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    • JCMx800J
      JCMx800
      Raw and Unwashed
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      Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
      XXX

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      • PSBP
        PSB
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        Can anyone recommend a DIY method for preventative maintenance / crotch seam reinforcement?

        The crotch seam on my 634s is starting to wear away and I'd like to take care of it before it becomes a larger problem. I don't care how rough it looks, it just needs to hold up.

        Thanks all.

        -P

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        • GilesG
          Giles
          IHUK Crew
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          Pocket bag repair Padmore styley….

          "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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          • trail and arrowT
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            da padmore style is a good style

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            • 4c4
              4c
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              Love this thread.

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              • Megatron1505M
                Megatron1505
                見習いボス
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                The only benefit to working for a military electronics company. Hardcore button repair capabilities.

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                • Pavel PipovičP
                  Pavel Pipovič
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                  Soldered 🙂

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                  • Megatron1505M
                    Megatron1505
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                    Yup, turn the iron up to 350 degrees and let the metal do its thing  🙂

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                    • 4c4
                      4c
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                      😶 Zimbabwe pocket mod…

                      (Yes, I will also do the other side…)
                      Edit: picture added

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
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                        @TinMan:

                        http://www.japaneseselvagejeans.com/rainbowcounty/special/self_repair/self_repair.html

                        I found this, looks easy enough!!

                        "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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                        • nizzel55N
                          nizzel55
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                          My repairs after 365 days of wear and tear.

                          Instagram: Nizzel55x
                          187cm (6' 1.6"), 80kg (176lbs)
                          IH-666S (33), IH-666UHR (33), IH-666SII (32)
                          IHSH-76 (L), IHSH-62 (L), IHSH-101 (L), IHSH-109 (L)

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                          • NorthernVictoryN
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                            OK, so I wasn't sure where to post this since it seemed kinda off topic. Since it's this pair of jeans this is logically a relevant place to ask.

                            So it seems that a little bit of the inseam overlock stitch is coming loose, on the left leg, on some localized spots. So it's not a big deal but I've actually never had this happen before, but anyway, maybe it is and you guys can correct me in that case.

                            I send these same pics to a shop kinda close asking for their opinion, and they said (without actually having the denim in person, mind) they will need to take apart the hem, take apart the inseam and use a darning machine?

                            Excuse my ignorance but it would appear from some research that a simple overlock stitching machine should be able to get the job done…

                            I was also going to have these guys hem my two other pairs of jeans but I'm pretty paranoid after a previous alteration went south and I'm automatically suspicious after they wanted to take the whole bottom apart.

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                            • J
                              jdl1279
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                              Certainly no expert, but my 666XHS are doing the same around my cuffs and inside where my boots rub. So would assume this is a fairly common occurrence, but would love others take on it as well.

                              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                              • NorthernVictoryN
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                                @jdl1279:

                                Certainly no expert, but my 666XHS are doing the same around my cuffs and inside where my boots rub. So would assume this is a fairly common occurrence, but would love others take on it as well.

                                Right. My most immediate question would be is there any negatives to just leaving this as-is?

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                                • J
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                                  I assume eventually you'll wear through if it continues to fray, but mine have been like so for months and with daily wear haven't progressed too much

                                  Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                  • JCMx800J
                                    JCMx800
                                    Raw and Unwashed
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                                    Fix it by yourself, it just cost some minutes of your life 🙂

                                    Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                    XXX

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                                    • 4c4
                                      4c
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                                      +1 It's a super easy fix.

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                                      • J
                                        jdl1279
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                                        What did you use there 4c? You guys got me feeling like I'm slacking on maintenance.

                                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                        • 4c4
                                          4c
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                                          Thick cotton (embroidery?) thread from my local crafty store to repair the seam wrap and warp fibers from the large denim tag on the BB’s to repair the fraying cuff.

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                                          • J
                                            jdl1279
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                                            Hmmm…will have to see what I can find as extra warp I don't have. Of course I expect this to be an ongoing problem anyway....

                                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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