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    Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

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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
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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
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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

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

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

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                                      • GilesG
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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
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                                          XHSmb has broken me

                                          Union Special 43200G
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                                            XHSmb has broken me

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