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    Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      What you done to them?

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • hecticH
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        I had them hemmed quite poorly as it turned out, I don't like turn ups.

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          @Giles:

          What you done to them?

          Pictures would help…

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          • hecticH
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            A pic would be quite boring, they have just been fairly poorly hemmed (with an attempt to retain the hem stitching), and I would like them done again back up to IH standards.

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            • C
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              Hi,

              Let me introduce myself. My name's Cary, I'm a long time denim fan and have spent quite alot of time in the past few years trying to get my hand on a Union Special that can do a proper chainstitched hem. Earlier in the year I managed to get hold of a 43200G from the 1950's. It's a fabulous machine and I've now got it running really pretty well.

              I'm currently waiting on the delivery of various types of thread including 100% cotton (thanks to Giles for his assistance in this matter).

              In the meantime I'll be starting to offer the service in the next week or so using a poly cotton mix as is used by LVC and Flathead on the F series jeans.

              I'll post some pics later. In the meantime if you have any questions please feel free to email me.

              Cheers

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              • C
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                I've had a pair of Eternals altered and finished using the 43200G (BiG in NYC) and it gives a beautiful finish. I'll post a pic when I get a minute so that forum users can see what to expect on a worn pair. Great to see one of these in the UK now (finally). Good work Cary!

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                • hecticH
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                  FYI: My 634S are with Cary at the moment - I will post a pic when they come back.

                  Best
                  H

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                  • H
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                    This is fantastic news, good work Cary on attaining something that was long overdue on these shores. One question just how much would the service cost?

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                    • GilesG
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                      Cary,  I have the thread here.  G

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • hecticH
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                        Hi,

                        Got my jeans back from Cary this morning, I'm very pleased, pics:

                        Nice guy too, I recommend.

                        Best rgds
                        H

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                        • ?
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                          Impeccable. Good sewing job, nice thread color. Chainstitch is more regular than that on my 634SR!

                          Till

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                          • ?
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                            on my 634S's about 1/2 an inch above hem I am getting some serious wear (as the jeans are long‚ when I wear with no shoes indoors‚ I crush the bottoms). Do I get taken-up and chainstiched before a hole appears (as has been the case on a number of other brands) I really like the current length with a shoe but I guess an inch less aint gonna matter too much.

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                            • GilesG
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                              3 options:

                              1. Send to Kiya to get get reinforced on his new super-duper machine
                              2. Ditto IHHQ
                              3. As my son would say "live with it"

                              I have the same thing happening with a pair of mine.  I have decided that when I next wash then (could be a while), I'll ship back to IHHQ for a re-furb.

                              G

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              • ?
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                                I wanna run with option 3‚ but being anal‚ I am stressing about it - also be apart from my fav jeans for a matter of weeks…has the snow sent you delirious !

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                                • GilesG
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                                  I'll be delirious if you decide to buy a second pair to get you over the parting…..

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • ?
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                                    Keeping a low profile at the mo' with new treats (ex the baxter boots…they're under the radar)....I went to shop on Saturday to buy a new TV came back with two‚ plus amps and speakers for both....have to say PS3 never looked or sounded so good !

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                                    • BeatleB
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                                      stop worrying about these details..just wear ur jeans

                                      We can do anything

                                      http://bybeatle.com

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                                      • ?
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                                        you're right…..'nuff said on the matter.
                                        out of curiosity‚ what jeans are they ?

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                                        • BeatleB
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                                          fh 1001

                                          We can do anything

                                          http://bybeatle.com

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            I wonder if this lad could turn my Oni Shoais into a pair of shorts…  😞 Only way they'd get some wear...

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