Posts made by indigo_fades

Agree with @Giles and @Go-For-Chill on sewing being a skill anyone can likely pick up for simple alterations like this. I've put together an entire industrial sewing shop in my garage just keeping an eye out on Facebook marketplace for the past couple years. For all 4 machines (with tables) and even upgrading two of them to servo motors, I've invested a total of $500. While I spent $600, I've gained a life long skill and saved myself, my friends, and my family no less than $2k in alterations costs and I've been able to keep things I would otherwise need to return or resell. Just two nights ago I brought in one of my favorite Iron Heart sweatshirts (IHTB-12-GRY) to keep it from draping so much around the waist, and there's nothing more satisfying than putting on a garment that fits perfectly, knowing it's sized just for you, by you.
It's also opened up a whole other size of shirts I'm able to buy on the second hand market vs being limited to searching for specific dimensions.
10/10 recommend.

@dugafola Anyone tried this with the Kakishibu Sashiko jacket? Unsure about how shrink might affect the sashiko stitching, but I wouldn't mind with bringing it up and in just a bit.

Just FYI - Redcast Heritage has the Tricotine in L, XL, and XXL in stock right now (sizes 3, 4, & 5)

I noticed recently that the ends of my sticks are trying to steal the indigo from my sleeves! In response, today I'm wearing The Untucked duck canvas to try and trick them into turning brown again.

@Chibs That's awesome, thanks for sharing. I'm also 5'11 and 170lbs so I feel much better about my size 3 choice now. I appreciate it!

@Chibs This looks great! One question: those measurements (and the mention of it being Large)... Did you mean to say size 3?
Just making sure, because I've seen wildly different measurements posted between the different stores and most recently the measurements Guilty Party posted have me questioning which size I should get again.
This looks good on you - do you mind sharing your height/weight?

@blue2gnt The Type 3 Slub is my current favorite jacket - totally worth it if you can find one for a good price. I went with that after seeing how short some of the recent type 3 runs were on other models and this one turned out to be perfect.

@Jord Same. Just seeing it for the first time love it

@kojimastreets Gah every time someone brings up the Tricotine and/or the Kersey I feel like I missed a major life event by not snagging either of them when I could have. Lucky ducks.

@freepickin I was thinking the exact same thing: "Any hat would be wonderful" lol
I'm so sad I missed those

The snow came, and brought a lot more than we expected. Doesn't snow here often (maybe once every 4-5 years), so we're pretty excited lol
Dog is very excited. 12 inches is insane.

Hoodie: 3sixteen Heavyweight
Jacket: IH Slub, 16oz
Pants: Simple & Raw 23oz

@Chibs Oh it's great. The only one I wear if I can help it. Very versatile, and it's a great color too.

How I spent most of my day, waiting for the snow to come. Where I live we're lucky to get 1 snowfall per year, and even luckier if it accumulates at all. Here we are a few hours later with 6 inches; the most I've seen in 10 years since I moved here!

In this photo:
IH Henley Sweater as mid layer
Merino wool as base layer top and bottom
IH 16oz Selvedge Slub Type 3
Simple & Raw 23oz Milestone Jeans
Rototo Roll Cap
Duluth Waxed Canvas Gloves
Grant Stone Field Boots Saddle Tan

Without an asking price I always default to the same offer: $100!
Not meant to low-ball or to be insulting, just trying to figure out where the appropriateness threshold is in the mind of the seller. Also, I've had a few sellers be super cool and accept the first offer, which made my whole day lol
What number seems appropriate to you for this piece?

Coffee this morning. My favorite layering combo of this season: The Untucked & the Type 3 Slub. Can't get enough.

@Indigo-Alchemist Taking inspiration from you and @SamD for the flannel & untucked with yet another IH layer! Sitting in a corporate leadership class all day feeling smugly superior to all these regular ol' button up shirts

IH-526J-SLB
Freaking love the slub type 3. It's as comfortable as sashiko fabric with even better fading potential, and probably the best fitting piece I've had by Iron Heart overall.

@Denimhead-0 Same. The Nespresso machine fills it exactly to the top and it's like it was made for it. Sometimes I wish it was a little larger, and then I realize how extremely American I am.

Mine came today, and I love the material. First IH duck piece I've purchased. With that said, it's also the first IH piece that feels like it's below the IH quality I'm used to. The collar buttons are too close together, making the collar lopsided when buttoned, and the pockets aren't aligned. Unfortunately I purchased from Self Edge and based on what I've read about their customer service, I'm in for a time trying to get it swapped out. Fingers crossed!

@Giles is the man. Coolest, most direct question/answer thread I've seen in a while lol
We're all pretty much just fabric nerds, huh?