How do you repair and restore an old leather jacket?

In order to restore the inner lining of your faux leather jacket's sleeves so it's sparkling white again, mix 3 cups (709.77 mL) of warm water with 1 tablespoon (14.77...

Since you're washing a very small load that includes just one garment, use no more than 1/4 cup (59.14 mL) of a mild laundry detergent.

Both real leather and fake leather, or pleather, can be made dull and given a distressed, weathered look by applying rubbing alcohol. Mix together a solution of half water and...

Allow the fabric paint to dry for a day or two before touching, and at least 72 hours before washing. Always wash your painted garments inside out on a gentle...

You can fix tears and rips with mending and darning. However, if the leather is completely tattered, you'll need to get it reupholstered.

Sprinkle some water all over the jacket and tumble dry it on hot for half an hour. The jacket will shrink and develop a puckered, distressed look. However, this does...

Leather is quite stretchy by nature. Hold the jacket firmly in your hands and pull it to stretch it wherever you need it to be bigger. Just make sure to...