Vintage Brooks Leather jacket restored.

This old jacket had some issues we had to deal with. Replaced couple of worn out panels. Once we took it apart, it was apparent that it needed more work then planned. As usually we had to do what we had to do.
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[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Still find it "Jaw Dropping," watching you take apart anything, and do it with complete confidence in knowing you can make it better ! Thanks for the video Steve !

[@Paul_Lane]

A true craftsman won’t let poor work pass through his shop without fixing it. Especially a craftsman of your caliber. One can see you have passion for your work. Great repair and great video. One could even say you restored that jacket.

[@robertschoen2836]

What a beautiful repair for a much-loved jacket that's seen many miles over two generations. It's now in great shape when it's passed on to a lucky 3rd generation rider!

[@TYMWLTL]

Your talent is worth every penny. Restoring a jacket like this is a priceless in my opinion.

[@tygertyger8597]

WOW!!! I would not have thought it possible to rescue this vintage jacket. Great job here by a real craftsman who really cares about the quality of his work.

[@krenwregget7667]

I really appreciate that you take the time and effort to do things "the right way", it speaks to your integrity as a craftsman and a person. Fantastic job, as expected.

[@johncampbell829]

True that! It also speaks to his wife's integrity when she bakes cookies....and changes the cat litter....and brings him a beer....what the fuck ever

[@evilldead6824]

That’s the sign of a masterfully done restoration. You can’t tell where the new leather is. Amazing matching the new with the old. The guys gonna love it.

[@porkorosso7885]

Hi Steve! 👋 I love my leather A2 jacket. Great project, well done. I knew you would replace the zippers! Cheers buddy.

[@imacmanx8562]

What a great repair to a piece of family history. It's seen many, many miles, and many countries......hope it sees many more. Great job Steve, as usual!

[@_sockninja_]

Bless you, Sir. This one really pulled on my heartstrings. I don't know the owner of the jacket but I am so thankful that you went above and beyond for him.

[@pma7675]

Such a joy to see a talented person make something with their hands.

[@sheldonkelly5020]

You are through, detail and super considerate. I have a project that I will have you work on. You are the boss! Love what you do! You are the BEST!

[@rob3sixt]

I've known Steve through my grandfather for the better part of 20 years, I've also known many masters of their trades, but have yet to find or know one that is truly on path to be better with each project the way Steve is. Amazing human being with a passion to be a better craftsmen with each project.

[@krisjonesuk]

I very rarely watch your non-footwear videos, mainly because I dislike Lois Vuitton bags, but it’s nice to see the same care and attention paid to a leather jacket.

[@Brian-Burke]

Steve, that's a great point about not doing something you normally wouldn't do at a customer's request. Then you'd have stuff out there that wasn't up to your standards and no one would know the customer insisted you do it that way. You'd be the guy who slapped patches on through the liner. Great work. I knew you'd replace the zipper.

[@jeanhawken4482]

I so love your work. It is a real privilege to watch a master craftsman. Thank you

[@marka.schlueter9918]

Loved the way you kept the patina of the old but improved it with new stitching and panels. Looks loved and cherished. Great job.

[@arturoalvarez4003]

This man is a jack of all leather trade no one comes close to what he can do love seeing his vídeos.

[@Czechbound]

That was very good. When I think of a favourite leather jacket that I gave to the charity shop as I thought it couldn't be brought back to life. I should have sent it here ! These repairing skills are the ultimate GREEN skills, as they help to prolong the life of shoes and coats.

[@dreamingfool2]

The amount of experience and confidence you have in your work is amazing.

[@adamoscarson69]

I love that it kept that worn look to it. So much history in that jacket. I bet the owner was blown away by the restoration.

[@seashore2768]

You always make it look easy (I know it’s not) I was laughing and answering you when you said “Did you think I was going to leave the old zipper in” I said “of course not” hahahaha

[@alexanderm8892]

Love the story about the roofer and upside down roof tiles.

