Small questions thread

[drew]

I asked this in multiple forums on sufu but got no reply. Im starting a project and was looking around for some real indigo but i cant get a lead anywhere, the only companies that are stocked here jsut sell navy blue and call it "denim" but no indigo or natural indigo. If anyone has some information it would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.aurorasilk.com/natural_dyes/dyes/dye_indigo.html

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/7208299-AA.shtml

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/yanagiya/rsf18458/

http://www.wildcolours.co.uk/html/natural_dye_0.html

[Icarium]

Think about learning some basic sewing for fixing small rips (Just ripped my shirt near a button hole very sad) and reattaching/reinforcing buttons.

Seems like a practical skill. Does anyone have any solid needle/thread recommendations? I'm willing to spend a bit more for something durable, practical and functional.

In particular durable thread that's easy to work with is important to me :)

Please recommend other items that might be good to pick up and perhaps places to purchase these things :)

Much appreciated!

[magic]

For thread go for something that with a polyester blend, like a 50/50 cotton/poly, it will be much durable than a full cotton thread. As for needles it looks like all same to me and as long as it can go through the fabric will be fine.

[lowrey]

agreed. get a thread picker and good scissors while at it, and you are good to go for small repairs.

[Icarium]

Perfect :) Exactly what I was looking for. lowrey, would you be able to recommend a good pair of scissors/brand? Or what traits/features should I look for?

[lowrey]

I prefer all metal ones that are meant for fabric etc (probably available at some sewing equipment stores etc), they tend to cut fabric and thread much better than regular household scissors.

they usually look like this:

[wurm]

To anyone who was looking for a TFS invite, sorry but they seem to have limited me and I can't invite anyone else. If someone else that does have this privilege wants to help other users out that would be nice, but unfortunately I can no longer do so.

[gaborb]

What's the name of this style? It's from F/W 09

[#ruin]

is it true that you can't shrink deerskin? i have a pair of collateral concepts deerskin gloves that are a tiny bit big and i was thinking of attempting to soak them in hot water to shrink them. the interior is sueded if that counts for anything.

thoughts?

[ashamed]

http://www.aurorasilk.com/natural_dy...ye_indigo.html

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/7208299-AA.shtml

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/yanagiya/rsf18458/

http://www.wildcolours.co.uk/html/natural_dye_0.html

thank you very much.

[cowsareforeating]

^ just a few thoughts

1. leather has a "smooth" side and a nap side. albert probably used full grain leather which means that the polished smooth side is the inside of the hide, and the rough side it the finished outside, rid of all the hairs and stuff

2. deerskin tends to mold; like other leathers I bet it shrinks, but i imagine it to be a tad more delicate for that reason

[#ruin]

by delicate do you mean i could ruin it by attempting to shrink it?

[sshum88]

Best to contact the maker of those gloves via PM (chinorlz) and see what he thinks. He may be crazy busy with his rounds so you might have to wait for a response.

is it true that you can't shrink deerskin? i have a pair of collateral concepts deerskin gloves that are a tiny bit big and i was thinking of attempting to soak them in hot water to shrink them. the interior is sueded if that counts for anything.

thoughts?

[cowsareforeating]

No idea. That's why I didn't say explicitly. That's all I know

[CDG Diffusion Line]

Tall (6ft+) people, any recommendations on slim trousers that don't stack awkwardly at the knee?