SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[smoothsailor 3,125]

5 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

I think it was @smoothsailor who went into Desolation Row and they asked if he knew me … I’m so famous I don’t even need to be in the shop

True story, almost 7yrs ago already 

[Duke Mantee 15,196]

1 hour ago, smoothsailor said:

True story, almost 7yrs ago already 

Jeez - time passes so fast

[Double 0 Soul 13,677]

Thought the same last wk when @Geeman said he had a 3yr old..

[suchislife 95]

Any tips for cutting the back cinches, to make them poke through or is it not worth doing?

[CSL 3,054]

If you mean the prongs, some of them need to be sharpened with a small file.

[oomslokop 179,767]

i was recognised at the tate by a very discerning member of denimbro for my rising sun pike jacket some years ago, and a few years later at rivet & hide for my disheveled mf veste ouvrier (+ got my tender hemmed on my own terms!). microcelebrity FTW

[JDelage 5,944]

Does anyone here have a Rocky Mountain Featherbed down vest?

[Geeman 3,789]

1 hour ago, JDelage said:

Does anyone here have a Rocky Mountain Featherbed down vest?

Yes?

[Duke Mantee 15,196]

1 hour ago, JDelage said:

Does anyone here have a Rocky Mountain Featherbed down vest?

Not any more

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,054]

I’ve been trying to read recently about the differences between the old loopwheel machines and modern tube knit machines. I’m sure there’s an explanation lying somewhere within these pages but no keyword that I managed to think about has yielded it. If you feel like sharing a link that explains it, or simply talk about it - I’ll appreciate it a lot. 

[Maynard Friedman 570,905]

Have you looked through the loopwheeled/vintage t-shirts thread on p1? It might be buried in there somewhere.

[Double 0 Soul 13,677]

Maynard is right.. its in the Loop thread, I’m pretty sure Foxy gets to the bottom of it.. I remember diagrams showing needle and thread direction.. it all gets quite academic.

[Double 0 Soul 13,677]

Here you go @Hopethisoneisnttaken

..also check the pages preceding

Edited February 24 by Double 0 Soul

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,054]

Thank you! Very much appropriated. 

[Double 0 Soul 13,677]

20 minutes ago, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

Thank you! Very much appropriated. 

If only appropriated from foxy.. 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,054]

1 hour ago, Double 0 Soul said:

If only appropriated from foxy.. 

Oy vey. Ducking autocorrect. 

[Geeman 3,789]

Where is/how is @Foxy2 

anyone heard from him?

00?

[Double 0 Soul 13,677]

He's good as far as i know.. kicking back on the Isle of Eigg, he was always planning on retiring there one day but covid made him re-evaluate.. he's bought himself a loom and he's enjoying the good/simple life..

[l13902733261 306]

I’m trying to source the calfskin that paraboot used and a leather supplier sent me those pic, said it was form degermann tannery(baranil calfskin to be exact). 

Anyone had experience with the leather? Is it the same as paraboot used?

[Duke Mantee 15,196]

Baranil should be fairly readily available in Europe (Tatra Leather, Europelle are good for the hobbyist), and I think Rocky Mountain in the US (if you’re located there) are still selling panels

Top quality leather, but I couldn’t say if they supply Paraboot … but Degermann and Paraboot are both French so it’s quite possible

[Duke Mantee 15,196]

8 hours ago, l13902733261 said:

I’m trying to source the calfskin that paraboot …

Can I ask why?

[l13902733261 306]

5 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Can I ask why?

They're tough and require minimal maintenance especially well performed in light rain, unfortunately all the hitop paraboot are offering are hideous.
figured why not source the leather and have someone else make a pair of boot that I don’t have to worry about getting it wet.

Edited February 28 by l13902733261

[Duke Mantee 15,196]

34 minutes ago, l13902733261 said:

They're tough and require minimal maintenance especially well performed in light rain, unfortunately all the hitop paraboot are offering are hideous.
figured why not source the leather and have someone else make a pair of boot that I don’t have to worry about getting it wet.

Makes sense, although I’m surprised you feel the need to source a leather rather than the person who’d make your boots. Also that’s just one of many similar re-tan leathers that would do as good a job if the Baranil wasn’t available - a good boot maker should be able to advise to that end for you.

[chicote 5,069]

Just got a job bartending at a somewhat fancy place, and am looking for some recommendations of places to get clothing for the environment. As reference, they looked at my grandfather’s ‘60s silk tie I was wearing during the interview and critiqued it because it has a couple worn spots along the folded edges, so I have a feeling a lot of true vintage garments are going to be off the table. I like Freewheelers-style trousers, higher rise and looser leg, ideally cotton or linen, no synthetic materials, in somewhat neutral colours. Also looking for dress shirts - the known brands here produce a lot of “work” shirts; unfortunately I feel they’re a bit casual. Some Bubo shirts, Stevenson shirts, etc look like they work but I have had a really hard time tracking things down that are in my size. If anyone can recommend a few brands or stores to look at I’d be really grateful. Thank you!

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,054]

@chicote if I understand the style wanted correctly maybe look into Attractions for trousers, some belafonte offerings might also work. For shirts Orgueil comes to mind. All of the above have websites that ship worldwide I think. 

[unders 5,646]

Maybe Django Atour - https://masuya1997.com/category/item/brand/da_pants/

[oomslokop 179,767]

second django atour. old timey on the page but look stealthily stylish when worn. just be aware that material-wise their stuff may feel a bit "light" compared to what you might be accustomed to if you're into "workwear". 

[chicote 5,069]

Thank you all so much! I got a couple of belafonte pieces, some older stevenson shirts and got a good deal on some freewheelers trousers off yahoo auctions. definitely interested in django atour but they were sadly out of stock in my size in most of the pieces that i liked the look of. really appreciate the recommendations!

[Maynard Friedman 570,905]

What’s the best (if any) way to soften up the card patch on jeans if it feels particularly old/stiff/brittle? Can you apply something to it that won’t damage it?

[Double 0 Soul 13,677]

You could try a bit of olive oil.. it will darken it but it should also soften it with no damage.. rub it into your hands then massage it into the patch.