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    Chris
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

    In a standard sewing machine, there are two threads. The top thread, which runs through the needle, is the one seen on the outside of your jeans. The bobbin, a small spool in the bed of the machine, holds the thread that is seen on the inside of your jeans.

    In this illustration, you can see the way it all works.  The needle thread is the green one on top, the bobbin thread is the blue one on bottom.

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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      I should mention that a Union Special 43200G, which is what Giles uses for chainstitch hemming, works slightly differently from a technical perspective, but the practical impact is the same, just to be pedantic and more annoying than usual…

      last edited by 28 Jul 2017, 20:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Jett129
        見習いボス
        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

        Is there any reason,or advantage to having the bobbin thread a different color?

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          Chris
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

          Purely cosmetic.

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            Nomad
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 17 Jul 2015

            Does anyone know where to get viberg or similar quality leather boot laces in the uk? (preferably)

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            last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 17:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              https://www.ironheart.co.uk/boots-accessories/

              "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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                Nomad
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 17 Jul 2015

                hangs head in shame and adds to cart
                Cheers!

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                  Seul
                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                  The Wesco laces are superior to Viberg ones btw…

                  last edited by 29 Jul 2017, 17:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    jdl1279
                    Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                    I would say Wesco's leather laces are the best readily available

                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                      BloodnThunder
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 20 May 2015

                      I would agree.  Mine have been through the ringer and the leather is still holding up phenomenally.  Mine are currently in a pair of Red Wings and I fear they may outlast the boots themselves.

                      IG: Shadesofindig0

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                        Sreeni
                        Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                        I've been googling this for sometime now. Does anyone know the kind of cotton Cone Mills uses for their natural indigo fabric? Is it supima?

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                          BloodnThunder
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 20 May 2015

                          That would be my guess.  Definitely American grown cotton so Supima would most likely be it.  Of all the brands using it none that I have seen actually reference the type though.

                          IG: Shadesofindig0

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                            Sreeni
                            Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                            I need something from cone mills anyway. Supima would be an added reason.

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                            last edited by 30 Jul 2017, 14:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              sabergirl
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                              Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                              Seems like most fabrics made from supima, they go out of their way to make it known. Pretty sure Cone doesn't use it.

                              last edited by 30 Jul 2017, 15:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                BloodnThunder
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 20 May 2015

                                Best way to find out is to email Cone directly or a brand like Left Field that uses it.

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                                last edited by 31 Jul 2017, 03:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Sreeni
                                  Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                                  Thanks @sabergirl @BloodnThunder Point noted.

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                                    Dion
                                    Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                    G, what is this 525-XHS? Same cut as the PIHXHS?

                                    http://ironheart.shop-pro.jp/?pid=120687434

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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      Yes…..It's s long story.... 🙂

                                      "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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                                        Dion
                                        Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                        Nice! Will you be able to get their measurements or bring them over?

                                        last edited by 31 Jul 2017, 18:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          No.  We are doing these:

                                          http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10487.0

                                          "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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