Shortening the sleeves on a cockpit G-1 + Fit ques

[rob20uk]

Hi All,

Just a quick question, is it worth shortening the sleeves on a new mill spec cockpit G-1 so that I don’t get the bunched over the knits look? I know the cockpit jacket has a reputation for having longer sleeves than most.

If so can you recommend anyone in the U.K.? I am not sure if Aero do it forjackets they don’t make.

Also have you any thoughts on the fit of this jacket? Not sure if this is how they are meant to fit or if I should size down one size.

Thanks for your advice and sorry for the bad pictures. I’ll try to take some better ones tomorrow.

 

[B-Man2]

Hi All,

Just a quick question, is it worth shortening the sleeves on a new mill spec cockpit G-1 so that I don’t get the bunched over the knits look? I know the cockpit jacket has a reputation for having longer sleeves than most.

If so can you recommend anyone in the U.K.? I am not sure if Aero do it forjackets they don’t make.

Also have you any thoughts on the fit of this jacket? Not sure if this is how they are meant to fit or if I should size down one size.

Thanks for your advice and sorry for the bad pictures. I’ll try to take some better ones tomorrow.

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Honestly man ... you really need to take photos in a little better lighting . Not trying to bust your balls, just trying to answer your questions as responsibly as possible and it’s hard to see the jacket . Ok back to your question . I would just wear the jacket for 6 months to a year as the sleeves will shorten on their own from wrinkling and getting normal wear folds . If your still not happy with it then you can get it shortened .
Cheers

 

[rob20uk]

Thanks for the feedback. I have just updated the pictures so hopefully that helps more.

 

[Micawber]

Wear the hell out of the jacket in all weathers for a few months or a year then reassess the length. Basically break it in first to give the creases time to develop and the whole thing to mould to your shape before contemplating alterations

 

[Silver Surfer]

try soaking each sleeve in out of the tap running hot water, and then putting the jacket on and bending the elbows, like you were lifting weights. that will shorten them a little. see how it looks-feels when the sleeves are dry. repeat if ya need to get to where you are comfy with the sleeve length. easier and cheaper than having the sleeves shortened.

 

[Brettafett]

I think the fit looks OK, possibly a touch short in the body, but yes, the sleeves are on the long side.
How does it feel though, you comfy, sleeves aside?

Cockpit makes a decent jacket.

In the UK, besides Aeo (worth a try), I can highly recommend Donna Howard <[email protected]>
She used to work with Cirrus, making flight jackets, she replaced the knits on my AVI LTHR G-1 and did an impeccable job.

Also Byson leather. Ive used them a couple of times, but with cared success.

 

[Bombing IP]

I agree with all thats been said ,fit is ok most poeple go much tighter but I do not like that look .Besides the jackets are normally worn over flight suits so they need to be a little looser .

BIP

 

[ausreenactor]

If it wasn't goat I would say give the sleeves a soak/air dry.

 

[ausreenactor]

If it wasn't goat I would say give the sleeves a soak/air dry.

 

[rob20uk]

Thanks, I dropped Donna an email this morning so it will be good to see what she says.

 

[bhjacket20]

I had a repro A-2 in horsehide that was too big on me, I wet it thoroughly in warm water and put it into a warm dryer (not hot) till it was just damp. Then I laid it out flat for a few days and let it dry, flipping it a few times. That reduced it about a size for me.

Maybe you could do just the sleeves on your G-1?

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, this works with horse, but not goat.

You have to be careful with the hwt/ cwt (hot or cold water treatment). In some cases it works wonders, but can also yield unexpected results. Wont damage anything, byut amount of shrinkage is a big ???
Also how it affects the zipper etc. Be cautious of the knits also, soaked they could loosen well up.

 

[B-Man2]

Once again I think that you should just wear your new jacket and give it some time to develop the folds and wrinkles in the sleeves that will develop from wearing it . If you get the sleeves shortened right out of the box, you’ll be having an issue with sleeves that are a little short for you down the road . Of course it’s your jacket and the choice is yours. So best of luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Micawber]

Just wear it and worry about something worth worrying about

 

[rob20uk]

Thanks for all your help. I have decided that I am going to take 2/3 of an inch off the sleeves. This should make the jacket more inline with the length of my other G-1s.

It's in the post to Donna. I will post some pictures once I get it back.