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  • G
    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

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

    "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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      injunjack
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      Joined: 19 Feb 2010

      @Giles:

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

      must be this…

      last edited by 13 Mar 2012, 10:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        alcatraz
        Joined: 30 Jul 2011

        Mmhh, bit of a pisser

        last edited by 13 Mar 2012, 11:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          injunjack
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          Joined: 19 Feb 2010

          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....

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            LandoCal126 0
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            Joined: 2 Oct 2009

            @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.

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              injunjack
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              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…

              last edited by 13 Mar 2012, 13:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                LandoCal126 0
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                @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.

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                  Seul
                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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

                  last edited by 13 Mar 2012, 17:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    injunjack
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                    Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                    Or me…. jsut did my 634S's

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                      LandoCal126 0
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                      Some repair images from IH JP

                      last edited by 18 Mar 2012, 13:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Jii
                        Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                        Fixed crotch blowout:

                        Fixed cuff damage:

                        Very happy with the results!

                        AIAN HA-TO!

                        last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 15:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Chris
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                          @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?

                          last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 15:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Jii
                            Joined: 4 Oct 2010

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

                            AIAN HA-TO!

                            last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 16:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Finn666
                              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                              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! 🙂

                              last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 16:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Chris
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

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

                                last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 16:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Jii
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                                  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 🙂

                                  AIAN HA-TO!

                                  last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 17:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    injunjack
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                                    Joined: 19 Feb 2010

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

                                    last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 18:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      madmonday
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 13 Oct 2009

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

                                      looks like they did a great job Jii

                                      head high, middle finger higher

                                      last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 19:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        injunjack
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                                        Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                        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.

                                        last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 20:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          madmonday
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                          not dark injun, it is actually a fun place where mofos say what they think despite the political correct stance that most take.

                                          i know it isn't easy being a male model  😠

                                          head high, middle finger higher

                                          last edited by 22 Mar 2012, 20:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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