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Post by whiskeyriver on Oct 5, 2015 7:49:55 GMT -6
Glad the leg twist issue is fairly common. Not a big deal really, just annoying. Call me crazy, but I like it when that happens. Authenticity and wabi sabi and all that. |
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Post by northcoast on Dec 18, 2015 13:13:14 GMT -6
i thought it had to do with left/right hand twills. i've had twist on plenty of sanforized pairs. You are correct. Left/right hand twills may all twist, to some degree. But, the sanforization process helps to minimize the effect, by shrinking the fabric, and making it more predictable before being sewn. I will admit, for me to say it is "far more common" with unsanforized denim is not the correct way to express my thoughts, since all LHT/RHT are susceptible. But, personal experience has shown me it is more pronounced, and noticeable with unsanforized, leading to my initial thoughts. Just came back from walking to lunch with a pair of Sanfordized G's on and the left calf is driving me crazy because the inner seam is twisted to the left. Between the calf being tight and the twist pulling on my calf it's driving me nuts. Sounds like this may be acceptable? THis is only the third time I have worn them so maybe the will settle out. www.weargustin.com/store/1503 |
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Post by northcoast on Dec 18, 2015 13:13:32 GMT -6
Glad the leg twist issue is fairly common. Not a big deal really, just annoying. Call me crazy, but I like it when that happens. Authenticity and wabi sabi and all that. Crazy! |
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Post by bentin on Dec 18, 2015 14:13:07 GMT -6
Leg twist is cool.  |
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Post by jjflash on Dec 18, 2015 14:42:36 GMT -6
My Raw Umbers have crazy leg twist, need to snap a pic next time I wear them.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 18, 2015 14:53:59 GMT -6
I have hella leg twist on my right leg of the Japan Jutes. Makes for good conversations...
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Post by northcoast on Dec 18, 2015 15:04:19 GMT -6
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Post by stinky on Dec 18, 2015 15:22:19 GMT -6
My japan taupes have hella crazy leg twist--each leg twists the opposite direction and the selvedge IDs end up lining up with my boot laces. They're like carnival pants.
NOTE: this is the same pair that I loosened up the calves on, and they were that way *before* the alteration.
I'll take pix the next time I wear them--the twist is so extreme it's almost hard to believe.
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Post by variable on Dec 18, 2015 15:23:06 GMT -6
Tell people it's that way because there's a party. In your pants. Heh.  |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 4, 2016 7:14:20 GMT -6
Wore my Desert Duck Chinos roughly 6-7 times. Already lost one button, and the others are all loose. And they aren't remotely tight on me. So........good job Gustin!
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Post by gaseousclay on Feb 4, 2016 7:46:59 GMT -6
Wore my Desert Duck Chinos roughly 6-7 times. Already lost one button, and the others are all loose. And they aren't remotely tight on me. So........good job Gustin! bummer. the one-armed, one-eyed sewer strikes again |
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 4, 2016 13:43:31 GMT -6
Wore my Desert Duck Chinos roughly 6-7 times. Already lost one button, and the others are all loose. And they aren't remotely tight on me. So........good job Gustin! Same exact thing happened with me but it was three wears. Gustin sent me new buttons. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Feb 4, 2016 14:55:03 GMT -6
Wore my Desert Duck Chinos roughly 6-7 times. Already lost one button, and the others are all loose. And they aren't remotely tight on me. So........good job Gustin! Same exact thing happened with me but it was three wears. Gustin sent me new buttons. 3!? Holy moly. Well, luckily the button didn't go missing. So I'll just take it to the tailor and have them all strengthened in the process. |
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Post by northcoast on Nov 21, 2016 13:37:03 GMT -6
Minor rivet issue. I have found one that is not completely flush with the fabric.
Whats the best way to smash it down?
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Post by exophobe on Nov 21, 2016 14:07:02 GMT -6
Write and ask them for a replacement. Once it arrives, try to hit it square with a mallet (something hard behind it) and it should comply. Or it will fall apart. If the latter then you can follow the same strategy with a new rivet, and get it where it needs to be.
