carl1000
New in Town
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So, I just got back a Bill Kelso A2 Arco leather jacket for myself. I have had three or four leather jackets made by different people, but the A2 was a bit challenging to get measurements and get them done correctly.
First off, Bill was excellent to work with and very precise. My jacket looks amazing. But… There were a couple measurements that were made that made it less than the perfect fit for me. Since it was a custom-made order, I can't really do anything about it except live with it. For the most part it is fine, but I wish I would've knew a couple things. I hope to help you guys with this.
Mainly, remember this jacket has an elastic waist band. When I gave him my measurements I measured my waist and added about an inch or two in case I had a shirt underneath. The problem is when I got the jacket, the waist measurements were correct, but only when the elastic waist band was 100% stretched out. So when I put the jacket on it's literally stretched all the way out around my stomach when it is zipped up. No room to move. Obviously you would want about 50% elastic stretch when it is zipped up. This is something I didn't take an account for I guess.
The second thing is your neck measurement. These jackets I have a clip to be able to secure the jacket around your neck when zipped all the way up. Mine is about 3 inches short of being able to do that.
Other than that everything is awesome. I can live with it for sure, as I need to leave use about two or 3 inches in my waist anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if I ordered another jacket from him one day. They are pretty badass and the quality is amazing.
First off, Bill was excellent to work with and very precise. My jacket looks amazing. But… There were a couple measurements that were made that made it less than the perfect fit for me. Since it was a custom-made order, I can't really do anything about it except live with it. For the most part it is fine, but I wish I would've knew a couple things. I hope to help you guys with this.
Mainly, remember this jacket has an elastic waist band. When I gave him my measurements I measured my waist and added about an inch or two in case I had a shirt underneath. The problem is when I got the jacket, the waist measurements were correct, but only when the elastic waist band was 100% stretched out. So when I put the jacket on it's literally stretched all the way out around my stomach when it is zipped up. No room to move. Obviously you would want about 50% elastic stretch when it is zipped up. This is something I didn't take an account for I guess.
The second thing is your neck measurement. These jackets I have a clip to be able to secure the jacket around your neck when zipped all the way up. Mine is about 3 inches short of being able to do that.
Other than that everything is awesome. I can live with it for sure, as I need to leave use about two or 3 inches in my waist anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if I ordered another jacket from him one day. They are pretty badass and the quality is amazing.