[@lynnfletcher3298]

Beautiful work! I have over 50 years as a professional seamstress. Specializing in alterations. My work ethic is the same as you. Do it right!

[@artnandez]

“Did you think I was going to leave the old zipper there?” I think anyone who has seen your past videos and amazing craftsmanship knew that you were going to go above and beyond as always and replace them! Lol. Amazing work as always!!!!

[@janesmith5871]

Vent elastic--who knew? :) Brilliant work. I love watching you make magic with leather.

[@lotsabirds]

Absolutely Great Work! I used to sell boyt luggage years ago. Sold Hartmann too. I think about 10 years ago, Hartmann bought boyt ..anyway...its been about 30 years since I was in the luggage and leather goods business. Thanks for the memories. Those zipper pulls were vintage!

[@ethan073]

I had a hard time imagining how that jacket could be restored because it was in such rough shape, but wow… somehow you made it look new while still maintaining its history. Gotta love watching a master craftsman at work.

[@Native_love]

Dude, (Mr. Master Craftsman S. Bedo) I love your videos! Your commentary and attention to detail is awesome! I do leatherwork for fun. One day I hope to have 1% of your skill! Thank you! K.

[@jerrieyum]

Oh yayay! Steve’s got another banger for us. Jacket from 1974 to 2021 and beyond baby!

[@pmyhill]

Love your attention to detail in everything you do !! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@peterhallock9486]

Steve 👍 really enjoyed the leathers restoration. Two thumbs up!!.

[@teresawillis8128]

You did a great job on this jacket. Your work was worth more than you originally quoted to us. I really admire your work! And thanks for the laughs.

[@MAINECOONLADY]

Very, very impressive to see quality & dedicated craftsmanship & pride in custom work detail!!! My first time watching you work! Hats off to you for being an ethical, high quality craftsman!!!

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I can't believe how quickly 22 minutes just passed, I was completely engrossed in your fine craftsmanship. The result is visually stunning but also the safety benefit the customer has now derived has made his $450 even better value if he is ever unfortunate enough to be sliding across the tarmac his jacket will stay in one piece to protect him, like it should.

[@nigelcouch6225]

Another amazing repair 😃😃 great to watch a skilled craftsmen at work and specially one that actually cares about the proper way of doing things!! 😃😃

[@Bigbeef99]

Your easily the best around! Fawless as always! Keep up the good work🔨

[@anycaliber9086]

As always your amazing Steve I love it my friend great job can't get enough of your channel I could watch 20 videos a day of you God bless you and have a great week my friend.

[@greasy7494]

I loved the analogy you used with the roofer Steve! Again Steve, nice work!

[@rocket5557]

You are a true craftsman! It was a pleasure to watch you work.

[@lynh4326]

I found your channel because I was looking for help repairing a leather coat. I really enjoy your content. I threw away my seam ripper because it always got dull. Now I just replace the blade in my knives. My husband got me a regular size knife and a mini one.

[@B007-g4e]

Wow! This is extremely educational! You are certainly a true craftsman.

[@RIPPER334]

Had this video waiting on me when I woke up this morning... but was running a little behind, so I've been waiting alllllll day to get home and watch... And, as a bonus, it's a jacket video! I swear, this channel is better than good Scotch when it comes to relaxing after work.

[@lonewolftrading2]

Keeping the memories (miles) going......priceless......lets contine. Awesome repair Steve. I had no doubt you were going to replace the slevee zippers. You are a master of your craft. AJ

[@tiptopup602]

Stickler for detail, as usual. Exactly what I need after a mediocre day. Sharpens me up. Great video.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

I really love your work and your ethic behind it.

[@UncleWayon]

Love it. More jackets and vests please!!!

[@natemillsap7279]

17:13 ... it is moments like this that sets you apart. Yeah, we knew you would fix those zippers, but love the personality and genuine kidding nature - makes for a fun watch.

