New Aero - Hem alterations

[JeremyT]

Does anybody have experience reducing the hem on their leather jacket? I received a made to order Aero Half Belt (50s) about two weeks ago. Attached some pics below. Unfortunately I overlooked the hem measurement when ordering - chalk it up to be new in this space. When zipped up, there is quite a lot of flare at the bottom. Unzipped it is better, however you can tell it’s too wide for my waist. I can take better pics tomorrow

 

[Bennarion]

This model has this cut. Try tightening the belts on the waist. This should improve the situation.

 

[MrProper]

If you have a really good leather cutter, it'll work. If you don't have one, I'd skip it.

 

[JeremyT]

This model has this cut. Try tightening the belts on the waist. This should improve the situation.

Using the side adjusters makes the flare at the hem worse

 

[JeremyT]

If you have a really good leather cutter, it'll work. If you don't have one, I'd skip it.

There is a shop close to me that has been doing leather for 40 years, I’ll see if they can do it confidently

 

[Bennarion]

Using the side adjusters makes the flare at the hem worse

In this case, it’s better to return the jacket and avoid having to redo it.

 

[JeremyT]

If it’s too much to make better, I may have to sell it

 

[l0fielectronic]

This is kind of the pattern of the 50s halfbelt, I had one and it fitted about the same.

I think if you are slim its not a great jacket if you want a fitted look. Surprised you didn't go for the 30's version.

 

[JeremyT]

This is kind of the pattern of the 50s halfbelt, I had one and it fitted about the same.

I think if you are slim it’s not a great jacket if you want a fitted look. Surprised you didn't go for the 30's version.

Thanks for the input - i inquired about the premier and realized my arms wouldn’t fit (16.5 inch circumference). So I was worried about higher arm holes and slimmer fits. Good to know you had a similar fit