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Why do Iron Heart Shirts Hems Roll Upwards and Outwards?

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  • J
    jay-cy
    Joined: 2 Jan 2017

    that corresponds to what I found.
    So it should be a general issue with folded curved hems…

    last edited by 29 May 2020, 09:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      That are double or triple thick…..

      "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 29 May 2020, 09:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        jay-cy
        Joined: 2 Jan 2017

        jep, material thickness certainly matters!
        I also have shirts of also substantial thickness in which the hem is „countered“ by a seam band sewn from the other side. This seems to avoid the roll-up…

        last edited by 29 May 2020, 10:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Kasi
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          Some new knowledge learn to today…

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          While you drink champagne
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          last edited by 29 May 2020, 17:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Chris
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            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            And that nicely explains why the denim and wabash shirts roll more than the chambray.

            last edited by 30 May 2020, 04:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              steelworker
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              @Giles:

              Haraki has given me the explanation.

              On a curved hem, like on most Iron Heart shirts,  the length of seam allowance edge (brown) is longer than the length of the seam stitch (orange). This creates a tendency for the fabric to curl towards the longer side.

              And, there are 3 thicknesses of fabric on the hem.

              Given the thickness of the resulting seam, it is easier for the fabric to roll away from the bulky seam, than to roll towards the bulk.

              It is something that can't be avoided, and the tendency to roll up is a direct function of the bulk and weight of the fabric.  The heavier/bulkier the fabric and thus the seam, the more pronounced the roll outwards will be…

              I read that and actually found it interesting.I think theres something wrong with me. 😛

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

              last edited by 30 May 2020, 07:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Giles
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                Join the club….

                "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 30 May 2020, 07:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  BloodnThunder
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                  Joined: 20 May 2015

                  This is definitely one of those bits of clothing nerd knowledge that will get you a funny 'why do you know that' look if you tell someone.

                  IG: Shadesofindig0

                  last edited by 8 Jun 2020, 13:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Giles
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                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    A rather excellent example….

                    14oz indigo/black western....

                    "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 29 Nov 2020, 09:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Chris
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                      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                      My wabash shirts do it, too.

                      last edited by 30 Nov 2020, 17:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        JDelage
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                        Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                        Does that disappear over time, as the shirt gets worn?

                        last edited by 28 Dec 2020, 16:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Giles
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                          Nope

                          "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 28 Dec 2020, 16:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Giles
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                            H thinks he may have solved the issue.  He is experimenting with variable needle and bobbin pressure…..

                            "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 27 Jun 2022, 18:50 K 1 Reply Last reply 27 Jul 2023, 09:55 Reply Quote 1
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                              Kasi
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                              So the magic has been done..

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                              The world's insane
                              While you drink champagne
                              And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                              last edited by 27 Jun 2022, 19:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • 68degreesorless6
                                68degreesorless
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                                Wow I’m excited to hear more about the fix. On a related note, I recently started up a new hobby…think they call it “ironing.” It’s cathartic AND afterward I no longer feel the urge to pull on my shirt hem 63839308 times during the day. So H might need to make a IH stress ball or fidget spinner once he renders ironing obsolete.

                                last edited by 27 Jun 2022, 20:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  @68degreesorless:

                                  Wow I’m excited to hear more about the fix. On a related note, I recently started up a new hobby…think they call it “ironing.” It’s cathartic AND afterward I no longer feel the urge to pull on my shirt hem 63839308 times during the day. So H might need to make a IH stress ball or fidget spinner once he renders ironing obsolete.

                                  The best, least stressful way of tackling it is to learn to live it. The shirts still look boss.

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

                                  • Virginia Woolf
                                  last edited by 28 Jun 2022, 10:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                    endo
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                                    @neph93:

                                    to learn to live it

                                    actually, I like it …

                                    and, once it's solved the old shirts will be collectors items  🙂

                                    si tacuisses

                                    last edited by 28 Jun 2022, 11:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • DmartD
                                      Dmart
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                                      Me too, I like it when they roll up.

                                      last edited by 28 Jun 2022, 12:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • NikN
                                        Nik
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                                        The difference between a bug and a feature is often perception…

                                        last edited by 28 Jun 2022, 14:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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                                          Karol
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                                          @Giles said in Why do Iron Heart Shirts Hems Roll Upwards and Outwards?:

                                          H thinks he may have solved the issue.  He is experimenting with variable needle and bobbin pressure…..

                                          What are the results from the lab?

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                                          last edited by 27 Jul 2023, 09:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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