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    Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

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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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      • L
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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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                                  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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                                          • BeatleB
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                                            if you're sure u want to use a great pair like the Oni's for shorts - go for it…

                                            We can do anything

                                            http://bybeatle.com

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