Repairs & Modifications
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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?
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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!
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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. -
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.One other thing to keep in mind is that you may have a hard time keeping the leather lined up properly on the jeans while you're trying to sew it. In this case you may want to get some contact cement (glue) from the leather supply store and put a thin bead on the top and bottom of the leather patch. This will help keep the patch stay put while you're sewing.
If you're going to a leather supply store like Tandy I'm sure you can just explain what you're trying to do to them and they can get you everything you need.
Good luck!
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Another good tip. Thank you very much buddy!
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Can not wait to show that! so here the pics from @Jim actually working on my BBod :
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Pockets were destroyed. And now he will saishiko the crotch aera.
Jim is working at @Kentaurus
️️Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk
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Done! I am very pleased with the result.
See also the old patch I f#cked up with the overdye.
Thanks again @tangfj
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very nice, well done @don_pipone . cool thick thread you used there.
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Thank you guys!
Yes, I didn‘t get the thread tangfj recommended, so I used a thicker one I already had lying around in my drawer.
Thanks to IHUK too for helping me out with a spare patch. -
Thank you guys!
Yes, I didn‘t get the thread tangfj recommended, so I used a thicker one I already had lying around in my drawer.
Thanks to IHUK too for helping me out with a spare patch.Good work. Great when we learn new skills to fix these things ourselves…
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Question for the IH crew… I’m getting some pretty annoying diaper ass with my 666-PD’s. Is this something that would be fixed by downsizing the top block? Railcar offers this service, and it would definitely be money well spent if it worked. They are the same size as my 666S-21’s and my 666S-16’s, but they measure bigger across the hips than the other two pairs that fit fine so in my mind that must be the problem. Here’s some pics so you can see what I’m talking about:
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Yeah, I've had the same problem with my 777R-14 and 634S-18. It seems to be a common problem. I'm still trying to find the right fit that won't give me that same issue and I've nearly tried almost all cuts, sizes and fits.
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A few years of daily use with a heavy chain has taken it’s toll on the leather loop on my IHG-02. It is still intact but won’t be forever.
In addition I wanted to max out my brass so I modded the wallet with a hole punch and a shiny new brass swivel and Chicago screw. The silver ring will likely end up on a necklace at some point in the near future…
I was a little apprehensive about sticking holes in an expensive shell cordovan wallet but it was an easy fix and I’m pleased with the result.
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Nice modif @neph93 ! I like the cordovan/brass combo even better than the original silver one.
