• Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
  • Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
Iron Heart Forum
Iron Heart Forum

Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

Repairs & Modifications

The Resource Centre
225
1.2k
354.0k
Loading More Posts
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • T
    tangfj
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 7 Nov 2017

    @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!

    ISO: IHSH-170 or IHSH-193 in size XXL

    last edited by 12 Nov 2018, 20:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • D
      don_pipone
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 12 Jan 2017

      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.

      IG: @fadecyde

      last edited by 12 Nov 2018, 20:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • T
        tangfj
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 7 Nov 2017

        @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.

        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!

        ISO: IHSH-170 or IHSH-193 in size XXL

        last edited by 13 Nov 2018, 13:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • D
          don_pipone
          Haraki san Expert
          Joined: 12 Jan 2017

          Another good tip. Thank you very much buddy!

          IG: @fadecyde

          last edited by 13 Nov 2018, 14:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • H
            hajduk
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 14 Jul 2010

            Can not wait to show that! so here the pics from @Jim actually working on  my BBod :
            [emoji2956][emoji106]
            Pockets were destroyed. And now he will saishiko the crotch aera.
            Jim is working at @Kentaurus ✌️✌️

            Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

            "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

            last edited by 13 Nov 2018, 16:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • J
              Jim
              Joined: 30 May 2017

              Glad you like it so far Pierre! @hajduk

              last edited by 13 Nov 2018, 18:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • H
                hajduk
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 14 Jul 2010

                I love it!!

                Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

                "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

                last edited by 13 Nov 2018, 19:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • N
                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @hajduk:

                  I love it!!

                  Me too!

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
                  last edited by 13 Nov 2018, 19:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • D
                    don_pipone
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 12 Jan 2017

                    Done! I am very pleased with the result.
                    See also the old patch I f#cked up with the overdye.
                    Thanks again @tangfj



                    IG: @fadecyde

                    last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 10:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • M
                      motojobobo
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                      very nice, well done @don_pipone . cool thick thread you used there.

                      The journey is the objective.

                      last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 11:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • G
                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Great job…

                        "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

                        last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 11:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • D
                          don_pipone
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 12 Jan 2017

                          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.

                          IG: @fadecyde

                          last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 11:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • N
                            neph93
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            @don_pipone:

                            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…

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

                            • Virginia Woolf
                            last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 11:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • X
                              xtcclassic
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 13 Feb 2012

                              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:

                              last edited by 19 Nov 2018, 07:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • G
                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                That's a real diaper butt…...

                                I'd certainly have a word with Railcar....

                                "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

                                last edited by 19 Nov 2018, 11:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • S
                                  sabergirl
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                  To me it just looks like you need to pull your pants up.  Have you tried wearing them higher on your waist?

                                  last edited by 19 Nov 2018, 15:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • C
                                    cityofdelusion
                                    Joined: 1 Jun 2018

                                    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.

                                    last edited by 19 Nov 2018, 19:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • N
                                      neph93
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                      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.




                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                                      • Virginia Woolf
                                      last edited by 23 Nov 2018, 13:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • M
                                        motojobobo
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                        Nice modif @neph93 ! I like the cordovan/brass combo even better than the original silver one.

                                        The journey is the objective.

                                        last edited by 23 Nov 2018, 16:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • N
                                          neph93
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          @motojobobo:

                                          Nice modif @neph93 ! I like the cordovan/brass combo even better than the original silver one.

                                          Cheers!

                                          I agree that brass works very well and is aesthetically more pleasing than silver, with the burgundy cordovan. This despite the fact that silver seems more appropriate given the qualities of materials involved.

                                          I used to strive to keep my hardware one colour but I’ve given up. I love my silver GA and IH gear, and brass and tan leather together is great beautiful, so I mix it and no longer give a fekk.

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

                                          • Virginia Woolf
                                          last edited by 23 Nov 2018, 18:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                          743 out of 1154
                                          • First post
                                            743/1154
                                            Last post
                                          Copyright Iron Heart 2025.