I found this coat , but its missing a button (gray-its not flat either , its carved) and the lining is very ripped and needs replacement. Does anyone know where I can find replacement coat buttons (online all I can find is military/anchor style peacoat buttons) and how I can fix the lining (if I take to a dry cleaner/tailor, do I have to provide the fabric for the lining?) I really love this coat, obviously, and havent see anything like it the storee so I really wan tto refurbish it...plus the fabric its made of is heavy and good. Thanks in advance for any help!
2007-11-13 07:46:07 · 5 answers · asked by earswithfeet 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I dont want to toss the coat, I dont care if it costs as much as a new coat to fix, I like it so much!
2007-11-13 09:21:59 · update #1
I have considered a tailor, but since I havent done this before, ever, I wanted to know if I had to shop for the lining fabric before hand to bring with me to the tailor. And also where to get buttons, cuz I cant seem to find what I want online...maybe there is a site I dont know about it, all peacoat buttons they show on these sites have anchors on them,and this coat is not like that. Its gray and has a sheep fur colloar lining in grayish white with large buttons to match, and interior satiny lining that is pink.
2007-11-13 10:19:45 · update #2
And all the tailors I know of work in dry cleaners shops/
2007-11-13 10:20:52 · update #3
And I know all new buttons is the way to go, but I cant find a site that sells any in gray for coats, or that doesnt have anchors on them. I want them to sort of look like the ones already on there.
2007-11-13 10:22:38 · update #4
I've bought many coats second-hand. My Grandmother always used a Fancy, sometimes completely different button on the top placement. Also ask about repairs done at the dry cleaners. You may find an alteration service while seeking through wedding seamstresses.
2007-11-13 11:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by baglady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with answers 1 and 2, and no offense, but surprised you haven't considered TAILOR; even DryCleaner that does alterations and repairs. I'll assume that ALL new buttons would be the way to go also.
2007-11-13 09:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might check into finding an alteration place, or you could ask in your circle of friends if they might know someone who is a good seamstress. You might even check with a home economics teacher at a local high school. As far as a button, you might check at a sewing store.
2007-11-13 07:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by kepsaw 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toss the coat. If you bought it at a garage sale, it won't be worth the repair. Buy another. Buttons are about 50-$1.00, each
2007-11-13 08:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just go to an alteration shop - it may not even cost you that much to get done
2007-11-13 07:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