Foxy2

Arrived the other day: lot.003

First fit pictures

After the soak/wash...

The wife in S0222XJ

1950 AWA - currently drying after a hot soak - it shouldn't shrink much (sanforized), but you never know...

Got hold of an old pair...

Nice wardrobe - nice collection!

Thanks!

(Sounds like I could stick with W32 for me in case I would get one.)

Houstonchris - how did you size on your 0211?

Looks like he was using a lighter weight denim and a wider selvage section...

Didn't bother flattening the inseam cross-section with a hammer.

Did wash the tee according to instruction (hand warm, very low spin):

Swiss cotton tee size M

Chest 19 3/4" - 19 1/2"

Back Length 27" - 26 3/4"

Virtually no shrinkage - won't rule out any further shrinkage (especially, if you wash it properly), but if memory serves right LoopWheeler tees and sweatshirts didn't shrink that much in the past...

Did order the tee here: http://loopwheeler.jp/en/items/14.html?ct=16

Cost: ¥9450 +shiping

Just for clarification what actually is Swiss about this tee:

"LW Swiss Cotton Plain Stitch

LOOPWHEELER original LW Swiss cotton is made out of extra long Supima cotton (*1) from the USA west coast where the spinning process takes place in Switzerland.

Not only famous for the production of watches, audio goods and precision machineries, Switzerland also owns a world class spinning industry that produces high quality yarn.

Swiss yarns fewer than 60 yarn count are firm despite of its fineness with a unique gloss that shows its distinct quality. Spun from three 80 yarn count Swiss cotton yarns to make this special texture, it is an original practice of Loopwheeler which cannot be found anywhere in the world.

(*1)Extra long cotton (extra long fiber) is fiber with a length over 35mm. Fiber less than 21mm is short fiber cotton, less than 28mm is middle length fiber cotton and those over 28mm is long fiber cotton. The longer the fiber, the higher quality and price it is."

...quoted from LoopWheeler online shop.

The knitting of the fabric (on Loop Wheel Machines) and manufacturing of the tee (cut & sewn) takes place in Japan.

I'm a W32 in most TFH (3005 & 3009), but a W31 in R.J.B. D105S

Here are the pre-wash measurements for the LoopWheeler items:

Swiss cotton tee size M

Chest 19 3/4"

Back Length 27"

Double layer hoody size M

Chest 22"

Back Length 26" (incl. rip hem)

Sleeve Length 22 3/4" (incl. rip cuff)

...

I wouldn't recommend buying three industrial machines with no sewing experience under your belt. Aside from learning to sew there is learning to pattern and all of the other tasks related to constructing a garment. Buy a basic sewing machine, preferably something older as the economy Walmart machines are junk and will cost you endless frustration. Get yourself a copy of the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing and basic shirt pattern. Start small... make a shirt, find out if you even enjoy sewing.

Without learning the basic sewing techniques it would be a waste of money to buy 3 industrial machines (even used ones).

You will get away with a single needle lock stitch machine in the beginning and maybe a cheap used home overlooking machine.

You can do all the overlooking on single layer - a home machine will work fine in the beginning.

Chain stitch machines are only necessary for stretch fabrics and, certainly, for authenticity's sake - wait for this investment until you are ready and can justify owning one.

Technically speaking you would need a buttonhole setting machine, a bar tacker and a rivet setting device (if you don't want to hammer them in) - but this is where things are getting professional...

Hi guys. Good work everyone, this is one of my favorite threads! That is a good book Jerrylee, they actually issue that to students at fashion school, I lost mine though. Quite a few people ask me about sewing machines, if you are just starting out or want to do some repairs I can recommend a Bernina Minimatic, or I think they are also called Bernina 830's or 807 etc, they come in a red plasic carry case. They are quite expensive now when I see them on auction sites, but you can still pick them up for cheap. The are around 70's I think, steel body and made in Switzerland. When I first started sewing I destroyed a few plastic body machines, but these little Bernina's are awesome, I made whole pairs of jeans using one. Cool dudes, keep up the good work.

I agree with Ande, Bernina is probably the best all-around home sewing machine you can get to get going.

Get it second hand if possible.

They are narrow and sit tight - similar to TFH THC-, TFT- and FLT-series.

They will go over your head w/o too much of an effort or pain. They will stretch a little bit over time, but most importantly they will not loose shape.

Actual measurement for neck hole opening: 17.5" - 44,5cm circumfence (measured flat, at the base of the neck opening rip)

^^ fantastic!

My favorite denim from Samurai - Jin series.

Here are some care instructions:

Along with a new Swiss cotton tee...

The sleeve construction is interesting: the front is a regular set-in sleeve while the back is a raglan with back yoke:

The complication here is that the shoulder point of the front sleeve has to be pivoted under the needle at the machine. A relatively delicate operation, requiring very good operator skills - beautifully executed on this tee. Will take detail pictures after initial wash.

Comparing it with my 3-years-old Swiss cotton tee (regular/set-in sleeve construction)...

Speaking of LoopWheeler - my order did arrive the other day...

A new hoody for me - double-layer construction, suitable for Moscow conditions:

Flatlock seams

LoopWheeler actually did come back on my inquiry regarding the machine manufacturer. They regretted to inform me they don't know the manufacturer's name and did not offer any further details.

However, LoopWheeler did ask me why I'm interested in these details - I did explain the discussion that we were having over here and did provide a link to this thread...

It seems like we have no further information from LoopWheeler other than:

- 2 factories in Wakayama are still using Loop Wheel machines, most probably the only ones still used comercially in Japan

- 1 of those 2 factories has around 100 Loop Wheel machines running and about another hundred in storage for replacement and spare parts

- these machines were build in Japan by a currently unknown Loop Wheel manufacturer probably around 1920

Unless anyone objects, in which case I'll remove it - this is the original offending post which caused Foxy to comment.

I'd suggest that Foxy was indirectly defending Guluv by way of the criticism of the above, recently departed, much troubled individual....

Correct.

My bad for not quoting when I made my comment, didn't expect that Whatever123 got banned the next minute...

Everythingelse is true, though: me, being a brat (an old one albeit); Russian oligarchs in general and being the love-child of Stalin and Hitler.

Not unlike the pre-soak info for size W31 the store send me today:

Waist 33" inches

Back rise 15.5" inches

Front rise 11.5" inches

Thigh 12.5" inches

Leg opening 9.5" inches

Will go with size W31, but probably wash them at 60C, low spin, w/o detergent

I'm a W32 in most brands - I had to buy a W31 in my JMcC 901 after W32 stretched out too much...

Hey agent double-o soul,

Can you give me an overview about the waist size development of your Lot.003?

raw - soaked - stretched...

I am considering a pair and want to get the sizing right if possible.