Repairs & Modifications

[Seul]

Yeah you're right… But it didn't happen when I wore 'm cuffed the first couple of months... Bit weird...

@injunjack:

and for some reason all my IHs develop these much faster than lighter weight denim….I guess it's price you pay...

My ALDs (14 oz) don't have this and I've worn them cuffed since the start  :-\

[Giles]

I think it is a function of the stiffness of the denim….

[injunjack]

@Giles:

I think it is a function of the stiffness of the denim….

must be this…

[alcatraz]

Mmhh, bit of a pisser

[injunjack]

yeah on jeans this pricelevel….(sometimes a bit neg. feedback might do good in the experiment lab.)

edit.

if it's sthe stiffness, I think soaking/washing hems thoroughly 2"-5" upwards might soften the fabric a bit...

We'll see what happens to my RAWs, as they've been through washer more often than my SRs....

[LandoCal126 0]

@injunjack:

yeah on jeans this pricelevel….(sometimes a bit neg. feedback might do good in the experiment lab.)

It will happen to any jeans at any price level. Cotton is a natural fiber. If bent or folded, over time the denim will wear down in the spots which take the most abrasion or exposure. Just my opinion though.

[injunjack]

Lando, you're totally right, but you neglected ( probably in a hurry) to see that both Seul and I said that in lighter weight denim this doesn't happen [so fast]. (or at least didn't mention anything about it) But like G said, it's most likely due to rigidity of the denim that causes it to happen so soon.

This sort of fraying on the frontside of the hem is annoying. Never have had that happen to other jeans.
I've already fixed my SRs and will soon put my 634S's under the sewing machine. Probably today, if I have time…

[LandoCal126 0]

@injunjack:

Lando, you're totally right, but you neglected ( probably in a hurry) to see that both Seul and I said that in lighter weight denim this doesn't happen so fast.

This sort of fraying on the frontside of the hem is annoying. Never have had that happen to other jeans.
I've already fixed my SRs and will soon put my 634S's under the sewing machine. Probably today, if I have time…

Yes I did neglect to read the first part. And I do agree that heavier denim will wear quicker at these stress points. Guess that is the price we pay. You can always iron out your cuffs at the end of the day or unfold them so that the damage is not as severe.

[Seul]

It's all good… Nothing the good Doctor can't fix, I'm sure!.. 

[injunjack]

Or me…. jsut did my 634S's

[LandoCal126 0]

Some repair images from IH JP

[Jii]

Fixed crotch blowout:

Fixed cuff damage:

Very happy with the results!

[Chris]

@Jii:

Fixed crotch blowout:

Fixed cuff damage:

Very happy with the results!

That is a nice job.  I can't remember; did you send them to the Works for the repairs?

[Jii]

No, my local tailor fixed these. Was a bit hesitant to do that but it sure paid off.

[Finn666]

since i know Jii is a pretty skilled guy i´d guess he did the job at his own!…pretty great one after looking at the pics tbh!

edit: just saw the tailor did it...still great repairs!

[Chris]

Wow, I'll say that paid off.  Your local tailor is impressive.

[Jii]

Finn, I am looking to get a sewing machine in the close future but I guess it will take some serious work to get up to that level

[injunjack]

Guys, that ain't so hard. Hardest part is to get matching thread so that the repair doesn't jump out…

[madmonday]

injun, you do know i have a special place for you in my mental Rolodex 

looks like they did a great job Jii

[injunjack]

hopefully it's not too dark place…. I just try to encourage folks to try things on their own. Once there was a time when people did all kinds of stuff by themselves.