Vintage Sheepskin Coat Repair

Vintage clothes and accessories are wonderful additions to any wardrobe. They often give the wearer a unique and versatile style. They also need meticulous care and specialist dry cleaning to prolong their lifespan.

The disappointed owner of this remarkable sheepskin vintage piece enquired about our coat repair service. An accident had left one of the pockets badly torn. The sleeves and hemlines had also developed holes due to general wear and tear. These problems had been exacerbated by the sheepskin losing its lustre over time.

He sent the item to our coat repair team, who conducted a detailed analysis of the damage. They concluded that the tear was so deep, the only way to save it was to bring up the seams of the sleeves and the top half of the coat’s body. This would slightly shorten the coat but was the best chance it had of being restored. The client gave us their blessing to set to work on the task. Our coat repair team had several things to take into consideration. Sheepskin should not be saturated, as it can weaken, become misshapen and lose its natural oils. Additionally, vintage items are one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable. So, they had to take utmost care when handling.

As a starting point, our seamstress tackled the holes in the sleeves and hems by taking them up. This had to be as little as possible to ensure the coat still fit, while disguising the damage. Then came the big task of repairing the large tear to the left pocket. We approached this by altering the shape to a straight seam, rather than the angle it was originally cut at. Following the repairs, our expert team treated stains individually with spot-cleaning techniques and non-toxic agents. As a final step, we applied a thorough dry cleaning treatment inside and out. To revive the sheepskin, our experts then finished the exterior with natural oil. This helped to increase its suppleness, mitigating future tearing or cracking.

The coat’s owner was amazed by the result we achieved. As well as being a signature item of his wardrobe, the vintage coat held sentimental value for him. This made our coat repair team particularly proud of the hard work they put into this project.