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    Megatron1505
    見習いボス
    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

    The only benefit to working for a military electronics company. Hardcore button repair capabilities.

    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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      Pavel Pipovič
      Joined: 16 Sept 2014

      Soldered 🙂

      last edited by 25 Sept 2014, 16:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Megatron1505
        見習いボス
        Joined: 10 Jul 2011

        Yup, turn the iron up to 350 degrees and let the metal do its thing  🙂

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

        last edited by 25 Sept 2014, 17:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          4c
          Banned
          Joined: 26 Nov 2013

          😶 Zimbabwe pocket mod…

          (Yes, I will also do the other side…)
          Edit: picture added

          last edited by 1 Oct 2015, 20:56 28 Sept 2014, 20:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            @TinMan:

            http://www.japaneseselvagejeans.com/rainbowcounty/special/self_repair/self_repair.html

            I found this, looks easy enough!!

            "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

            last edited by 4 Nov 2014, 07:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              nizzel55
              Joined: 18 Sept 2013

              My repairs after 365 days of wear and tear.

              Instagram: Nizzel55x
              187cm (6' 1.6"), 80kg (176lbs)
              IH-666S (33), IH-666UHR (33), IH-666SII (32)
              IHSH-76 (L), IHSH-62 (L), IHSH-101 (L), IHSH-109 (L)

              last edited by 27 Dec 2014, 21:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                NorthernVictory
                Joined: 28 Sept 2014

                OK, so I wasn't sure where to post this since it seemed kinda off topic. Since it's this pair of jeans this is logically a relevant place to ask.

                So it seems that a little bit of the inseam overlock stitch is coming loose, on the left leg, on some localized spots. So it's not a big deal but I've actually never had this happen before, but anyway, maybe it is and you guys can correct me in that case.

                I send these same pics to a shop kinda close asking for their opinion, and they said (without actually having the denim in person, mind) they will need to take apart the hem, take apart the inseam and use a darning machine?

                Excuse my ignorance but it would appear from some research that a simple overlock stitching machine should be able to get the job done…

                I was also going to have these guys hem my two other pairs of jeans but I'm pretty paranoid after a previous alteration went south and I'm automatically suspicious after they wanted to take the whole bottom apart.

                last edited by 1 Oct 2015, 03:42 10 Jan 2015, 03:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  jdl1279
                  Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                  Certainly no expert, but my 666XHS are doing the same around my cuffs and inside where my boots rub. So would assume this is a fairly common occurrence, but would love others take on it as well.

                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                  last edited by 10 Jan 2015, 03:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    NorthernVictory
                    Joined: 28 Sept 2014

                    @jdl1279:

                    Certainly no expert, but my 666XHS are doing the same around my cuffs and inside where my boots rub. So would assume this is a fairly common occurrence, but would love others take on it as well.

                    Right. My most immediate question would be is there any negatives to just leaving this as-is?

                    last edited by 10 Jan 2015, 04:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      jdl1279
                      Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                      I assume eventually you'll wear through if it continues to fray, but mine have been like so for months and with daily wear haven't progressed too much

                      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                      last edited by 1 Oct 2015, 04:17 10 Jan 2015, 04:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        JCMx800
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                        Fix it by yourself, it just cost some minutes of your life 🙂

                        Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                        XXX

                        last edited by 10 Jan 2015, 11:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          4c
                          Banned
                          Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                          +1 It's a super easy fix.

                          last edited by 10 Jan 2015, 20:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            jdl1279
                            Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                            What did you use there 4c? You guys got me feeling like I'm slacking on maintenance.

                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                            last edited by 11 Jan 2015, 02:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              4c
                              Banned
                              Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                              Thick cotton (embroidery?) thread from my local crafty store to repair the seam wrap and warp fibers from the large denim tag on the BB’s to repair the fraying cuff.

                              last edited by 11 Jan 2015, 02:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                jdl1279
                                Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                Hmmm…will have to see what I can find as extra warp I don't have. Of course I expect this to be an ongoing problem anyway....

                                Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                                last edited by 11 Jan 2015, 04:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  For the seam wrap (or just about any repair to constructional stitching) I would try and get what is known as 36's Polycore.  It is monster tough and very similar to what we use for our constructional stitching thread.  We get ours from here…

                                  http://www.empressmills.co.uk/acatalog/36s_Polycore.html

                                  "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

                                  last edited by 11 Jan 2015, 09:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    jdl1279
                                    Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                    Thanks G, have three sewing/craft stores local to check for this and makeshift warp thread.

                                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                                    last edited by 11 Jan 2015, 16:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Simon H
                                      Joined: 17 Jul 2013

                                      Hi guys,

                                      I want to get some of my 501xx 's repaired.

                                      I am aware of Dale in Covent Garden who i have found to be excellent but
                                      i just wanted to check with you guys that i am not missing any other options.

                                      Thanks

                                      Simon

                                      last edited by 18 Jan 2015, 13:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        nemesisnow1200
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        Joined: 4 Jun 2013

                                        The Denim Doctor in Manchester,,had a few pairs altered/fixed by the guy,,,damn good,,oops sorry you are only interested in London based fixer uppers

                                        Raw and unwashed ,,,,,,my fekkin arse!!!!!!

                                        last edited by 18 Jan 2015, 14:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Simon H
                                          Joined: 17 Jul 2013

                                          Thanks mate.

                                          There is just something nerve wracking about putting 5 pairs of irreplaceable jeans into the post.

                                          last edited by 18 Jan 2015, 15:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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