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    Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

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      sisterray
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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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          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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                • ?
                  A Former User
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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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                                    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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                                        sisterray
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                                        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.

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
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                                          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

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

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