If you find yourself in trouble far from home, buy an ordinary home patch at your nearest pharmacy.

cut on the leather jacket — If a hole appears on the sleeve or chest, it is recommended to use patches or keeper tape, as they are highly durable.

Stick a piece of it on the cut of the jacket from the seamy side, gently ripping apart the lining. This will prevent the product from tearing any further, and you will be able to repair it at home with your hands.

repair of a leather jacket with glue — In the event of a cut, you can repair your leather jacket with your own hands using glue and a patch, tape, plaster or adhesive tape.

Examine the nature of the damage carefully:

If the cut is minor, prepare a thick patch slightly larger than the cut. For example, use leatherette.
For bonding, use Moment or shoe glue to seal up any damage.
Treat the patch and bonding area with degreaser or solvent.
Apply a thin layer of glue to the surface of the patch and the cut.
Place a patch on the seamy side of the jacket to the break.
Smooth all edges gently, do not wrinkle or pucker the fabric. Place a flat, heavy object on the patch for 24 hours until the adhesive is completely dry.
Then, from the front side, use a toothpick to glue the sides of the cut together, especially if the skin of the product is rough and dense.

gluing before and after — When repairing colored jackets, use salicylic or ethyl alcohol as a degreaser. Unlike acetone, they do not dissolve paint.

How to close the gap

How to repair a leather jacket if it is torn slightly, leaving a thin tear. It is sealed in a manner similar to the cut.

tear on leather jacket — The tearing of the material is a problem that owners of leather jackets often face.

You just need to observe a few nuances in the work:

Select the patch so that it is larger than the total area of damage on the jacket.
Avoid straight edges with sharp corners on the patch. It can be seen from the front side. Cut the wavy edge of the patch.
Glue the wrong side of the product and the patch well with glue. Align them so that all edges are neatly straightened.
Wait for the glue to dry.
Using a needle or toothpick dipped in glue on the front side of the jacket, gently coat the folds of the gap and glue the edges together.

gluing — There is no rush to close the gap and not redo the work.

What to do if part of the material is ripped out

If part of the material is torn out and a small hole appears, try to fix the trouble with the help of "liquid skin". It is a restoration that can repair and restore any damaged area.

hole in leather jacket — A lacerated "wound" is the worst thing that can happen to a leather jacket. But if you wish, it can be restored using leather or a patch.

Apply a layer of "liquid skin" to the damaged area using a spatula or any other small flat instrument. After drying, apply a second coat. Gently rub and scrape the surface of the product so that no bumps form. With proper skill and practice, the damaged area can be sealed so that it is invisible.

liquid skin repair — Liquid skin is applied in a thin layer. After 3-4 hours, another layer of glue is applied.

Fixing cracked collar and cuffs

Depending on the nature of the scuffs, you need to act in a certain way:

if the damage is small and slightly noticeable, rub the cuffs or collar with the outer part of the orange peel;
baby cream also helps to restore the appearance of worn-out parts of the jacket;
"Liquid skin" will always come to the rescue when you need to restore from scratch, it helps to renew a particularly worn and worn out skin area;
if you choose a tone-on-tone paint for the skin, this will help restore a new and fresh look to the cuffs and collar;
grease is eliminated by rubbing the place with a sponge dipped in homemade soda.

How to patch up a hole

If the hole in the jacket is bulky and large, gluing will not help. Sew the area with strong thread, a thick leather needle and two patches.

sew up a leather jacket — If the distance between stitches is not observed, the work will not look neat.

Glue the pieces of materials prepared in advance from the inside and outside of the damaged area. Wait until it is completely dry. Then sew the patch around the patch with small stitches.

restoration of a leather jacket — Leather stripes are used to mask holes in prominent places.

Repair options

In addition to the classic options for how to repair a leather jacket at home, in especially difficult cases, you can turn to creativity.

decorative seam on a leather jacket — If you want to give things a second life, take the procedure responsibly.

If the damage is large-scale and any repairs will only spoil the appearance of the product, try decorating the damaged area of the jacket:

use rivets and buttons as decor if there are many small holes and damage on the surface;
large, torn holes will be closed by an applique selected in style and texture, which is glued or sewn on according to the principle of a patch;
you can make a fringe or a decorative patch pocket from leather scraps;
any materials lying around at home will be used: beads, cords, braid, ribbons and much more.