Repairs & Modifications

[SKT]

I have a 5oz dobby cloth work shirt (358) that I’d like to try and get to a light blue. Think I could bleach it to get the desired result without too much damage to the material? I have never attempted something like this so all advice appreciated

[endo]

@Alex_24

had problems with the slimness of the sleeves (again), so I got my 383 altered into a short sleeve which works pretty good for me

[T4920]

@SKT why not just throw it in the wash whenever you put a dark load on? I'd imagine you'd have the desired lightening after 5/6 washes, without causing any damage to the shirt.

[Matt]

I have an older one like that, tan/red. Mod looks great.

[Alex_24]

@endo looks perfect your tailor did a great job

[SKT]

@T4920 based on my 357, I’m not sure I could get it there with just washes. Here’s a pic of both. The western had been washed about 10 times in this pic. I’d like for the work version to be almost as light as a blue chambray. Still debating what to do.

[endo]

@SKT I've bleached a lot of IH stuff (Prof. Filthy award). You can do that, just start with a little bit of bleach added to the washing program, like 3 teaspoons of bleach. If you're not happy with the result (not bleached enough), repeat the procedure with the same amount. I wouldn't be concerned about the material, more that it gets too light. I used this.

[SKT]

@endo thanks. When adding the bleach do you add it to the water first and let it mix a bit before adding the clothing? I’m nervous

[tody]

@SKT the way i read it he used it in the washing machine, not while soaking.

[endo]

You can do both, either in a bowl or in your washing machine. When doing it with the machine I add the bleach when the water is running in via the dispenser drawer. In a bowl I'd put the bleach into the water first, stir and add the cloths at last.

[endo]

The results are different due to fabric and dye, therefore I suggest to titrate the amount of bleach from the lesser end and rather repeat the process a couple of times.

[SKT]

@tody I’ve never even used bleach on my whites so this is new to me. I just want to avoid streaks. Will start slow and up it from there like Endo says

[T4920]

I've just taken a pair of jeans into a local tailor for hemming due to some damage to the inner leg seam. Asked for 3 inches to be taken off.

He offered to preserve the original hemmed opening, and pointed out the roping looked very nice.

I couldn't wrap my little brain around how this is possible, and he couldn't really explain due to the language barrier..

Is this some thing anyone can explain to me? @JoshC perhaps.

[goosehd]

@T4920 If I understand correctly, my best guess is that he is going to cut your current hem off, removed 2 to 3 inches of material and the reattach the hem to your jeans.

Think of it as what they did to @Mizmazzle suede jacket by removing the cuff, cutting some material away, and the reattaching the original cuff.

Hope that makes sense, and I am only guessing this is how they are going to do it.

[goosehd]

…and how they technically do it: I am guessing that because a hem is the material folded upon itself and then stitched, that the old hem will have the stitching removed, the hem then will be placed upon the new cut, and then everything stitched back together.

Does that make any sense? I can try and explain it better if needed.

[goosehd]

@T4920 never mind my rambling. Found a video of how they do it:

[T4920]

@goosehd Cheers for the info, and the video was great too! I was surprised that he only charged £2 extra for the service (£12 total) but seeing the vid, it doesn't seem like too much more effort than a typical hem-job.

Thanks again

[T4920]

@T4920 said in Repairs & Modifications:

He offered to preserve the original hemmed opening, and pointed out the roping looked very nice.

A job well done I'd say!

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[JoshC]

@T4920 sorry mate missed your message, yeah he has done a decent job, to be fair. I wouldn't do it personally as, I don't like the way it looks, but you can always create that fading over time again (work I know) or if you really want to just use a little bit of sandpaper to help, even out that fading/wear. But he has done a good job I have seen people do this and its looked bad nowhere near as neat and tidy as yours

[aksu]

Ripped my favorite shorts the other day. Not a professional job cos it's mine