Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

[LandoCal126 0]

@Giles:

What you done to them?

Pictures would help…

[hectic]

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.

[Cary]

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

[Cookie]

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!

[hectic]

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

Best
H

[Heavy Duty]

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?

[Giles]

Cary,  I have the thread here.  G

[hectic]

Hi,

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

Nice guy too, I recommend.

Best rgds
H

[Guest]

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

Till

[Guest]

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.

[Giles]

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

[Guest]

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 !

[Giles]

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

[Guest]

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 !

[Beatle]

stop worrying about these details..just wear ur jeans

[Guest]

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

[Beatle]

fh 1001

[Seul]

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

[Beatle]

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

[Seul]

Yeah I'm sure. It's either that or selling it, but I might as well make 'm into a brilliant pair of jeans as I wear shorts easily 4 months/ year…