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, great job as always Steve, I still have a jacket I quoted and client said was 2 much, one of these days I will get the time 2 fix, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@danasixty4012]

You never seize to amaze me , outstanding Craftsmanship . Steve O 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mykeg2401]

Love the sound of leather. Great video.

[@tamb1608]

Top shelf work as always, sir. Thank you.

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

Great job.Cool jacket too with a lot of history & character.👍

[@RobinWatts-k5m]

So satisfying to watch you work!

[@JC-cm9bn]

It's 3:20 Arizona time and I'm waking up to a Steve video, it's going to be a good day! Let's coat-inue?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bobfallis]

LOL, from AZ as well and watched this just before work. Gonna be another hot one out here today.

[@JC-cm9bn]

@@bobfallis But it's a dry heat!😅😅🥵🥵

[@TgWags69]

I remember when I was first married my MIL was shocked that I had never ironed a shirt....actually I was trying to iron one as she and her mom, my wife's grandmother watched...grandma finally said show that boy how to iron a shirt lol. Well she took the shirt and said you always start with the yoke. I didn't know what that was, but apparently that's the piece that you called the shoulder patch. I guess it's like the yoke that would be put across the shoulders when you hitch up draft animals. Same shape and location. Anyway thanks for bringing back a memory of those two dear ladies standing aghast with their mouths hanging open looking at me. In my defense...I had a mother growing up...why would I have to learn to do laundry and iron I ask 😅 LOL

[@caroljohnson5879]

My mom taught me the same thing. Her mother (my grandmother who did laundry for white people in Alabama during the 1930s and 1940s) taught her the same. Always start with the yolk of the shirt.

[@damiandavies4632]

I like the, "Did you think I was going to leave that zipper there?" I love these when I'm working in my office on my laptop, I watch these on my desktop.

[@suzanneshowen9969]

Love the sound of the sewing machine! Even got a couple of seconds of “hammer time”😘

[@mpalmer7800]

Steve been my constant friend through all the lockdown of 2020.. I truly love his sense of humor his kind and genuine personality... kept me sane!!! I’ll remember Steve for all my life

[@jawedalam1442]

You're honest, you will always remain happy,stay blessed.

[@Liz_Dave]

I love that he gave the back story of the jacket

[@trudyhorst3990]

Steve, I've watched enough of your videos to know that you would not leave the old and incorrect zippers in that leather jacket! I also knew you'd replace the back yoke! Your projects always leave the shop with that extra touch that goes above and beyond! As a clothing alterations person, I get it! Thanks for another great video!

[@ferd.6779]

Good repair! I loved the 'zipper' story and the things worth knowing about it! thanks for sharing ;-))

[@omarroa811]

Oh, yeah! That jacket has history!... Excellent job Master Steve 👍

[@2THGap]

That's so amazing Steve. This is the kind of video I pay special attention to. You're such a great craftsman.

[@johnnyjohnny7204]

GREAT work! i've lots of leather military and moto jackets and very happy to have found someone i know can do the best job possible if restoration is needed! will keep your info.

[@wandagrayson646]

Such a joy to see such workmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

What a nice thing to wake up to this morning!! I have no birds here in Davenport Iowa to wake me up Steve; they've all gone across the river to Illinois to eat the cicadas... it's pretty quiet around here.

[@zefdin101]

Great video Steve. I really like to watch how you battle with yourself, that you want to keep the job on budget and also profitable and at the same time all the little things that aren’t right and bother your perfectionist nature and tendency to do every job 100% right. It’s the classic case of mission creep when you repair things.. This is why it’s so important that you find a person you trust to do jobs like this and if they make the call that extra is needed to do the job right, you have to know as the customer, that it’s worth it in the long run.

[@bhgemini]

Wow! I wasn't sure how nice that would turn out. Looks great and still retains its character.

[@SandipDas30]

That's some mind-blowing craftsmanship.

