Happy jeans: TCBxSufu S40s WW2 contest thread

[srudy]

So sorry to hear this @volvo240thebest I hope this test comes back negative and you all are able to live more freely. 

[Toegun]

Sorry to hear that @volvo240thebest, fingers crossed for a better result with this test. We’ve been escaping London as much as possible on the weekends but work has me in the thick of it Monday to Fridays. Got my first jab coming up soon and I’m worried about that too, hopefully no bad reactions. 

[Chris T]

Hi @volvo240thebest - thats a downer to hear for you and your family. We'd noticed you being away - but I'd wondered if you were just genning up on starching and "glue" techniques  .

Really hope for  massive improvement - and quickest - and all the best to you and your wife

[bartlebyyphonics]

goooooooodvvvvvvvvvvvibes to you @volvo240thebest ... sounds very tough; hang in there and biggest wellwishes to yr better half; stay strong! get well! keep breathing!!!!!

[Darren Barbera]

3 hours ago, volvo240thebest said:

Nice work everyone!! sorry I've been MIA for a while now. I still lurk often but haven't been in a mood for posting in a while.
Since april 16th we're stuck at home in quarantine. My wife has been positive to Covid19, luckily no major consequences, but after nearly a month she's still positive and we're all confined at home.

Today she made her 4th covid test and I really hope this is going to be the one that puts the word end on our quarantine...

please send good vibes : )

 

Hang in there ride the storm 

[Darren Barbera]

10 hours ago, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

I thought I’d post an update. Just finished drying in the sun after the monthly machine wash. 

I think in Need to wash mine more often

[Thanks_M8]

Hang in there @volvo240thebest. Hope everything will be fine soon

[el padre]

Oh man that's not so good @volvo240thebest. All the best to you and your family, hope things get better for you soon!

[diggers]

after machine washed

 

 

Edited May 9, 2021 by diggers

[BionicEye]

[volvo240thebest]

Thanks everyone!

Good news the fourth Covid test is finally negative. I should be back to normal life in ten days ; )

Gorgeous fades @diggers
 

[LazyS]

@volvo240thebest glad to hear!

Edited May 10, 2021 by LazyS

[Foxy2]

Been a while...haven’t worn my pair religiously, but frequently enough. There are just too many days up here north when you stay indoors and never get out of your PJ pants.

the old 1920’s contest pair as a backdrop. Recently washed (5 or 6th wash), but already getting dirty again.

Changed the angle to get better light...

 

[kameisenpai]

こんにちは  日本からの先輩

二度目の洗濯をしました 

ひざ周りが白くなった

I'm fine

[Uncle Karl]

Was good!  relieved. @volvo240thebest 

@かめい先輩Crazy smile!!!!!!笑

[JRendon02]

13 trips through the washer and dryer.

[Uncle Karl]

Hi!  Everyone.  The repair work of the campsite I participated in was completed and it was reopened.

This is a photo before the reopening.

And my contest jeans.  It doesn't change much ...

[Toegun]

@Uncle Karl amazing interior and exterior pictures and your jeans have faded amazing well, they make my jeans look brand new!

[Uncle Karl]

@ToegunThank you!I work an average of 8 hours a day and wear it 6 days a week from morning till night.Everyone sees a great fade!

[el padre]

@Uncle Karl that looks like a lovely place! Well done for your work.

It's best that your jeans don't change much now, they look great!

 

[Uncle Karl]

@el padreThank you!I worked here for about half a year.  I haven't washed the denim jacket yet.  hahaha

[el padre]

Another wash... I got distracted inspecting them close up while they were drying 

Also some pre-emptive crotch reinforcement...

[efujobu1]

On 5/8/2021 at 8:15 AM, volvo240thebest said:

Nice work everyone!! sorry I've been MIA for a while now. I still lurk often but haven't been in a mood for posting in a while.
Since april 16th we're stuck at home in quarantine. My wife has been positive to Covid19, luckily no major consequences, but after nearly a month she's still positive and we're all confined at home.

Today she made her 4th covid test and I really hope this is going to be the one that puts the word end on our quarantine...

please send good vibes : )

 

Good vibes to you and the family Volvo!

[Spiraltoy]

Hope everyone are staying safe!
Sorry bout the lack of updates from my part. Was getting some loose threads at the crotch so I held up wearing them until I found my sawing kit (I’ve recently moved and a lot is still in boxes so it took a while).

Finished:

Just got back a positive COVID test today, feeling ok though I guess. On a lighter note first really warm day here in Lidköping, Sweden and the trees are staring to bloom.

 

Edited May 12, 2021 by Spiraltoy

[unders]

Keep safe @Spiraltoy, and that’s some neat stitch work. 

[Jared_Lee]

So happy to hear things are recovering, @volvo240thebest.

We just got back from a small road trip through the Berkshires. We saw some historical sites, hiked and enjoyed the beautiful spring. It was originally intended as a motorcycle trip, but bad weather and worse luck left us with the truck. It was still a wonderful trip. In order:

W.E.B. Du Bois Homesite - Great Barrington, MA

The Mount (Edith Wharton home and gardens) - Lenox, MA

Twin Pond via Taconic Crest Trail - Pittsfield, MA

[Jared_Lee]

Jeans after another wash. Wonky lighting and I'm no photographer. Oh well, you get the idea. A few shots side by side with the '50s contest jeans as well for rise and pocket comparison.

 

[el padre]

@Spiraltoy all the best with the covid. Hope you sail through easily. Also you wanna be careful posting repair pics like that, I'll be sending my jeans in to you next!

@Jared_Lee appreciate the comparisons! The 40s make the 50s look lowrise :-) Did you take the same size in both?

[Spiraltoy]

Thanks @el padre and @unders.

I actually thought about starting a repair service many years ago but never got to it properly. Not that you need it Padre, that sashiko looks nice!

[Jared_Lee]

@el padre, I have 31 in the '50s and 32 in the S40s. They both fit similar in size - snug out of the wash and roomy after a day or two.