Dart stitching for reinforcement of the crotch. This is an extremely rare detail, but I've seen it on 1870s Elfelt & Co. Pioneer waist overalls. As Levi's had patented the use of rivets, other brands needed to be inventive and come up with other methods of reinforcement. This is what makes this period so fascinating. Check out the sewing video on Loops: https://loops.video/v/53fO6HcfBO #dartstitch #waistoverall #eurekajeans #forover30years #justahobby #notforsale

Sewing the dart stitches on the pocket corners on a pair of 1870s-type waist overalls. During the period 1873-1890, only Levi’s could use rivets as they had patented their use, so other brands came up with inventive ways to reinforce their garments. This is what makes this period so fascinating! My video on Loops shows how this is sewn: https://loops.video/v/4WgdLd7Gnk #selfmadejeans #dartstitch #eurekajeans #forover30years #justahobby #notforsale

1870s-model waist overalls
The single back pocket is reinforced with dart stitching and encased inside the back yoke for further strength.
Swipe to see the steps making the pocket and flat-felled yoke.

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1870s-model waist overalls
This pair is set in the period of 1873-1890 during which Levi's owned the patent on rivet reinforcement, so that other brands could not use rivets. To be competitive, they had to be inventive and come up with other ways of reinforcing points of strain. This pair features the "dart stitch" method of reinforcement, which was used by a number of brands until the Levi's patent expired.
The cinch holds a new-old-stock vintage steel "WEKO" buckle, and the sew-on buttons are from Citron Jeans (citronjeans.com)

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