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    • C
      Chad
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      But to your previous point- everything is definitely intact. I'm not too worried about it now. Thanks for looking!

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        I got one of these baseball cap buddies to wash my IHC-06. I put two zip ties on it so there is no possible way it can come open in the washer.

        I put the cap inside out because there are areas that raise up past the cage that would rub in the washer. I already go a big crease on the side from the first time I washed it.

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        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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          Ready for a new hole on my Faith belt, I decided to do something very drastic.

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          • vaquero357V
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            …no sooner than @steelworker mentioned on another thread to 'maintain your weight or things can get crazy' that I reached for my first 'non-denim' pants purchase IHDV-502-OLV, wore 'em to work and within a couple of hours I had to unbutton them, brutal. Unlike denim the material used for these is literally 'steel belted', especially the waist, I mean no give. Kinda bummed out because in every other aspect they fit great.
            …when I got home from work I remembered I had one last pair of my old Levis still up in the closet and I also remembered someone (@Filthy?) had a do-able remedy. With a belt, no ones the wiser.
            ...this was the first generation 502 also. I Gorilla Glue duct taped it just to stop the thread unravel where I cut or made incision.

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            • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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              Hey @vaquero357 get yourself a spray bottle and one of these and you should be able to wet the waist and stretch them. Go slow because you might tear something or blow the button off if you don't. Also your do-dad looks about two inches so IDK if they will stretch that much. I'd say an inch to 1.5" tops.

              This is the exact same one I bought and is definitely XHS stretch worthy.
              PANT WAISTBAND STRETCHER - STRETCH RANGE 30" TO 51". FOR WAIST SIZE 30" TO 48". https://a.co/d/1xOLLGQ

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              • vaquero357V
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                …I'll look into it, thanks brother! 😉

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                • vaquero357V
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                  …it is pretty hillbilly. 😃

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                    Also Indigoproof does some sort of waist addition as well as her repair service.

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                    • steelworkerS
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                      @Filthy:

                      I got one of these baseball cap buddies to wash my IHC-06. I put two zip ties on it so there is no possible way it can come open in the washer
                      I put the cap inside out because there are areas that raise up past the cage that would rub in the washer. I already go a big crease on the side from the first time I washed it.

                      Genius! Thanks Mike!

                      Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                      Well, I have others.

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                      • weftyarnW
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                        Thought I'd share my "frayed crotch seams" procedure here. Some zig zagging with my trusty Singer Heavy Duty almost always does the job. Apparently, it can even handle 21OZ 😃

                        This is the "fraying" I'm talking about. Seems to be caused by thighs rubbing against each other when walking.

                        Zig zagging along the frayed area. Crossing the point where all panels come together (what's the correct term for this?) is the critical part. How many layers of fabric there?

                        Happy with the results. Pro tip: Always use thread that is darker than the actual fabric to make the repair less visible. I used Gütermann Col 11 (100% Poly) in this case.

                        Use it or lose it.

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                        • L
                          Lowlander
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                          That looks really good @weftyarn

                          I have a regular Singer that I've used for small repairs on denim. But I don't dare using it on heavy weight IH (for fear of ruining my jeans–they're worth more than the Singer[emoji6]).

                          Might have to look into a heavy duty version of my own…

                          Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-A217F met Tapatalk

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                          • weftyarnW
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                            Thanks @Lowlander !!

                            This is the one I have (Singer Heavy Duty 4423).

                            Use it or lose it.

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                            • five-pocketF
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                              @injunjack:

                              pocket pouch repair

                              I just wonder how in the hell this is possible….pockets falling apart so soon, between 12-18mo's...

                              Wishing too that the pocket material was a little thicker.
                              634s 21oz bought August 2021. 2 washes.
                              Winter rotation and worn on and off.
                              Guess I´m just a lazy dude with too much time with my hands in my pockets.

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                              • KarolK
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                                Working on restoring this old Singer. Today further disassembly, cleaning and calibration. I have not tested it yet on IH stuff but I saved 2 pairs of old 501 with it. So it’s capable for worn out thin denim.
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                                Favorite:
                                IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
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                                  @Karol Take a look here (and the following posts)

                                  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/562773

                                  I have one very similar to that, but has no foot pedal (which either yours has, or has been after-marketed with a motor)

                                  I've use mine for 44 years and it will spit on anything I throw at it.....

                                  "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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                                  • KarolK
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                                    @Giles yours is such a beauty and even older specimen!
                                    You were spot on regarding the foot pedal.
                                    Here you have mine in all its glory, I just replaced the leather transmission belt.
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                                    Favorite:
                                    IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                    IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                    IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                    IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                    • KarolK
                                      Karol
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                                      Favorite:
                                      IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                      IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                      IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                      IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                      • AetasA
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                                        @Karol
                                        Beatiful Singer!
                                        Sure G. was pointing to the Singer Database which I found very helpful. Looks like yours is from 1927 and in great condition.

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                                        • KarolK
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                                          @Aetas thanks for pointing it out! I missed the hyperlink to the database while looking at that early post linked by @Giles
                                          Indeed, it seem to be from 12 of February 1927.
                                          Regarding the condition, on the surface it’s really OK but certain parts have seen plenty of wear after the II world war and it was not really serviced since the 60’s causing even more wear as it was used sporadically with no effort to tune or clean - It was just supposed to work as my mother used to say.

                                          Favorite:
                                          IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                          IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                          IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                          IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                          • T4920T
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                                            I'm having some trouble with this frayed pocket, can anyone recommend anything that can be done to prevent this from getting worse? I just had to cut away a load of loose threads... I was going to ignore it and just embrace the wabi-sabi, but I feel like it's gonna get real bad unless I do something about it.

                                            “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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