Eternal Jeans

[lantern23]

Thoughts on chainstitching my 811s versus hemming.

My jeans are at a 36 inseam and I usually wear a 34 for a nice cuffed look. All of my other jeans are chainstitched, but I'm feeling the pinch economically right now. I'm going to LA in 10 days, so I could shoot them to Schaeffer's, but I wanted to get some feedback generally.

Any thoughts on chainstitching overall? Strong opinions? Harsh language?

[chris_n]

chainstitch is a form of stitch --also happens to be a favored detail at the hems and other areas of our denim.

a traditional hem uses a normal lockstitch.

CHAINSTITCHING and HEMMING are not interchangeable verbs.

when did this eternal thread turn into amateur hour?

[lantern23]

chainstitch is a form of stitch --also happens to be a favored detail at the hems and other areas of our denim.

a traditional hem uses a normal lockstitch.

CHAINSTITCHING and HEMMING are not interchangeable verbs.

when did this eternal thread turn into amateur hour?

Well, thank you. I'm sure that contributes to making the question more precise. I appreciate your input.

[chris_n]

sorry i was in a funk. to answer your question, a chainstitch hem is a nice detail people like to have. whether to get it or not --purely preference.

i have found that normal lockstitches have been longer lasting but don't look as nice.

some people say chainstitch gives better roping. i have great roping on a pair of lockstitch hem levis.

your preference. nobody will notice except you.

[gramps]

Here are some quick layman's shots of my 864s, taken with a borrowed camera. Freshly washed, and just back from an umpteenth round of repairs.

The color in the first is probably the most accurate. Cheers.

[gonegonegone]

those look really great gramps. is there a difference between the denim of the 811 and 864 or do they just differ in cut?

[chambo2008]

just a different cut.....

[chris_n]

is there ONE button in the fly? wicked low rise? denim looks real good

[bulldogskoleff]

gramps - + rep

[gramps]

Cheers guys.

chris_n Indeed just the one button fly. You feel like Tara Reid at first but I've sort of gotten used to it. Though each time I patch the crotch I have a little less room. Eventually I may have to do away with my genitals altogether.

[chris_n]

fair enough compromise.

[watchman]

update on my eternals now that theyre all fixed and im home so they are wearable again. sorry for brightness.

[lance]

^ Beautiful work, watchman - inspiration for the contest

[tsunamiboy85]

Hi all. This is my humble contribution. Eternal 811, owned for more than 2 years, worn for maybe 80% of that time. Washed 5-6 times? I don't do much vigorous activities in them. Shot on a garden variety point and shoot, and I don't know how to take nice pictures. But here goes...

Front

Back

Leather patch where nothing can be seen

Repaired back pocket, with red tab

Dual roping!

Combs

Poor broken off button staring at his substitute.

Should know my place and not post after watchman...

[LeatherSeatBelt]

x-post

eternals 2 years

[J Escobar]

How did you size? Fit looks great.

Wish my 811's fit like that:(

[LeatherSeatBelt]

true to size.

[chris_n]

size inseam height weight etc? fit you great man~

[Piddan]

yeah, thats a great fit right there! they actually remind me of my own 811s fit wise and i also went tts. although mine are just slightly longer, regret not taking another inch off. anyway, +rep

[M.O.A]

Ill need to update mine soon...finally got some very decent roping.

[bulldogskoleff]

LeatherSeatBelt - those look incredible man. Hopefully mine will turn out like yours in another 18 months

[Sgj1]

true to size.

how many washes did that pair go thru? they look awesome

[shinobi2000]

wow! leatherseatbelt, I'm just getting started on mine, what an inspiration. Looks like they retain their blue very well

[ColdsnapBryan]

My eternal 811 fly buttons are dangerously close to the outer edge when buttoned, about to break through the denim. Anyone else have this problem with worn eternals?

[griffin]

My eternal 811 fly buttons are dangerously close to the outer edge when buttoned, about to break through the denim. Anyone else have this problem with worn eternals?

I had this problem with my Skulls. Have a tailor reinforce the button hole before it breaks.

[afronaut]

^ mine are doing the same thing

[Piddan]

My eternal 811 fly buttons are dangerously close to the outer edge when buttoned, about to break through the denim. Anyone else have this problem with worn eternals?

the threads on my button holes came loose quite fast, so i had mother fixing it!

[Maynard Friedman]

My eternal 811 fly buttons are dangerously close to the outer edge when buttoned, about to break through the denim. Anyone else have this problem with worn eternals?

I had the same problem on my 874s after just a few months. I think it was due to how I unbuttoned them by simply pulling them apart with one hand. Anyway, I simply reinforced each buttonhole all the way round with black thread. Took less than 5 minutes per hole and I don't think it'll happen again too easily.

[ColdsnapBryan]

Okay, I'm going to have to do that. Thanks.

[chambo2008]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ETERNAL-Mens-Jeans-sz-28-NWT-45rpm-sugarcane-japan-/160451378125?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item255ba5bbcd

anyone have these in a 30 waist????