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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      Yes, unless they have stretch (Unity chews them up) or are over 25oz…..

      "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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        Thanks Giles

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        • UnityU
          Unity
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          That new upstart 43200G that Giles bought recently (he says, "in case you break down") is being given a hydraulic upgrade….Bitch

          Union Special 43200G
          www.ironheart.co.uk

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            Hi Giles,

            I have a pair of grey jeans that I will need to be shortened. The stitching is grey thread. Would you be able to match the thread to may jeans.

            Regards

            Michael

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              In all probability we could get close, we have about 50 shades of grey yarns here…...

              .......I'll get my coat....

              "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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              • louisboscoL
                louisbosco
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                christian….

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                  sisterray
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                  Cheers Giles.

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                  • ?
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                    should I get my sugarcane 1947 jeans re hemmed as they are looking very distressed !

                    (I'm sending to denim doctor for a crotch blow out repair)

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      I would….

                      "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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                      • ?
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                        @Giles:

                        I would….

                        Thanks

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                        • ChrisC
                          Chris
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                          What size needle/thread combo do you use for hemming?

                          I know, I know- I should have checked when I was there, but I'm forgetful…

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
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                            These are the needles we use:

                            And we use this thread:

                            http://www.empressmills.co.uk/shop/sewing-threads/heavy-duty-threads/36s-polycore/

                            There is a school of thought that says you should use a slightly smaller thread for the looper thread, so that it throws a neater loop, but we find the same size for both works fine.

                            "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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                            • SamS
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                              Unity still going strong

                              Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

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                              • ChrisC
                                Chris
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                                @Giles:

                                These are the needles we use:

                                And we use this thread:

                                http://www.empressmills.co.uk/shop/sewing-threads/heavy-duty-threads/36s-polycore/

                                There is a school of thought that says you should use a slightly smaller thread for the looper thread, so that it throws a neater loop, but we find the same size for both works fine.

                                Wow, even larger than I guessed.

                                I've had a couple of people tell me the same thing about using smaller thread in bobbins for flatbed machines, but my experience is like yours- same size for both works just fine.

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
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                                  We hem a shit load of jeans here and I suspect that we hem a higher average weight of jean than anyone else anywhere.  And even saying that, these needles will last a year unless we bust or bend one.  Amazing things….

                                  "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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                                  • SamS
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                                    Latest Chain stitching video.

                                    Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

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                                    • LindseyL
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                                      Awesome! Great work @Sam & @Giles but mostly @Sam  😃

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                                      • DstaufferD
                                        Dstauffer
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                                        Great video! Love seeing the stubborn crew in action!

                                        Also @Giles, nice fit on the 156 🙂

                                        You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                                        • DionD
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                                          Lovely video with lovely music! As always :)!

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                                          • J
                                            Jett129
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                                            Really great video,love the music and the 156 on Giles. Good color for him.

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