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Leather Repair and Custom Work

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Insurrection can repair, customize and restore your race suit, jacket or pants right here in Seattle! 

-Race suit repair.
-Zipper replacement for front, sleeve, ankle and pocket zippers on leather jackets, race suits and pants.
-Hole-for-hole repair of seams and zippers on leather garments and accessories.
-New liners for all leather garments and accessories.
 
-Repairs to tears, rips, abrasions and road rash on leather garments.  
-Restoration and cleaning of dry, cracked and stiff leather.
-Custom stripes, lettering, collars (faux fur and mouton), pockets and other alterations on leather motorcycle jackets.


Your leather repair, restoration and custom work at Insurrection is done with care and experience by a long-time leathers specialist!
Whether it's a 1950s Buco or an Alpinestars one-piece race suit, we are committed to excellent work that maintains the strength, integrity and unique character of your leather garment by utilizing the original stitch holes and using techniques that minimize the visibility of any repair and restoration work. Check out our price guide to get an idea of what it will cost to repair or customize your leathers...

Zipper installation:
  • Zipper at wrist ($40-$55 each, depending on brand)
  • Leg zipper($45-$60 each, depending on brand)
  • Jacket main zipper ($85-$120, depending on brand)
  • Pants zipper/fly ($45)
  • Horizontal connecting zipper on 2-piece suit ($85)
  • Snaps ($10 each)

Stitching repair:
  • Seam repair ($10-$20, depending on length)
  • Top-stitch repair ($10-$20, depending on length)
  • Other stitching repair ($10-$35, depending on location and length)
  • Complete restitching of all seams and top-stitching on jacket ($150-$200)
  • Choice of color matching nylon thread or Kevlar thread used for stitching repair
  • Multiple seam repairs combine for great discounts!

Leather patching:
  • Repairing and reinforcement of single holes ($25-$35 for a simple patch over a hole)
  • Reconstruction of abrasions and holes ($50-$150.00, depending on size of damaged area)

Velcro repair and replacement:
  • Repair ($15-$25, depending on size of section to be patched)
  • Full replacement ($40 per knee)

Liners:
  • Repair ($10-$35, depending on amount of damage)
  • Replacement ($40-$250, partial to full replacement, depending on size of garment)

Alterations:
  • Shorten arms or legs, not moving zipper ($30 per arm or leg on race suits only, $50 per arm or leg otherwise)
  • Shorten arms or legs, moving zipper or new zipper ($50 per arm or leg on race suits only, $75 per arm or leg otherwise)
  • Slim down arms or legs ($55-$85 per arm or leg, depending extent of alteration)
  • Slim down torso ($85-$105)

Cleaning and conditioning:
  • Cleaning and conditioning of dry, cracked and stiff leather ($55-$85)
  • Adhesive removal ($55-$120)

Pockets:
  • Leather welted chest and hand-warmer pockets ($50 each)
  • Inside open leather welted pockets and zippered pockets ($55 each)

Collars:
  • Snap-on removable collar, faux fur or mouton ($100-$135 each)
  • Replacement leather collar on various style riding jackets ($100-$200)

Gloves:
  • Seam work repair ($10-$55, depending on seam)
  • Velcro repair or replacement ($10-$35)
  • Armor reattachment (simple jobs only, $10-$30)


Letters and numbers:
  • Letters and numbers start at $15 each, with a background color of your choice ($65 minimum on order)

Other custom work:
  • Stripes on arms, body and legs ($100-$180)
  • Symbols and images ($80-$250)


Please call 206-782-5752 for more information and an estimate. You can also stop by during store hours at Insurrection Apparel & Boots, 8403 1/2 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103.