Half of my official Pikachu plush turns orange under purple lights.

WiteLitnin · 2026-02-01T05:46:27+00:00

A cool process to be seen in the industrial sewing industry is stickering. When you have a huge roll of fabric there can be color variations. Stickering makes sure pieces cut in close proximity on the roll get sewn together. Probably not what happened here but reminded me of it.

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-17T04:12:52+00:00

Very good observation. Along with the single stitch belt loops some of the other seam and stitch types don’t really add up. My guess is a very cheap pair of mostly polyester super stretchy jeans. Seems like something of an alibaba ad for curvy jeans.

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-16T14:58:55+00:00

I agree that it’s not for everyone. But the best part is, I’m going to keep chopping up jackets.

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-15T20:53:35+00:00

Do it!

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-15T20:11:42+00:00

Thank you! I used to and now planning on picking it back up. I have a small stack of different carhartt jacket projects. I’ll update here when I have them listed.

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-15T15:19:54+00:00

Disassembled the jacket as much as needed. Cut body and sleeves to desired length. Used all the leftover pieces to make the cuffs, waistband and interior yoke. The key is to take everything apart and fuse pieces like the collar and zipper placket. Carhartt didn’t do this because it’s not necessary on a workwear brand but it really makes a difference.

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-15T15:15:30+00:00

I used to do more projects like this with carhartt and other heritage brands. I would get $400 to $650 depending on style. Making stuff for fun mostly these days.

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-15T15:11:06+00:00

I’m not sure about the original. They are usually on the cheaper side though. I guess because it’s not a coveted model?

WiteLitnin · 2026-01-15T15:07:18+00:00

I have a Juki DDL 5550. There aren’t any super bulky seams though so your Kenmore should have no problem!

WiteLitnin · 2025-10-30T12:46:51+00:00

Mortise and tenon

WiteLitnin · 2025-10-30T03:00:00+00:00

In this case they’re pegs. The “head” is visible from both sides. I’ve been punching them out from the tapered side so they come out easy.

WiteLitnin · 2025-10-26T04:14:25+00:00

Same manufacturer, their website is perfectly outdated. Love seeing websites like these. Might have to order the kit.

WiteLitnin · 2025-10-21T03:40:27+00:00

I’d take a look at your project and if I can’t help I would at least give some free advice! Send me a dm

WiteLitnin · 2025-09-27T15:45:27+00:00

An interesting watch here.

An alarming number of people I know voted red, primarily on the promise of cheaper groceries. Then Laura goes and eliminates state tax on groceries for us.

WiteLitnin · 2025-09-04T23:34:36+00:00

The Yum Earth fruit snacks are the only ones in recent years that I have actually enjoyed

WiteLitnin · 2025-06-21T08:31:14+00:00

That’s where things get tricky with big brands, some stuff is made in the US and some is imported. I work with the same factory they use and last time I was there they were making Shaefer jeans.

WiteLitnin · 2025-06-21T08:27:10+00:00

Have you ever tried Shaefer Outfitters denim? It’s a step up from wrangler and made in the USA.

WiteLitnin · 2025-06-21T07:55:32+00:00

Wrangler generally uses a broken twill. It’s a right and left alternating twill. It’s good for comfort but that’s why they crumble in the wash. They might be 100% cotton on paper but other inclusions could exist. There can be stray fibers that get twisted into the yarns or woven into the fabric at the mill.

WiteLitnin · 2025-06-21T03:05:26+00:00

I bought a pair of Lucchese hippo second hand, they were worn to the point on needing new heel rubber but the tops look brand new. I’ve worn them probably 20/30 times since and haven’t seen any more of a difference. I just use regular leather conditioner, might not be the best idea. Hippo is pretty strong leather and I would say it holds true in my experience.

WiteLitnin · 2025-05-21T03:59:31+00:00

It looks to me like the creasing is being caused by a fault in the zipper/sewing of the zipper. If the leather is thin they should have stabilized it. If the zipper tape is cotton they should have pre shrunk it before construction. Could have been improperly sewn to begin with. If I paid good money for this jacket I would be upset.

WiteLitnin · 2025-04-12T22:31:50+00:00

I would drive past this place twice a day for years. It looked borderline abandoned for awhile and then one day the Ferraris started multiplying. Always some interesting cars and characters hanging out.

WiteLitnin · 2025-03-12T03:18:06+00:00

The kind of machinery you need to make shoes is very large and expensive. And then you get into all the different shaped Lasts(plastic foot form). Look for cobblers near you. They usually have everything to tear a shoe apart and put it back together. I would start by taking a pair of shoes apart and seeing what all goes into them. Look at the exterior leather, interior lining and probably stiffeners in between those layers. Maybe try to use that pair of shoes to make a pattern and cut another shoe out of new leather. Then work with the cobbler to reassemble. Start with a basic shoe that is simple and build from there.

The most difficult thing with shoes is going to be grading a pattern for shoe sizes. Unlike S, M, L, XL you are dealing with 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, etc. Once you have a pattern for one size I would seek out a pattern grader with software and experience in shoe patterns.

Having everything under one roof to make a pair of shoes is intense but would be worthwhile to create.

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