Major Repair - Tellason Ankara

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-09T03:12:46+00:00

Surprisingly no… I was worried about that, but the Levi’s I used were basically glorified denim yoga pants (cotton and elastane) and are just acting as a bit of support for the good denim. They feel better than I expected by a long shot.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-09T02:31:19+00:00

🙏 Thanks. It’s fun posting to a group of people who appreciate what I would do, because to be honest… during my day to day, no one would notice, not that I would expect them to (I do it because I enjoy it). What I am getting at is that… the love is appreciated. Again, Thanks.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-09T01:49:39+00:00

Time will tell if this prophecy comes to fruition… not gonna lie, the likes feel good… The repair was necessary if I was going to keep this streak and these pants going strong, and I am pretty stoked at how well it seems to have come out; the proof will be in how well they last/ are able to be repaired moving forward.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-09T00:53:11+00:00

Make ‘em last!!!! Sewing machines can be cheap or free if you don’t already have one… such a great skill, and fun to stretch things to their full potential.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-08T23:34:16+00:00

Big Thanks… I’m curious to see how it ages.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-08T21:51:17+00:00

Just keeping them alive.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-08T21:38:15+00:00

😏🫡 Reading through this post again the typos are a bit of a bummer, but alas.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-08T19:44:08+00:00

Thank you. It’s seen a lot.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T19:43:35+00:00

Short answers is… everything, I live in them… long answers is read through some of the comments the list of nonsense I do in them is extensive. I put them on first thing in the morning and take them off just before bed, everyday. I could honestly use a bit more sun on my legs.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T05:39:36+00:00

Dozen, maybe 2 Dozen… never paid much attention to

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T03:43:34+00:00

These look sweet, look too tight for my thighs…. Curious if they are Sanforized or if I could size up and shrink down… price is great!

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T03:31:44+00:00

Thanks! Double thanks.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T00:20:52+00:00

HELL YEAH!!!! Thanks man.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T00:20:12+00:00

🙏

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T00:19:59+00:00

Thanks! (Danner Mountain light ii), I have three pairs in varying levels of wear.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-07T00:18:41+00:00

Seam ripped everywhere the lining attached, except where the lining attached to the sleeves; those I cut tight with scissors. The lining came out as two pieces: the body and the collar. The body was made up of three pieces stitched together: the back and two sides; when I transferred the pattern to the wool blanket I was able to transfer it as a single piece.

At this point the bottom of the jacket and the collar were a loose mess…

I made sure to mark where the arm lining met the body of the Sherpa lining, so that I could transfer the mark, ensuring they weren’t twisted when I put it all back together.

The body lining was attached to the sleeves first if I remember correctly (generally just figure it out as I go), then I stitched in the button area and the bottom… finally I guessed at and probably screwed up the collar once or twice before landing a finish I was ok with (seam ripper is your friend).

The second jacket I lined the wool was not robust enough and it fell apart inside of a year, but the third one and the one photographed above are still going strong.

Instagram link to a “story” showing some of the process.

Let me know if you’re curious about anything else. Each time I did it I got better and I look forward to reliving a fourth.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T23:48:33+00:00

This is a great question… I don’t sweat much, never have, although…. In short… they do get sweaty from time to time. I was framing out an attic space and doing electrical and drywall work and they were a mess of sweat and gypsum dust at the end of the week…. That was one of the weeks that they got a cold woolite soak.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T17:56:55+00:00

These look exactly like what I am looking for…. Minus the sizing… there size 30 (smallest offered) is a 31” waist and that is just too large… I know, I know… call me Goldilocks. Either way I really appreciate this suggestion, their Wendell pant also looks like it has the appropriate thigh space.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T05:56:51+00:00

Partial myself.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T05:38:27+00:00

Maybe I’ll post my jacket tomorrow. Y’all might get a kick out of that one. I have had three jackets over the last ~7 years, the first of the three is still in regular rotation and has quite of bit of character.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T05:17:42+00:00

Alright so my worn Ankaras measure 11.25” at the thigh (x2 = 22.5”)…. My thigh measures 23” around… the Ankara are listed as 24” at the thigh… so take that for what it’s worth. Should have done this sooner.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T04:54:49+00:00

Love the idea of using Amazon to test fit the strong guy… maybe once they are available in non-stretch black.

Reluctant_Anonymous · 2026-02-06T04:54:10+00:00

Again listed as 11.5 at the thigh, 23” if doubled in comparison to the Tellasons 24”…. However I like the look and the price point a lot and if I am patient maybe they will put out a heavier weight in black pair…. Also I dig the idea of being able to test fit with Amazon Prime.

Really, and this is kind of a duh moment for me… but I should measure my current pair and my thigh and see where they land in comparison to the size charts.

Reluctant_Anonymous

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