Repairs & Modifications

[neph93]

@Matty123:

That’s pretty cool man. Good job

Agreed. Looks like it should. Careful or you’ll start getting orders from other forum members [emoji1]

[Brock]

Thanks guys! I’m pretty happy with it, just hope it holds for a while!

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[hairydangler]

@motojobobo:

How about sewing a nice patch over it to cover the repair?

Thanks again for the excellent suggestion! I am much happier about the repair because of it.

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[motojobobo]

That looks cool. You chose one of my favorite IH patches!

[UnTucked]

Next customization…

[neph93]

I like that a lot. Watch out for Rangers fans though (that’s Glasgow Rangers).

[Brock]

Stopped off to see Rain at Indigo Proof today!

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https://instagram.com/p/Bm1nWhWH4sO/

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[Jett129]

Saw the picture on Indigoproof’s Instagram. Jeans look amazing,crazy,sick fades.

[Brock]

Can’t wait to wear them again!!

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[Dstauffer]

How I get a little more hem space for the pants/jeans that don't fit over my boots…

[don_pipone]

I did a DIY overdye on my 777 blk with Simplicol „Samt Schwarz“ from the local drugstore. It came out really great. The colour is very even (looks better than on the picture).
Unfortunately the leather patch became very hard. Oiling it didn‘t help. I’m afraid it’s gonna break. Any tips or ideas?

[Matty123]

They look great! I think if you ask @Alex or @Giles nicely you might be able
To purchase a new patch and ha e it sewn on.

[don_pipone]

@Matty123:

They look great! I think if you ask @Alex or @Giles nicely you might be able
To purchase a new patch and ha e it sewn on.

Thx Matty!
I will ask for one with my next order.

[UnTucked]

IHG-083 hand stitched on to a repurposed Gustin heavyweight leather belt, done by moi!
No pretty, but i'm sure it will hold

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[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@UnTucked if you don't mind sending me your address. I can throw a few of these Chicago screws in an envelope and send them to you if you want. They are just like Iron Heart uses. Edit…I should say for absolutely free.

[UnTucked]

I still have the ones I took out, and can put them back in.

Well, I can put one back in… I trimmed the leather, so only one will be able to be reinstalled.

Thanks for the offer though!

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[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Okay. It's one of those things when you need 2 but you have to buy 50. You could put the other back in of you just go through the old hole with a small drill bit or nail. Nice sewing job by the way. Edit.. oh I see that is the front. I was thinking it was the back…

[don_pipone]

I need to replace the leather patch of my 777. Any tips on hot to sew it on? What type of thread and needle did you use? Hand or sewing machine?

[tangfj]

@don_pipone:

I need to replace the leather patch of my 777. Any tips on hot to sew it on? What type of thread and needle did you use? Hand or sewing machine?

Unless you have access to an industrial sewing machine I think your best bet would be to saddle stitch it (https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-saddle-stitch-leather/)… There are lots of other resources you can check out on saddle stitching, youtube was how I learned along with some leather working forums.

To get the right thread and needles I'd suggest heading over to https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/thread and grabbing some John James needles + some Ritza thread.  For jeans the polyester Ritza thread would probably hold up a lot better than waxed linen.  I would go with .6mm thread + size 004 needles... if you already have a replacement leather patch then that's all you should need.

Good luck!

[don_pipone]

Wow, thanks for the detailed answer and tips.
There is a leather supply store not far from my place. I will go there an try to grab some of the stuff you suggested.
I will keep you posted with the result.