johnwayne
Well-Known Member
Some time ago the stitching on my early house ELC A2 right hand pocket broke up leaving a gaping opening along the bottom an partly up the outer edge. Two weeks ago I wore my original Dubow to the Battle of Britain airshow at Duxford and stupidly I know, I put my mobile in same right pocket and guess what, it fell straight through! So, identical problem on two jackets made 50 years apart from each other and just coincidence I know but can anyone advise please what thread, gauge and colour should I attempt to find? Secondly, on the ELC I think I'll sew straight through lining as Ken @ Aero said is prob how a period repair would have been done but on the Dubow the lining is original and keen to ensure I get exact stitch holes I'm thinking I might have to slit the lining, do the repair so I can see from the inside, then sew lining slit!! Would either option to the Dubow affect its value by much? The original lining does have a name and number stamped inside and I'm given to believe has passed through Aero hands for restoration some time back.