There's no Such Thing as a Stupid Question

[gaseousclay]

Another question, what does the red "W" signify that's woven onto every pair of jeans? Is it shorthand for "the Works"?

[Giles]

Depends upon which way you look at it.

Either W for Works (Our Japanese holding company)

or M for Motorcycle

[Giles]

@daltmeyer:

Whats the difference if any, between the Logger and Engineer pants?

In our terms, an engineer has a hammer loop and a "ruler" pocket, the logger does not.  I noticed that the IH-821 was mis-described (which may have led to your question), so I have fixed that….

[Dstauffer]

G or Alex, would it be possible for me to purchase a few of those leather pull tabs that come on the IH hoodies and some of the jackets.

I really like them and would like to add them to some other jackets I have.

Also, any idea what type of leather they are?

[Giles]

We bought a load of veg tanned leather, a few scalpels and some metal rulers.  We make them ourselves, very easy…

[Dstauffer]

Perfect…perhaps I can get some slipped into one of my purchases once SS gear starts dropping...I know they seem insignificant, but they really add a nice touch to my gear with zippers.

[Dstauffer]

G, inpatient American here  :D…..any idea when the tentative SS18 release schedule will drop?

[Giles]

I may be able to do it in the next week or so….

[Dstauffer]

[Finkster]

@Dstauffer:

G, inpatient American here  :D…..any idea when the tentative SS18 release schedule will drop?

@Giles:

I may be able to do it in the next week or so….

Praise the Lord! 

[Matty123]

Some chain stitching at the crotch junction has let loose. Pictures are below. I have thread to use. My question is do you guys think I can effectively  mend this with a needle and thread? These are my 888NT 1 Soak and one wash before I wore them 75F water

[Giles]

Yes, you can.  You'll need super tough thread and a man-sized needle.

[neph93]

I have worked on my XHS there so it’s doable for sure. Super sharp robust needle needed and a high pain tolerance. Thimbles made of kevlar would probably help too.

[Giles]

I use a pair of pliers….

[Matty123]

@neph93:

I have worked on my XHS there so it’s doable for sure. Super sharp robust needle needed and a high pain tolerance. Thimbles made of kevlar would probably help too.

@Giles:

Yes, you can.  You'll need super tough thread and a man-sized needle.

I have thread that guy guys sent me to repair my 634s. Will
That do? Or will I need a different type?

[neph93]

I got me seamstress to find me some appropriate strength thread. Colour didn’t match but it was the the crotch so nfg. Now G mentions it, my Leatherman was indespensible for drawing the needle through. Wish I had kevlar thimbles though…

[Giles]

@Matty123 That'll work just fine.

[Matty123]

Thanks fellas. I appreciate the help. My fingers are cracked to bits cuz of the cold so the pliers is great advice. I will go to the craft store to get a killer needle.

[UnTucked]

A "Speedy Stitcher" would work best…

[UnTucked]

Also known as a sewing awl…

Working on my Mister Freedom jacket, the fabric was far less "robust", and it's was EXTREMELY difficult to do by hand... I upgraded to a sewing awl, and it was a breeze