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[GraemeE]

I just got my second pair of fatigues and need to hem both.

Wondering if I should take into self edge for chain stitch or just have a tailor do a standard job

Anyone have any opinions either for functional or aesthetic reasons?

[SKT]

I had the guys at IHUK do a chain stitch hem on my 735 work pants…kind of spoiled me on all other hem types for pants. Just seems more robust? But that could be the kool-aid talkin’ and I’m sure either one would work fine Also I’m no help

[sophisto000]

Chain stitch will add that subtle “roping” effect to the hem, where a traditional lock stitch will just be straight and clean; nothing wrong with that on chinos/fatigues. However, a chain stitch can make them feel a touch elevated, and give your ego a little tickle for the little detail…

[NickD]

@SKT said in OrSlow:

I had the guys at IHUK do a chain stitch hem on my 735 work pants…kind of spoiled me on all other hem types for pants. Just seems more robust? But that could be the kool-aid talkin’ and I’m sure either one would work fine Also I’m no help

Chain stitch is less robust to my understanding. Looks better though.

[SKT]

@NickD ahh…I was just assuming. Thanks for the info. I guess visually it looks stronger because of the amount of stitches?

[GraemeE]

To clarify i typically have a chain on all my denim I just haven't ever had it done on any fatigue, twill or chino type pants

[SKT]

@GraemeE haha…mine was a standard hem all along. Never listen to me.

[GraemeE]

@SKT said in OrSlow:

Never listen to me.

This is why we can't have nice things

[AdamJ]

Today I found out that OrSlow make a shirt out of the fatigue pant fabric! Anyone own one?

[sophisto000]

@AdamJ
I think there’s a sz 3 available in the Buy/Sell board.
Too lazy to link, as it’s not mine…

[AdamJ]

@sophisto000 I thought it was a bit too niche to search so didn't bother. Cheers!

[sophisto000]

@AdamJ

[DeeDee85]

@AdamJ I do! I mentioned it somewhere on here recently about how good it was, the orSlow fatigue shirt and a flat head dobby are the only two non IH shirts that have stayed in my wardrobe after discovering IH, I guess that’s testament enough to how much I love it. I ordered it from Meadow Sweden for around £120 and escaped any customs fees too, most UK sites seem to have them for over £200 which is a bit ridiculous. It’s a bargain for £120. Also Cameron O did a great YouTube vid on it

EDIT size wise I’m a XXL in most IH and tried the fatigue shirt in a 5, ended up selling it on and ordering a 4, which is perfect. Think it mentions some stuff about sizing in the Cameron O vid.

Second EDIT: I will be buying a back up of this shirt

[DeeDee85]

Just had a quick look on meadowweb, they are now £175.. £55 price rise in a year or so

[Tago Mago]

@m4xime Please post any items for sale in the B&S thread. Thank you!

[GraemeE]

Thanks to my vintage clothing hoarding I've got more than enough vietnam era olive shirts but the black stone and indigo have been calling to me on the secondary market

[ZackB]

@GraemeE that indigo one is really dope.

[SKT]

Seconded

[Denimhead 0]

If it’s not IH denim, it’s usually Orlsow for me. So comfortable.

[GraemeE]

@Denimhead-0 do you get yours hemmed?

If so see above a few posts - do you have a preference on chainstitch vs standard?