Repairs & Modifications
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I have this old shirt that I bought second hand from a member here about 7 or 8 years ago, so I don't even know which model it is, but it was looking pretty badly faded and needed some help. Yesterday I mixed up my natural indigo dye and breathed new life into the shirt. Good as new!
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Nice one, @seawolf. I think I have the same denim in a western and was thinking of selling it. Now I'm going to look into doing the same.
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I used this kit https://amzn.to/2MZAlqd and it was great. Really great instructions and just an overall pleasant experience.
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Can't see that on amazon uk, but I did find http://www.wildcolours.co.uk/html/indigo.html. It seems far too complicated, though. I looked at their red dye and that was even more involved.
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Nice job- I should try that some day.
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I'd like to offer a shout out to Railcar Fine Goods. I have a good problem: I have lost a ton of weight and despite age and gravity, I'm back (mostly). That said, my IHs have been worn to daily perfection–-softer, fades, good things---but are now far too big. I've bought a few new pair because I can't live without 634s. I also just received a pair downsized by Railcar. No diaper butt, proper waist, I really couldn't be happier. They did a great job.
Any before and after photos?
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@seawolf WOW! Amazing transformation! Well done.
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Recommendations for repair shops in Scotland? Crotch has gone in my 555n's and about to go on my 555-03's.
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Recommendations for repair shops in Scotland? Crotch has gone in my 555n's and about to go on my 555-03's.
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Recommendations for repair shops in Scotland? Crotch has gone in my 555n's and about to go on my 555-03's.
Thanks Alex, sending to IH was originally my plan, then I thought that if there was a reliable place nearby and not too expensive, I might be quicker doing a drop off - pick up thing.
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I used this kit https://amzn.to/2MZAlqd and it was great. Really great instructions and just an overall pleasant experience.
That’s an IHSH-26 and it’s a great shirt. I’ve had my OD version for almost 10 years now and besides the fading it looks new. Great dye job, that’s a rare shirt that deserves some wear!
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IH-9634Z before & after . . .
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Looks good, @den1mhead. Who did the repair?
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Looks good, @den1mhead. Who did the repair?
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Cheers @sabergirl - The Denim Doctor in Manchester, £19.95. I had my doubts about whether he'd be able to do the repair as the damage was pretty comprehensive but he didn't seem phased. I'm happy with his work plus it's barely noticeable due to its location.
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I am bored to tears so fixed that broken stitch so it won't pull through.
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Has anyone ever tried to chainstitch a hem by hand? What did the results look like?
Got some Filson Double Tin bibs which come unhemmed, thought that might be interesting to try. With the material being waxed, I’m not sure if someone would be willing to do it commercially. Guess I’m thinking the wax could somehow gunk up someone’s machine… at least I’m not willing to take the risk with my wife’s sewing machine!
Though that would be just a plain stitch hem.