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Post by northcoast on Nov 21, 2016 14:21:51 GMT -6
Write and ask them for a replacement. Once it arrives, try to hit it square with a mallet (something hard behind it) and it should comply. Or it will fall apart. If the latter then you can follow the same strategy with a new rivet, and get it where it needs to be. Hah. I asked them how to fix it and they said to hit it with a hammer. I was thinking more along the lines of say, using a 1/4 drive socket of the appropriate size and then hitting it with a hammer, which is what I think I'm going to do, which should in theory compress the rivet properly and uniformly. Then hopefully after it's fixed I will fruitlessly email them the proper size socket to use so their C/S people can add that to their database. Now you have me all paranoid that its gonna break! |
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Post by exophobe on Nov 21, 2016 15:28:43 GMT -6
Write and ask them for a replacement. Once it arrives, try to hit it square with a mallet (something hard behind it) and it should comply. Or it will fall apart. If the latter then you can follow the same strategy with a new rivet, and get it where it needs to be. Hah. I asked them how to fix it and they said to hit it with a hammer. I was thinking more along the lines of say, using a 1/4 drive socket of the appropriate size and then hitting it with a hammer, which is what I think I'm going to do, which should in theory compress the rivet properly and uniformly. Then hopefully after it's fixed I will fruitlessly email them the proper size socket to use so their C/S people can add that to their database. Now you have me all paranoid that its gonna break! 1/4" drive socket will get you nothing! This is one of those situations where hitting it with a hammer is actually the solution. Also, now that I thought more about what you said, the attachment business is all straight through the middle, a drive socket that sits around the outside of the rivet is probably a bad idea, though may bend the outside down to look closer. They should be willing to send you some replacements. Even if it does break, the jeans won't fall apart, so you could try it without a spare on hand. |
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Post by northcoast on Nov 21, 2016 15:34:13 GMT -6
Hah. I asked them how to fix it and they said to hit it with a hammer. I was thinking more along the lines of say, using a 1/4 drive socket of the appropriate size and then hitting it with a hammer, which is what I think I'm going to do, which should in theory compress the rivet properly and uniformly. Then hopefully after it's fixed I will fruitlessly email them the proper size socket to use so their C/S people can add that to their database. Now you have me all paranoid that its gonna break! 1/4" drive socket will get you nothing! This is one of those situations where hitting it with a hammer is actually the solution. Also, now that I thought more about what you said, the attachment business is all straight through the middle, a drive socket that sits around the outside of the rivet is probably a bad idea, though may bend the outside down to look closer. They should be willing to send you some replacements. Even if it does break, the jeans won't fall apart, so you could try it without a spare on hand. I'll hammer first, ask for replacement rivets later. Thanks for the assist. >>>> Ok, all fixed. Used a clawhammer, a pair of sidecutters, and the marble sill in my bathroom. Tapped gently on the rivet and got it to compress without breaking it. I did not use a lot of force, not much more than lifting the hammer up and bringing it down easy as if I was starting a nail. |
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Post by oatwilly on Nov 22, 2016 11:31:28 GMT -6
Just received my pair of 16 oz natural dye cones. Correct size on the tag, but the actual jeans are a full size too small
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Post by cassaruby on Nov 24, 2016 11:54:50 GMT -6
Just received my pair of 16 oz natural dye cones. Correct size on the tag, but the actual jeans are a full size too small Oh shoot. I'll let know how mine turn out. I ordered 33 slims |
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Post by T-Town on Nov 27, 2016 0:45:25 GMT -6
Just received my pair of 16 oz natural dye cones. Correct size on the tag, but the actual jeans are a full size too small I just tried on my 34 straights for the first time. Fit is good, maybe even a little extra at the waist. |
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Post by cassaruby on Dec 7, 2016 11:32:27 GMT -6
Got my cone 16s. They are a half size under spec in 33 slims.
They fit like skinny jeans. Not like Gustin skinny toothpick fit but actually wearable skinny jeans
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 9, 2016 19:26:42 GMT -6
Got my cone 16s. They are a half size under spec in 33 slims. They fit like skinny jeans. Not like Gustin skinny toothpick fit but actually wearable skinny jeans I think that's common with heavier denim. My Japan One Sevens and Blue 17's are both .5" under spec in the waist. Everything else is fine |
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Post by oatwilly on Dec 10, 2016 22:11:42 GMT -6
Got my cone 16s. They are a half size under spec in 33 slims. They fit like skinny jeans. Not like Gustin skinny toothpick fit but actually wearable skinny jeans I think that's common with heavier denim. My Japan One Sevens and Blue 17's are both .5" under spec in the waist. Everything else is fine right when you need them to be at least on spec if not a little bigger, they give you less. how convenient. Mine went straight back for a refund BTW |
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Post by caivs on Dec 11, 2016 0:05:37 GMT -6
Hello guys, I made this account to chime in and say my natural indigo cone 16s also were small...about 1.5 inches small in the waist. Sad to see that it wasn't just my pair but many pairs were affected as this denim is awesome. I am in the middle of losing weight so I'm going to hold onto these instead of returning them, as there is nothing really else gustin offers that I'm interested in anyways. Disappointing.
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