So I spent the whole day thrifting and found 2 jackets I liked from the same store.
The first was this AllSaints leather jacket. The leather feels pretty dry all around, with a large amounts of discoloration on the sleeves. I can only assume this was originally a light brown but has faded to a grey/almost green tint with the top of the sleeves being light brown. The back is also "spotty" in darker coloring. No tears or rips, fits alright, but terribly taken care of with creases all around the collar and bottom. It was listed for $50, and can still be returned however, I enjoy restoring old things and figured this would be a great place to start. What materials should I purchase and in what order should I start bringing this piece back to life? In what order would you begin?
The second is another AllSaintsleather/suede bomber. I can only assume they were owned by the same person, being found in the same store. Again, not taken care of at all, the suede feels rough around some parts but little to no discoloration. The leather sleeves have dark colored discoloration, in what seems to be the black suede that had rubbed off perhaps?
Photos of the suede part here and the leather sleeving here.
This was also $50. I believe the suede can be repaired with some suede shampoo wash and brushing, but the tan/off-white ish leather, I'm not sure. Again, no experience with leather but it also seems "healthy" just not taken care of.
Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated, whether it be returning both/not worth your time or beginning a potential beautiful project! Thank you!
Submitted March 11, 2020 at 10:01PM by dysphoricjoy https://ift.tt/38ChuKc
