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Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

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    sisterray
    Joined: 30 Jun 2015

    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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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      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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        louisbosco
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

        christian….

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

        • Harvey Specter
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          sisterray
          Joined: 30 Jun 2015

          Cheers Giles.

          last edited by 14 Nov 2016, 20:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            A Former User
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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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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              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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                A Former User
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                @Giles:

                I would….

                Thanks

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                  Chris
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                  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…

                  last edited by 12 Feb 2017, 21:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    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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                      Sam
                      Joined: 21 May 2015

                      Unity still going strong

                      Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

                      last edited by 13 Feb 2017, 12:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Chris
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                        @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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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          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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                            Sam
                            Joined: 21 May 2015

                            Latest Chain stitching video.

                            Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

                            last edited by 7 Mar 2017, 17:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Lindsey
                              Joined: 14 Sept 2016

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

                              last edited by 7 Mar 2017, 17:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Dstauffer
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Apr 2015

                                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.

                                last edited by 7 Mar 2017, 18:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Dion
                                  Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                  Lovely video with lovely music! As always :)!

                                  last edited by 7 Mar 2017, 18:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Jett129
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

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

                                    last edited by 7 Mar 2017, 20:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      sisterray
                                      Joined: 30 Jun 2015

                                      Hi Giles,

                                      I've got a pair of 22oz jeans being delivered soon which will probably need hemming. Just checking 22oz will not be a problem. Also are you still using DPD for delivery, if not can you tell me which courier you are using.

                                      last edited by 14 Oct 2017, 01:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        22 is fine.

                                        You can choose UPS or DPD

                                        "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 14 Oct 2017, 07:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          sisterray
                                          Joined: 30 Jun 2015

                                          Cool. Thanks Giles. UPS is easier for me. Hopefully sending them within next week or so.

                                          last edited by 14 Oct 2017, 08:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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