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

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

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                                    • S
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                                      Jeans are winging their way to Gosport via Royal Mail. Should arrive tomorrow.

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                                      • S
                                        sisterray
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                                        Received my jeans. Great job. Just have to break these elephants in!

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
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                                          In preparation for a lot of IH-888-NT hemming, we have upgraded our second 83200G to match the hydraulics on Unity…...

                                          "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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                                          • UnityU
                                            Unity
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                                            XHSmb has broken me

                                            Union Special 43200G
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