BlueinGreen no longer chainstitch

[drgitlin]

When I was in NYC over the summer I took the opportunity to get my Sammies hemmed at BiG, and a fine job they did too. My wife happened to be there for work this week, and she took my Iron Hearts and SC1947s with her to get them done, and apparently they won't hem anything not bought from them now! They even recognised her from when we were there in July, but no dice.

Anyway, just thought people might like to know, and possibly save themselves a trip.

I guess I need to find a reason to go to San Fran...

[Fookums]

I think it's cause Gordons hand is still injured from all that chainstitching he had to do for the contest jeans? After it heals I'm sure he'll start chainstitching again

edit: oh, they said they wont chainstitch 'cause it's not bought from em? hm, wouldn't know about that..

[LFC4ever]

Still the best store in the world.

[giulianoa-11]

yeah, i emailed gordon about chainstitching my s5000bks last week and he said:

Unfortunately we're currently not hemming jeans that aren't purchased

at our store. We may resume the service later on but I'm not sure when

that may be.

Regards,

Gordon

[mpcec]

Damn that sucks... you would think since he recognized your wife and could tell you guys were previous customers he would do it, even though maybe those pairs of jeans weren't from there.

[GoodHustle]

Gordon always goes above and beyond for his customers, but there has to be a limit. Him not chainstitching outside jeans is completely understandable, especially considering that one of his hands is messed up after hemming all of the contest jeans.

[shekki]

dosen't the 45rpm store do it?

[drgitlin]

Well, if his hand is messed up that's understandable, and I'm not slagging them off, and they are a cool shop.

Damn that sucks... you would think since he recognized your wife and could tell you guys were previous customers he would do it, even though maybe those pairs of jeans weren't from there.

Well, when I was there in July I only ended up buying an SDA tee and getting my jeans hemmed, so I'm not pretending I'm their best customer. I am surprised he recognized my better half from July though!

Hope your hand gets better soon, Gordon!

[hollaforadolla]

htc in hollywood still does it. if you must, you can go to denim doctors too in LA but their service is piss poor (the hem unraveled)

[derdankhund]

damn...I may have inadvertently been the cause on this one...I had them redo a chainstitch on a pair of 21 oz. SDA's and a new hem on DH MIJ washed denim about two weeks ago...but I did also order a pair of jeans from the store at the same time.

Glad I got off my ass and got them hemmed before they decided to nix the service. I don't really blame them for doing so, especially since they're one of the few who offer chainstitch hems in the us, and they shouldn't be expected to do that much outside hemming...

[Calden]

dosen't the 45rpm store do it?

Yep. 10char

[rome1]

^^I think its 20 bucks, could be mistaken though.

[john marat]

hmm... i emailed them last week and was told they can do it for 20 dollars and return shipping?

[coleslawyum]

I thought the price for hemming at 45rpm was at 30$? It's funny; if you own like 15 or more jeans, you might as well buy yourself a machine and hem them yourself.

[littleomar]

thats what i was charged last week when i went to their uptown store. I also had them do it in one day, so don't know if they upped the price for that reason

[Chicken]

damn...I may have inadvertently been the cause on this one...I had them redo a chainstitch on a pair of 21 oz. SDA's and a new hem on DH MIJ washed denim about two weeks ago...

omg, you killed gordy!

[mizanation]

gordon is in constant pain.

his hand swells up to the size of a grapefruit. kids run away from him in fear.

he can't even jerk off!!!!!

please, allow him time to heal. he's given us enough already.

[Chicken]

htc in hollywood still does it. if you must, you can go to denim doctors too in LA but their service is piss poor (the hem unraveled)

anyone else ever had problems with denim doctors?

[poly800rock]

45rpm's cost of $30 is the best non-japan chainstich I've used. Sucks they raised the price, it used to be $15 a while back. But they have the perfect spacing (for amazing roping) and tension along with great quality thread. Happy my jomon stich was free.

[irbe78]

I got my FlatHeads hemmed at Gordon at BiG in early sept. Great job and Gordan is a decent guy.

[jb1910]

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[Chicken]

thanks for the info.

does htc repair denim, too?

[GoodHustle]

^^^Not sure about HTC, but I think Chuck's Vintage does repairs.

[Chicken]

ahh, maybe time to visit madeline again.

[edmond]

what happened chick-san? to your new levis?

[Guest doubletap]

i had a pair of edwins turned into shorts @ BIG, great job.

[PG2G]

The old Denim Doctors is part of HTC... The store in Denim Doctors place is called like Denim Revival or some crap like that, isn't it?

[piedmont]

^^ Correct. Denim Revival, on 3rd St, used to be called Denim Doctors. I've read nothing but poor reviews. HTC/Denim Doctors, on Beverly, is supposed to be good.

On a side note, I like how HTC's Beverly location recently converted to all vintage. Small selection, but fun.

Chuck's is supposed to do great repairs, though not sure if M has chainstiching capabilities...?

I would be surprised if Mister Freedom was not able to do repairs/hemming, especially since his studio is above the store. Might be worth the inquiry.

I'm so happy that LA seems to be going through bit of a vintage/denim renaissance:)

Now we just need a BIG/Self Edge!!!

[frideswide]

Just curious who, amongst these US shops, use a Union Special?

[lestat]

Just curious who, amongst these US shops, use a Union Special?

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