What wil happen if I wash a leather skirt?

[Fuzzballs]

I bought it on eBay an it was a bargain so not a huge amount of money at stake. It I a lovely skirt but slightly too big, will washing shrink it, do nothing, or ruin it??

[Chottie]

I would not wash it, only spot treat any stains.

If you need it altered why not have it done professionally so it fits properly and flatters you?

[bishboschone]

It may go hard , you could machine wash it but as it dries it will stiffen . You will need to work the leather as it dries to avoid this . Be aware it also may not get it clean so may be pointless .

[Hopefully]

I've washed leather leggings. No ill effects at all, tightened the leather back up but didn't shrink it. Google for machine washing leather.

[Fuzzballs]

Thanks all. I could get it altered but i suspect altering a leather skirt would cost a lot and I only paid £20 for it. Just googled washing leather, seems that people do do this, although it can make the leather look more matt.