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Ian Schumann BPL Member
PostedDec 15, 2007 at 2:28 pm

Anyone know a good shop to do trustworthy alterations on my outdoor clothing? I'm thinking about using Lou of Foxwear, but wanted to solicit any other suggestions.

I'd like to hem a few pants that are a little too long, and they all have ankle zips (dunno how difficult that makes the job). I also want to see if I can convert some pullovers to full-zips. I'd been thinking of getting rid of my OR Ion for a Houdini or a MB UL Wind Parka, and my Prospector Pullover for the full-zip jacket version . . . but if I can just pay a few bucks to convert these items to full zippers, I'll save myself a whole lot of money.

Suggestions anybody?

Ian Schumann BPL Member
PostedDec 15, 2007 at 4:36 pm

Hey thanks for the tip, they look like a really professional operation. Can you give me some idea of what they charge? What have you used them for and what have you paid? Thanks.

PostedDec 15, 2007 at 4:52 pm

Ian,
Succinctly put, they charge lots. However, as Mike posted, they are top notch. I paid them $75 to shorten a pair of Montane Terras, which included moving the ankle zips up by an equal amount. They did a great job, but I winced when I forked over the bucks. Sounds as if you want the same thing done. You pretty much have to evaluate how badly you need the best vs. the price. Sometimes maybe less than the best will do.

Ian Schumann BPL Member
PostedDec 15, 2007 at 6:48 pm

Damn man . . . $75 is about what I would pay for a brand new pair of pants. Maybe I'll get more of an idea what Lou at Foxwear can do and for how much.

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