A small scratch in a leather jacket does not mean you have to throw it off but with immense care it can last for many years to come. There are many repair kits which let you to do the work all by yourself and are easily accessible from departmental stores. Listed below are a few easy steps that can repair your jacket and give to more life which you can use even if the damage is in a relatively visible area of your jacket. Things you will require

• Liquid leather repair kit
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Leather glue
• Fabric

Rinse the area where the scratch has taken place by making use of a mild detergent mixed with water. You can use this solution even on the damaged edges as well. Twist the jacket inside out and spot an inside layer closure which is closest to the tear. Open the closure by cutting the threads with the help of scissors in order to let you get between the lining and jacket shell at back of the location of the tear. Slit a small piece of fabric which is at least a half inch bigger in diameter than the tear to work as a sub patch. Any subtle material can work here. Twist the jacket inside out. Use leather glue and attach the piece of fabric to the scratch part on the inside of the leather jacket shell all through the opening in the inside layer closure. To make accurate placement control make use of tweezers. Ensure that the patch stays flat minus the edges.  Force down or press gently on the patch for a few seconds to allow proper bonding at the place. Combine the repair compound and correct color to match with the leather. A lot of shades are accessible to use in small repair kits. Bear in mind that the heat function will only trigger the shade to treat to a lightly darker color. With the help of a spatula apply the repair compound mixture gently on the tear and place a hot tip of the heat transfer tool on a single spot by moving it in a circular motion for a few seconds. Heat is used in many cases to treat the fix compound in no time, making it sturdier. Always before using any kits read the manual properly and follow every step as mentioned. Last step is to apply the mixture on the repair area and hand stitch it when completely dry.