Denim Doctor Questions

[marvin]

This thread is to open the floor to any body with questions on Denim repair of any kind or custom alteration. We have been doing it in Los Angeles for over 10 years. I would like to be able to offer any advise we can on helping you salvage your favorite jeans.

[HEWSINATOR]

Best way to repair with no sewing machine? Specifically crotch holes. I just fabric glue a patch on and then sew the edges by hand, but it does not really prevent the hole from spreading, just keeps the breeze out.

Also, there is another repair thread, but I guess I see the reason for this one to stand alone.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=40527&highlight=repair

[habia]

This is a question I have meant to put in small questions for some time, but this thread might be better.

I have been wearing a pair of Flat Head 3001s daily since June with no washes. Back pocket threading was coming out but had that redone a couple weeks ago.

What signs should I look for before taking them to get the crotch area reinforced? I want to preemptively repair before they get fraying/holes. One weft fiber (literally one.. it is tiny) has frayed at the crotch but that is it so far. Crotch wrinkles are slightly thinner/softer than surrounding areas and are the most heavily faded part of the jeans.

Is this too early to have preemptive repair do you think? Thanks.

[gimmegimme]

Best way to repair with no sewing machine? Specifically crotch holes. I just fabric glue a patch on and then sew the edges by hand, but it does not really prevent the hole from spreading, just keeps the breeze out.

Also, there is another repair thread, but I guess I see the reason for this one to stand alone.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=40527&highlight=repair

Why not use that thread then???

[marvin]

Well to answer the first question about sewing without a machine. Thats hard to give you an accurate way to really take care of the problem on a long term basis. For an instant fix I would insert an iron on patch with fabric advesive and use the adheasive instead of heating. To really fix it, there needs to be an invisible re-enforcment done or stiching of a patch.

[marvin]

When customers bring me thier jeans the best and most basic way to check the crotch is holding them up to where the light shines through the seat of the pants and look to see if light is coming through in more areas than the rest of the jeans. If so, we do tons of customers jeans with an invisible re-enforcment repair. There is no sign of re-enforcment from the outside and there is a special material we insert on the affected area. If done in time, there will be no need for repair of the denim for a long time to come.

[marvin]

Sorry for not atteneding the denim repair thread.

[kobot]

what is an invisible reinforcement

[HEWSINATOR]

Why not use that thread then???

I think this one is a bit different as it is more ask an expert rather than show off your repair and more.

[HEWSINATOR]

what is an invisible reinforcement

I imagine this:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showpost.php?p=881173&postcount=76

http://web.archive.org/web/20060217005245/www.45rpm.jp/denim/detail.jsp?id=011〈=en

[khoiphan92]

i think its similar to the repair process done here.

http://www.denimtherapy.com/denim_on_ABC.html

they said it was done using an embroidery machine. I don't think denim therapy is all that special... you can bring it to places that do embroidery and they might do this.

[hollaforadolla]

is this the denim doctors on 3rd or on beverly?

for the denim doctors on third aka denim revival, its nothing but bad news: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=25852

denim doctors on beverly on the other hand is awesome.

[marvin]

Yes we are on Beverly, this is the only location. The above picture of an invisible repair is one way of doing it. It really depends on the type of re-enforcment material and the person applying it. The key is to strengthen the area without comprimising the feel and comfort of the jean. It is ushally stiff at first and after it is worn or one soak it will start to become unnoticable.

[marvin]

To be clear Denim Doctors was on 3rd two plus years ago. When we moved, the entire operation came with us, tailors and all. The Beverly Locations is the only location for DENIM DOCTORS.

[la-vvoc]

can you post an address? how much does that invisible crotch reinforcement cost typically? thanks!

[PG2G]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/denim-doctors-at-hollywood-trading-company-los-angeles

Its inside HTC

[marvin]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/denim-doctors-at-hollywood-trading-company-los-angeles

Its inside HTC

Denim Doctors/ Hollywood Trading Company

7383 Beverly Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90036

[marvin]

Its hard to give an estimate without seeing the size or repair and if it will need to be re-enforced or not. It can start at 20.00 for the smallest hole with no re-enforcment, but the average is around 35-45

[xD3C0Yx]

Hi, do you guys fix hems? if so whats the price range and how long will it take?

[ngbetter11]

would you be able to taper a pair of jeans for me...and how much would that cost

[GaryOak]

So, I ended up getting into a bad accident recently (read: 2 hours ago), and ripped all up my jeans. Now I have only had these jeans for 6 months, and they haven't even had their first wash yet to see my fades and look.

http://tinypic.com/r/mj0ojp/4

I was wondering if i should sew them up, or what you think should be done with them, and if sewing them up, what kind of stitching should I use on the seem?

Thanks in advance for your help/ideas.