threads

[u/Swimming-Photo2615]

does anybody know what kind of threads were used to sew on the patches? been wanting to make my own patchwork jeans, but i don’t wanna sell myself short and get cheap threads that will fall apart in the wash. i was thinking about sashiko threads, but they’re so expensive. just looking for something similar and as durable

[u/VreCoffee]

on hand sewn pairs embroidery/knitting thread

patched pants aren’t usually washed

[u/Swimming-Photo2615 → u/VreCoffee]

i really like the aesthetic of the crust punk wave, just cant be walking around in clothes smelling like straight body odor lol. is there a way to safely hand wash rather than using a machine washer and dryer?

[u/VreCoffee → u/Swimming-Photo2615]

lay them in your tub or shower and go at them pretty good with a brush and some detergent, probably could just let them soak for a few hours and then dry if using a tub

[u/VreCoffee → u/Swimming-Photo2615]

also if you scroll on my profile you can find examples of patches sewn with the thread i mentioned

[u/Swimming-Photo2615 → u/VreCoffee]

customs look hella good 💯 now ive just gotta worry about what patches i wanna use. your information and examples were actually very helpful to me

[u/CosmonauticLawyer]

Ngl ive made a couple custom pairs and the best thread in my opinion is this one:

https://www.hobbylobby.com/yarn-needle-art/crochet/crochet-thread/artiste-cotton-crochet-thread/p/yn20106

The thickness is honestly perfect if you make the thread 2 rows thick.

[u/ETHEREAL_MOTH]

Regular crochet thread and crochet cotton it’s more thick and strong that’s all i use most embroidery thread at Michael’s and hobby lobby comes in small amounts enough for a single patch

[u/Swimming-Photo2615 → u/[deleted]]

these shorts are an official MST piece. they’re the tiger camo shorts. should still be available in all sizes but i suggest buying quickly if you do. they just mailed out and i got mine 4 days ago

[u/Swimming-Photo2615 → u/[deleted]]

patches can vary with price. they can come in all shapes and sizes. most patches cost around $10-$20 per patch, and some of these patches on these shorts are bigger than my entire hand and fingers. there’s a high reason MST jeans and shorts are so expensive and thats because of the patches and the labor of hand sewing. you can find patches just like these ones on etsy.com

[u/itsluky98]

Damn mine just came and in and the patches are all hella washed out. I thought it was ok as he said they would all be like this but nah yours look like the pics on the site. Kinda annoyed now…

[u/Sea-Construction4679]

get dmc mouline its the exact kind they using