Repairs & Modifications
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Indigo proof…she does amazing work! Blends the denim very nicely. She got my crotch blowout, knee and the denim by both hems which were being work through. Have to break in the crotch area as it's a little stiff for now. HIGHLY recommend her!
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@Jordanf9 was it 50 dollars for each area that needs to be darned? or was the whole repair job 50? im asking based on the indigo proof web site prices.
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Total was $90 I believe including shipping. Had knee, two hem areas, crotch blowout and inside of my pocket(which I didn't even notice really….ha).
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Here is the hem work. I wasn't expecting her to do it, I could have done without it as there weren't holes, just heavier wear.
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Cross-post from the Mister Freedom thread
On-going project, modding my CDO Jacket….
The chest pockets have been moved from the front of the jacket to the back (Kidney pockets), and I Frankenstein'd the pockets from a Filson Wool Liner vest, and some selvedge corduroy from a pair of Gustin's to make hand warmer pockets.
Here's a quick pic of the mock-up of the front pockets, tacked in to place.
My sewing skills are shoddy, at best, but I like what I've got so far. Unfortunately, the pockets were cut uneven by the Filson guys, so I won't end up with perfect symmetry, but that's totally fine with me.
More pics to come later
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Sent my 634 18oz Vintage to Railcar for a hem and total time from the day I shipped them to the day they were back in my mailbox was 7 days. Fantastic service. Another job well done by Railcar.
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I would assume the same.
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Just handed over my IH-814-BLK to an amazing seamstress to have their profile transformed into the profile of my Imperial Shearers from the thigh through the knee to the hem. She said she will re-fell the seams and replicate the triple needle stitch. Can't wait to see the results and will defo post pictures - 2 week turnaround
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Soaking the sleeves on both my new shirts in boiling hot water.
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I gave my cookie monter a good shave with this doodad I got from Wal-Mart for $7. It's hard to see but it looks a lot newer now. Worked good for shaving all the pils of the inside of the shirt. Be sure to use the gaurd because you will make holes in your shirt if you don't!
I am reluctant to suggest this because I don't want to be responsible if you put a hole in your UHF. I am going to try my oldest UHF next.
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The result of shaving the front of the left sleeve. The fabric feels super smooth and soft again. This is my most favorite flannel shirt ever so I am going to be extra careful working on it.
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I'm pleased to report that this worked great. Shocked at how well it worked actually. Only drawback is it burns through batteries pretty fast.
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