# Leather jackets & trousers repaired > Zip, seam, lining or fit on leather jackets and trousers: much can be repaired and altered instead of giving up on the piece. Leather is handwork — we'll give you a price once we've seen it. In our workshops across Berlin, Brandenburg and the Altmark. - Source: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/lederjacke-reparieren-kosten - Language: en-GB - Updated: 2026-09-11 - Business: wiederjut — tailoring and alterations since 2003, workshops in Tangermünde, Bernau bei Berlin, Berlin and Strausberg. - Full site text: https://wiederjut.com/llms-full.txt ## In short - Zip, seam, lining and fit repairable - Leather is handwork — price after assessment - Leather jackets and leather trousers - Repair instead of giving up - Workshops in Berlin, Brandenburg and the Altmark ## Prepare your leather item for repair So we can assess the work and price quickly. 1. **Show the damage** — Point out the spot: a stuck zip, an open seam, a tear, a worn-through lining or a loose press stud. 2. **Don't glue or sew it yourself** — Gluing or stitching it yourself often makes the repair harder. Better to leave the piece as it is. 3. **Mention the condition** — Tell us whether the leather is cared for, dry or brittle — it affects what can be done cleanly. 4. **Say what you want fitted** — Should the same zip go in, or a different colour or slider? Tell us in advance. 5. **Come by with the leather item** — We look the piece over and tell you honestly what's possible, what it costs and when it'll be ready. ## What can be repaired on leather More can be done on leather jackets and trousers than many think: replacing the zip, closing open seams, treating small tears, renewing worn-through lining, replacing press studs and hardware. Alterations are possible too — shortening sleeves or hem, taking the piece in. Real leather is robust and takes such work well when it's done cleanly. ## Typical leather work What we do most often on leather. - Replacing the zip on a leather jacket or trousers. - Closing seams and treating small tears. - Renewing or patching the lining. - Shortening sleeves or hem. - Taking a jacket or trousers in or out. - Replacing press studs, buttons and hardware. ## What it costs Leather is handwork: the price depends on the type of leather, how accessible the spot is and the replacement part — so we work it out case by case. A zip in a leather jacket, for example, is much more work than in a fabric piece, because the old tape has to be unpicked and the new one fitted precisely. You get a firm price once we've seen the piece. ## Real leather, faux leather and suede Real leather repairs and alters best. Faux leather is trickier, because the coating can crack at seams — we say honestly whether the work will hold. Suede and nubuck need particular care. We alter and repair leather; deep chemical cleaning or re-dyeing is a job for a specialist leather cleaner, not something we do. ## Repair instead of replace A good leather jacket lasts decades and gets better with time. A new zip or a closed seam costs a fraction of a new piece — and saves something that's long been broken in. But we'll also say openly when a repair on very brittle or damaged leather is no longer worth it. ## Frequently asked questions about leather repair ### What does a leather repair cost? It depends on the type of leather, the spot and the replacement part — leather is handwork. We'll give you a firm price once we've seen it. ### Can you replace the zip on a leather jacket? Yes. It's more work than on fabric, because the old tape is unpicked and the new one fitted precisely. Price on request after assessment. ### Do you also repair faux leather or suede? Real leather best. Faux leather is trickier, as the coating can crack — we say honestly in advance whether it will hold. Suede we treat with particular care. ### Can a leather jacket be taken in? Yes, in many cases — and we can shorten the sleeves or the hem too. How much makes sense depends on the cut and the seams. ### Do you also clean leather? We alter and repair leather. Deep chemical cleaning or re-dyeing is handled by a specialist leather cleaner. ### How long does a leather repair take? It varies with the work. We'll give you a firm pickup date once we've seen the piece. ## More guides - Getting shoes repaired — costs & tips: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/schuhe-reparieren-kosten - Caring for wool, suits & leather: https://wiederjut.com/en/ratgeber/kleidung-pflegen-mottenschutz ## Contact & workshops - wiederjut Tangermünde: Lange Str. 62, 39590 Tangermünde, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/de/standort/tangermuende-elbemarkt-lange-62 - wiederjut Bernau: Berliner Straße 52, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/de/standort/bernau-berliner-strasse-52 - wiederjut Berlin Baumschulenstraße: Baumschulenstraße 36, 12437 Berlin, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/en/standort/berlin-baumschulenstrasse-36 - wiederjut Strausberg: Große Straße 63, 15344 Strausberg, +49 152 33958491 — https://wiederjut.com/de/standort/strausberg-grosse-strasse-63 - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/4915233958491 - Appointment: Not needed for most alterations. For wedding dresses, please call ahead. - Languages: We advise in German and English. - Payment methods: Cash, debit card - All locations: https://wiederjut.com/en/standort