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Who was Levi Strauss?
Levi Strauss (1829-1902 ) founded the first factory to manufacture blue jeans, in San Francisco in 1853, during the California Gold Rush. Strauss was born in a Jewish family in Bavaria and came to America when he was 18. He never married and left his business to his four nephews. He was granted a patent for his use of copper rivets to strengthen the pockets in his jeans.
How do you make jeans?
you like get some denim and sew buttons on and dye it and sew it together and stuff
Why are blue jeans traditionally sewn with orange thread?
The orange thread traditionally used to sew Levi Strauss blue jeans was intentionally selected to match the copper rivets that doubled the durability of the jeans. Levi Strauss, however, neither envisioned this particular use for copper riveting, which the orange thread complemented, nor the unique stitching on the rear pockets of the jeans. Jacob Davis, a Russian immigrant, and a tailor, who plied his trade in Reno, Nevada, formulated the idea for the riveted seam, an idea that would vastly extend the life of the jeans, and would revolutionize the garment industry. Alas, due to financial constraints, Jacob could neither afford to obtain a patent for his invention, nor to produce the new garment. Out of necessity, Jacob approached the wholesaler he purchased his denim from with a proposal that he sell him the West Coast rights to the riveted blue jeans, in exchange for the $68 required to obtain a patent for them. The wholesaler whom accepted Jacob's proposition was none other than Levi Strauss. Levi gave Jacob a position with his Company in 1873 and, during his tenure, Jacob ensured that the orange thread be used in all stitching on the jeans, and that the curved, formally named "arcuate," stitches adorn the rear pockets of the jeans. Initially the fancy, unique stitching on the rear pockets of the jeans served a purpose. The rear pockets of the first Levis the Company produced were lined with cotton, and the orange stitching prevented the padding from buckling. The Company dropped the cotton lining early on, but the stitching remained, and was registered as a trademark in 1942. Only once did it appear as if the orange stitching on the rear pockets would become a thing of the past. The material shortage during World War II prompted Levi to contribute to the war effort by temporarily ceasing production of jeans with the trademark stitching on the rear pockets, as this was considered frivolous and wasteful. To avoid a break in continuity of the Levi tradition, the Company had the design hand painted on the rear pockets of each pair of jeans produced. To this day, the copper rivets, matching orange thread, and ornate stitching on the rear pockets still adorn all Levis produced. The legend of Levi Strauss lives on, while Jacob Davis has been lost in the annals of history.
What are some popular crafts?
Jean Bag! Cut of the legs of the jeans 3 inches from the crotch. Flip the jeans insideout. Sew the bottom. Take an old belt an put it through the belt holes on the jeans. Sew on buttons to decorate! From TheCraftyGal
How do you sew jeans back together?
a sewing machine,or just use a needle and thread.
How do you make normal guys jeans into girls skinny jeans?
You can turn the jeans inside-out and then sew thread down the side of the leg (typically the outside of each leg). Then turn them back "outside-in" and they will be skinnier, the further inward you sew, the skinnier they will be.They do make men's skinny jeans, which aren't that hard to find anymore, Levis makes them among others.
What is a sentence for the word needle?
I carefully threaded the needle and prepared to sew the hole in my son's jeans.
What are some example of piecework?
Working for a clothing maker- I sew the hip pockets on jeans. I am paid a set amount for each pocket (piece) that I sew on. I do not have an hourly rate of pay.
What is a example of piece work job?
Working for a clothing maker- I sew the hip pockets on jeans. I am paid a set amount for each pocket (piece) that I sew on. I do not have an hourly rate of pay.
What machine is used to sew the trouser legs of jeans?
Most sewing machines can be used to sew jeans legs, but the machine labeled "heavy duty" would work best. You have to use the correct needle and thread. Read the labels on the needles to find the one that will work for you, and choose a strong thread.
What is the best way to repair a jeans hole in the crotch?
The best way to repair a hole in the crotch of jeans is to use a patch or fabric glue to cover the hole and reinforce the area. You can also sew a patch on the inside of the jeans for added durability.
How do you make skinny jeans?
Find a good pattern you like and sew them up. It shouldn't be to difficult. The hardest part is the zipper.
