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How can I stretch out my leather jacket so it fits better?

Mallika Sharma
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Mallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.

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Sprinkle some water on the seams, then stretch the leather jacket out from all angles. It will easily go up by half a size.

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How do I make a leather purse softer?

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This same method should work with a leather purse. Use leather conditioner and thoroughly rub it in.

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Which is the best application: spray or wipe-on softener?

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Spray is better, as it will be easier to avoid making a mess when you are using it.

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Why can you not use boot polish or saddle soap?

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Boot leather and saddle leather are stronger than jacket leather. Using the cleaners for this will only result in damage to your delicate jacket.

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I sweat a lot in leather, and love wearing it, how do I best protect the leather?

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Maybe wear an undershirt. Avoid wife beaters, as they don't work as well as the t-shirt style. Wear colors that are similar to your skin tone to avoid it being visible. Also, wear deep v-neck undershirts for when a shirt is unbuttoned, and crew neck undershirts for when it is buttoned.

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How big is the size of a dime?

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About 1/2" in diameter.

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