Repairs & Modifications

[jdl1279]

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

[4c]

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.

[jdl1279]

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....

[Giles]

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

[jdl1279]

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

[Simon H]

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

[nemesisnow1200]

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

[Simon H]

Thanks mate.

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

[fre-co]

Apparently the Edwin store do repairs too. I was thinking of trying them out.

[Chruschtschow]

@Giles:

Pocket bag repair Padmore styley….

My 666 made it on the forum!
Thanks for that chambray patch. I also like the Eye of Sauron painted in denim IH Japan gave me.

[pillowPANTS]

Where in Canada or Us should i send my 666XHS to have a crotch blow out takin care of? I know that Self Edge does repairs but do they do a good job?
I need the blow out takin care of, pocket bag fixed and my 666D hemmed.
Where should i send em?

[hajduk]

SE makes fantastic job. Believe me. They can do anything and very very well done.

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[pillowPANTS]

Which SE do you have experience with @hajduk

[hajduk]

All of them these last years. LA, NY and Portland recently. No difference. Working there true artisan. Impressive.

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[Giles]

@pillowPANTS:

Where in Canada or Us should i send my 666XHS to have a crotch blow out takin care of? I know that Self Edge does repairs but do they do a good job?
I need the blow out takin care of, pocket bag fixed and my 666D hemmed.
Where should i send em?

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5785.0

[hajduk]

G, when do you think to be ready to take repairs at Gosport on IH products?

[Giles]

We do now.  It's just that I have not had time to formalise it…..

[hajduk]

you do it! good to know, G!

[pillowPANTS]

Thx G. Im gonna try Railcar or SENY

[MastersOfDeath]

My much loved IHE-13. everyday use for a couple of years. any ideas?/suggestions? can you help @Giles  ?