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I Disassembled a 1978 Vintage Levi's 501 Jeans. Here Are the Things I Learned in the Past 45 Years.

I Disassembled a 1978 Vintage Levi's 501 Jeans. Here Are the Things I Learned in the Past 45 Years.

Denim was lighter than expected—about eleven ounces. Stitching wasn't perfect. Simple copper rivets and a Talon zipper still worked after 45 years. A messy hand-sewn patch held for decades. I tore one piece rushing. Simple construction plus care beats fancy details every time.

Take Apart/ May 24, 2026
It Rained in Portland. This Waterproof Coat Really Is Waterproof.
1 It Rained in Portland. This Waterproof Coat Really Is Waterproof. What I'm Wearing
Why I Cook Every Night (and What It Taught Me About Making Clothes)
2 Why I Cook Every Night (and What It Taught Me About Making Clothes) Notes from the Garage
Zipper test: How to determine if a jacket is durable
3 Zipper test: How to determine if a jacket is durable What I'm Wearing
The Blog Was Designed by Maya. I Just Made the Stuff She Shot.
4 The Blog Was Designed by Maya. I Just Made the Stuff She Shot. Notes from the Garage
How to Maintain Leather Without Spending $40 on 'Leather Conditioner'？
5 How to Maintain Leather Without Spending $40 on 'Leather Conditioner'？ Make It
Spring in the Pacific Northwest. Layered items suitable for temperatures ranging from 45°F to 65°F.
6 Spring in the Pacific Northwest. Layered items suitable for temperatures ranging from 45°F to 65°F. What I'm Wearing
A Flannel Shirt That Has Been Washed 200 Times. The Softest Piece of Clothing I Own.
7 A Flannel Shirt That Has Been Washed 200 Times. The Softest Piece of Clothing I Own. What I'm Wearing
How to Repair Work Pants So the Patch Becomes Part of the Story
8 How to Repair Work Pants So the Patch Becomes Part of the Story Take Apart
Why This $60 Carhartt Jacket Has Better Hardware Than a $300 Brand Jacket
9 Why This $60 Carhartt Jacket Has Better Hardware Than a $300 Brand Jacket Take Apart
Make a Belt in the Afternoon: No Special Tools Required
10 Make a Belt in the Afternoon: No Special Tools Required Make It
This Shirt Was Chosen by Maya. I Trust Her Judgment More.
11 This Shirt Was Chosen by Maya. I Trust Her Judgment More. What I'm Wearing
We drove to the Cascade Mountains. Hiked for four hours. When we came back, the boots were all muddy.
12 We drove to the Cascade Mountains. Hiked for four hours. When we came back, the boots were all muddy. Notes from the Garage
How to Sew a Chain Stitch Hem on an Ordinary Sewing Machine
13 How to Sew a Chain Stitch Hem on an Ordinary Sewing Machine Make It
Chain Stitch vs. Lock Stitch: What's the Actual Difference
14 Chain Stitch vs. Lock Stitch: What's the Actual Difference Take Apart
This Record Made Me Put Down the Tools and Listen Quietly
15 This Record Made Me Put Down the Tools and Listen Quietly Notes from the Garage
Portland, October. Wool coat, plain jeans, shoes worn for three years.
16 Portland, October. Wool coat, plain jeans, shoes worn for three years. What I'm Wearing
How to Sew a Leather Wallet by Hand
17 How to Sew a Leather Wallet by Hand Make It

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