First Pair of Dry Denim - Ande Whall (PICS)

[andewhall]

Hi Folks,

Due to Super-popular demand I have switched over to Button Fly. So I hope you guys will be pleased with the change over. In other news, I have officially blown my budget. After ordering a truck load of zips, then having to go back and grab a truck load of the smaller button fly tack buttons. I also have yet to purchase the new press machine used for applying the new buttons and rivets. I was not aware that I had to purchase the "Dies" to go with the machine which are the small metal applicator things that bolt onto the press machine. I know, I know, should have known about this, getting ambushed with this kinda stuff is almost a weekly occurance, so I am used to it. As it turns out the dies are almost as expensive as the press machine itself, slightly suprised, but not really. Equipment used in the rag trade always costs and arm and a leg, pattern notchers, which are a like small pliers that put notch's in patterns, obviously, are over a hundred bucks. Anyway I am nearly ready to re-post in Supermarket, I might actually post up what I have so far In hope of getting some pre-orders so I can order the machine/dies and get production rolling full steam. I am also half way through the samples to use for the proper model pictures, finally, with my friend Scott, he's about a 30" waist. Cool, bests Ande

[BrokenGlass]

awwwwwwwwwwwweeeesome.

[cultpop 0217]

Hi Folks,

Due to Super-popular demand I have switched over to Button Fly. So I hope you guys will be pleased with the change over. In other news, I have officially blown my budget. After ordering a truck load of zips, then having to go back and grab a truck load of the smaller button fly tack buttons. I also have yet to purchase the new press machine used for applying the new buttons and rivets. I was not aware that I had to purchase the "Dies" to go with the machine which are the small metal applicator things that bolt onto the press machine. I know, I know, should have known about this, getting ambushed with this kinda stuff is almost a weekly occurance, so I am used to it. As it turns out the dies are almost as expensive as the press machine itself, slightly suprised, but not really. Equipment used in the rag trade always costs and arm and a leg, pattern notchers, which are a like small pliers that put notch's in patterns, obviously, are over a hundred bucks. Anyway I am nearly ready to re-post in Supermarket, I might actually post up what I have so far In hope of getting some pre-orders so I can order the machine/dies and get production rolling full steam. I am also half way through the samples to use for the proper model pictures, finally, with my friend Scott, he's about a 30" waist. Cool, bests Ande

awesome. cant wait to see some pics!!!! im going to be hitting you up fro some skinny rakers soon then!

[andewhall]

Excellent Mr. Cult. I am still working with the leather trying to find the right balance of leather thickness, heat and pressure.

[mr fluffernutter]

That looks nice, I like the denim you're using in that pic. Maybe I'll get another pair for when I'm done with these.

[BrokenGlass]

I keep coming and looking at the photo you just posted, along with everyone else that has posted pics of their a.whal's on...denim looks good... I'm stuck with sammy contest denim for a year, but I'm going to get some friends to order a pair from you, they look too sick.

[andreweezer]

Nice, Expect +1 order when you get the button flies going.

[Rani]

Oh I can't wait for those button flies, I'm picking one up as soon as I've finished with my current RRDS, loving your dark indigo too.

[andewhall]

Hey. Thought I would post up the progress on the leather patch. I have been testing these over the last 6 weeks, various leathers, weights, heat, pressure and wash tests etc. It seems never ending.

This first lot. Top row is a very thick 4mm natural leather. I think a little to thick and didn't wash up all that well. They take ages to dry as well. Bottom row. These were done by a different guy at small local leather shop. Thin kangaroo hide. These actually look nice (in real life) but through a hot wash they shrink to about half the size to a small crunchy thing?! Not an option.

Second lot: These were done on a lighter tone natural leather approx 1.5mm. I asked him to really burn it in and mess it up. Top is after a hot wash. They are kind of rugged and crazy looking.

Third lot. I think these ones are the best so far. Meduim tone natural leather approx 1.5mm, slightly different leathers.

[vee_dub]

Niceee..NICEE!

Button flys and raw leather..sweetas!

[mr fluffernutter]

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/274/leather1zg6.jpg

i like these most

[Corbin Law]

me too

i like the aged look of the leather after a wash and dirtying up.

[andewhall]

Hey. Yeah I just went to see the leather guy today and apparently the last six patchs pictured are all from the same peice of leather. I thought they were different for some reason. As it's natural undyed, untreated leather they all come out slightly different due to the different shades throughout the leather. I kind of like the idea they are not all exactly the same

Edit: I also asked him to sort out the final cutting/stamping out shape....these samples are way off centre

[cultpop 0217]

fucking sweet!

[Blackplatano]

Those jeans are most def BlackPlatano approved.

i love the streaky ness and they look great.

What's the attraction with button fly though?

[andewhall]

Haha classic Keri, thanks too Cult and Blackplatano.....Button fly, don't get the Superfuturians started on the Zip vs Button debate, har har

[thelion1856]

WOW! this is going to be rediculous! let us know what the jeans will end up looking like and when your doing pre orders! can't wait! finnally got the button flys!

[mr fluffernutter]

I this should be renamed the Ande Whall Denim Thread

[Rani]

That Kangaroo Leather intrests me quite a bit. It's something totally different; I'd love to know how it would age.

[captain5640]

Leather patches all look good to me. I should have ordered from you earlier, but that didn't happen. Can't wait to see the new stuff though.

[Moz]

Those pathes are looking supersweet Ande!