[@lindacucchiara2187]

I knew you'd replace sipper. You're a perfectionists! Love when work is done right. Great job 👏👍👌

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Steve 🙋🏽. This is another Awesome Job ‼️. Have a awesome day 🙋🏽.

[@lyndonchasse4164]

The Jacket videos are my favorites!

[@binod2065]

you have given that jacket a new life. 👍

[@zpt-pi2zr]

Great job Steve, I love your awesome work and attention to detail. Now I know how to properly stitch a patch which this is the first time I’ve ever seen it being done, thank you and keep sharing your educationally.AWSOME VIDEOS. Now for some coffee “LETS CONTINUE” 👍☕️👍

[@hartwayhome]

Excellent clean work! Been doing this same work since 1980.

[@a.l.newsome7395]

Awesome eye and hand work 👍🏾👍🏾 The level of craftsmanship is always “A1” and nothing less than 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@gusespe4458]

That was worth every penny and then sum , Great workmanship !!!!

[@mojoxide]

Holy smokes. I bet his reaction was priceless, just like your work, your ethic.

[@kevinwilliams563]

Another great restoration Steve. I think you gave the guy a pretty good deal for the amount of work you had to do.

[@jawedalam1442]

Your patience level is commendable

[@Dibxmonkey]

Very interesting. I like learning about the process as you go. I sorta wish you replaced that shoulder panel with the same color as the patch was. I liked it as an accent.

[@tamiz8895]

That is so amazing, what you do. What a lucky customer to have this repaired by you.

[@bluetoad2001]

i have a nice Brooks it was gifted to me by a close friend. it is outstandingly well made of the highest quality so of course your redo simply amazed me. incredible work you are a master✌️✅😎👍

[@MrBobswire]

So cool, I can smell the leather, I think the only reason I've owned mother cycles was so I can have a reason to wear leather 😎 . I took only one spill in all the years I rode and boy was I glad I was wearing leather. Great craftsmanship!

[@sharonh988]

Thanks Steve. You are so darn good.

[@dismasjoseph7313]

Superb restoration!!! Amazing - looks better than ever 👍👌😎

[@mkivy]

good morning Steve! Ready for some coffee? Thanks for looking at my jacket...hope u are doing well. Take care and thank you for the video.quite a history.i too own a leather biker jacket replete with 🦅 Harley eagle! I ridden Harley’s for years ....my kinda bike. Gr8 work sir!

[@jules01760]

Steve, not for 1 second did I think you were going to leave those zippers :) . Great job done, as always :)

[@jamnican2250]

Always amazing to watch you work, One of my absolute favorite you tubers. Have an amazing week!

[@miroslavapobjecka330]

Nice beard trim 👍 & this was yet another "bring me to life" journey 👍😊❤️ awesome

[@WarpFactor999]

Very nice repair Steve. I'm surprised they didn't want you to touch up the cracked areas that lost their color, or clean the Harley logo on the back. But, I guess it does show "it's life and character"... Very few shops would have the skills and knowledge (S&K's) to do that job correctly, more / less do it beautifully. Steve, you are a virtuoso of leather and thread - sincerely.

[@albert333pool]

He really couldn't have gone to a better place for the jackets "last and final repair". Alot of history and sentimental value on this jacket. - Let's continue ✌️💫

[@marwanal-mukhtar2708]

Great job Steve!!!

[@markgibbins4143]

Quality workmanship 👌

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Beautiful work. A joy to watch.

[@lisaferrara8120]

Integrity, patience, and excellence!!

[@15411]

i can't focused and cannot stop looking at your watch very nice wrist watch .

[@micheler950]

Looks fabulous!

[@Chill_RR]

So glad I found your channel. You make this craft very entertaining! I’m in awe of your skill and may try a thing or two but have no desire to do it all. Love watching the restorations tho. Keep them coming. Or shalI say…”Let’s continue!” 🤓