Happy Christmas!

Cushions made from a gamut of hemming offcuts have been sent off to be photographed. Should be online in the next week or so.

@Nik awww! Name, age, where are you? My sample would probably fit. May I present Ziggy, the Jack Russell terrorist in a 21oz RE:LOVE coat…

Home sweet home!
What a weekend - thank you all x

@sophisto000 it is indeed a bar tack machine, but that’s not all! It converts from bar tacker to a pre-programmed and a bespoke programmable stitcher. It’s rather fabulous and I’ll be showing more of what it can do over the coming weeks.

The other machine is a 5-thread overlocker, which we’ve set up to match Iron Heart’s machines in Japan as closely as possible. More to come on that too, but in the meantime here are some bar tacks for you

Process shots:
The latest Winyl bags are nearly ready. One wabash and one 1955. Just hanging around waiting for snaps, before they join the rest of their posse to be prepped for sale.
I’ve loved making these.
They are mahoosive! Wide enough for vinyl, deep enough for wine

Tool roll update.
Following everyone’s input, here’s a first draft.

45x25cm flat size noted. We can get near this depending on what jeans we have - this finished size is 43x24cm.

Pocket sizes noted. We have 2x 9cm, 3x 3cm, , 2x 5cm and 1x 4cm on this option. I’ve not sewn them down yet in case you have further thoughts. Pocket depth is 11cm.

Tied with a belt loop.
Final product will all be finished off properly, so ignore loose ends for now

This is a 25oz denim, as I don’t have anything lighter atm.

Thoughts?

I’ve been looking at things to make from smaller hemming offcuts. Liking how the Swatch bag works, I’ve used our thinner strips to make a small-medium size cushion. This fits a 30x50cm cushion.

Just getting your feedback for preferred cushion sizes/colourways etc. Options going forwards could be a plain indigo/black/duck; a mix of worn faded indigos; mix of denim colours/splash of wabash; chino/whipcord. Smaller size cushions only.

This is a pillowcase type cushion cover which may have copper snaps on the back - or front if you want to face it that way. I’m just working on that.

Small Relove cushions - yes/no?

The reason I don’t get much done.
Too easily distracted by this little Jack Russell terrorist

Today we took charge of a beautiful second hand Kansai Special belt loop maker. It has been fitted with a folder and needle gauge, adapted to match IH jeans as closely as possible. Not only can we run strips of belt loops for repairs, but I will be creating RE:LOVE products such as key rings, wristlets, camera straps, lanyards, dog leads, cat collars, coiled coasters, bag and hat straps/loops, weaving +++ Endless ideas.

Worn denim gives a gorgeous range of tones and fades, while unworn denim is super smart and crisp. So, when it comes to belt loops, the world’s now our oyster ️

Picture shows results of worn denim passing through and some unworn denim ready to pass through. I’ll post videos as I go.

@ROman thank you, that means a lot!

Cushions made from a gamut of hemming offcuts have been sent off to be photographed. Should be online in the next week or so.

@ConBu oh my, he’s gorgeous!

@Chap foot rubs, belly rubs, ice cream…it’s all never enough. What we do for our animal pals, eh!

He says we don’t do enough for him.

That’s a very nice jacket @Ross

The reason I don’t get much done.
Too easily distracted by this little Jack Russell terrorist

Today’s Relove is all about buttonholes and buttons. Buttonholes made easy with our multi-purpose Jack machine. And applying tack buttons - made easy thanks to @JoshC training

Now, how many denim weights can you spot in this cushion…

Fabric prep’d and ready to go.
Sashikos and twills in blues and natural…and a hint of pink and camo, for those who asked.

Back in the saddle!
Weathered hats and duck tool rolls; and pristine hemming offcuts cushions in the making.