Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black

$435.00

Mister Freedom acquired some very nice yardage of black selvedge denim for this project, with the simple intention of releasing an unpretentious, classic cut, home-grown pair of solid black Mister Freedom® Lot64 Californian.

Milled by Vidalia Specialty Mills in Vidalia, Louisiana, this black selvedge denim twill fabric has quite the historical background. The looms it was produced-on — a few restored vintage 1940s Draper X3 looms — were purchased sometime in 2017 from the iconic Cone Mills White Oak Plant by a North Carolina demolition contractor by the name of Will Dellinger (JW Demolition). Familiar to all heritage denimheads as the American mill responsible for Levi’s® golden age good looks, Cone Mills folded its domestic operation in 2017, looking for greener pasture and off-shoring to China and Mexico.

The machines were in turn procured by Vidalia in 2019. Apparently 46 machines total. Of note, Cone still has somewhat of its legit USA denim-producing legacy going strong thanks to the dedicated crew at Proximity Denims since 2021.

The premium denim fabric of the Mister Freedom® Lot64 VDL14 is a black warp x black weft twill, 14 Oz., milled in Louisiana, and the jeans are cut/sewn in California, USA.

Please note that these Lot64 VDL14 run fuller in the leg than Mister Freedom's typical Lot64s, with a silhouette closer to their Lot54.

Pattern
Inspired by vintage 1950s-1960s era five-pocket blue jeans. Mister Freedom's LOT64 cut features a traditional fit, classic rise, with a slightly tapered leg for a 50s-60s vibe.
Specifications
100% cotton black warp x black weft bull denim, 14 oz., white/red selvedge ID, milled in USA by Vidalia Mills on Cone Mills legacy Draper-X3 looms. Pocketing: NOS 100% cotton canvas, rusty red color. Button fly, original MF®-branded patina'd tack buttons, brass waist / silver fly combo. Selvedge leg outseam. NOS cotton canvas pocketing. MF® original “M” stitch design on rear pockets. Black tea-core cowhide leather MF®-branded patch on rear pocket. Will age with normal wash/wear. 100% cotton threads construction, black tonal stitching. Coin pocket with concealed selvedge. Selvedge button hole fly placket. Hidden back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching. Unmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement. Original MF® paper pocket flasher, black VDL14 edition. Classic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit. Classic mid-rise. Wide Leg Fit Made in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory. RINSED (shrinkage is minimal if cold washed and air/line dried)
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Hemming (optional)
You can have your jeans hemmed with a vintage Union Special Chainstitching Machine at Self Edge. Enjoy the same look found on vintage jeans and all jeans from our Japanese manufacturers by retaining the chainstitched hem by having your jeans hemmed by us on our vintage Union Special 43200g Chainstitching machine. With a chainstitch your hem will form a beautiful roping effect over time due to the opposite pull of denim during regular wear and washing/shrinking. Wabi-Sabi Indeed. By clicking the “Add to Cart” button you agree to waive all rights to exchange/return this product. Please pay close attention to the measurements and notes for the jeans you are purchasing.
SIZE CHART
Size 30 31 32 33 34 36 38
Waist 30.5" 31" 32" 33" 34" 35.5" 38"
Inseam 31.5" 31.25" 33.25" 33.25" 33.5" 33.5" 33.5"
Thigh 11" 11.25" 12" 12.25" 12.5" 12.8" 13"
Knee 8.75" 9" 9" 9.25" 9.5" 9.5" 9.75"
Leg Opening 8.5" 8.75" 9" 9" 9.25" 9.25" 9.75"
Front Rise 12" 12" 12" 12.25" 12.75" 13.25" 13.25"
Back Rise 14.75" 15" 15.25" 15.75" 16.25" 16.25" 17"

Mister Freedom acquired some very nice yardage of black selvedge denim for this project, with the simple intention of releasing an unpretentious, classic cut, home-grown pair of solid black Mister Freedom® Lot64 Californian.

Milled by Vidalia Specialty Mills in Vidalia, Louisiana, this black selvedge denim twill fabric has quite the historical background. The looms it was produced-on — a few restored vintage 1940s Draper X3 looms — were purchased sometime in 2017 from the iconic Cone Mills White Oak Plant by a North Carolina demolition contractor by the name of Will Dellinger (JW Demolition). Familiar to all heritage denimheads as the American mill responsible for Levi’s® golden age good looks, Cone Mills folded its domestic operation in 2017, looking for greener pasture and off-shoring to China and Mexico.

The machines were in turn procured by Vidalia in 2019. Apparently 46 machines total. Of note, Cone still has somewhat of its legit USA denim-producing legacy going strong thanks to the dedicated crew at Proximity Denims since 2021.

The premium denim fabric of the Mister Freedom® Lot64 VDL14 is a black warp x black weft twill, 14 Oz., milled in Louisiana, and the jeans are cut/sewn in California, USA.

Please note that these Lot64 VDL14 run fuller in the leg than Mister Freedom's typical Lot64s, with a silhouette closer to their Lot54.

Pattern
Inspired by vintage 1950s-1960s era five-pocket blue jeans. Mister Freedom's LOT64 cut features a traditional fit, classic rise, with a slightly tapered leg for a 50s-60s vibe.
Specifications
100% cotton black warp x black weft bull denim, 14 oz., white/red selvedge ID, milled in USA by Vidalia Mills on Cone Mills legacy Draper-X3 looms. Pocketing: NOS 100% cotton canvas, rusty red color. Button fly, original MF®-branded patina'd tack buttons, brass waist / silver fly combo. Selvedge leg outseam. NOS cotton canvas pocketing. MF® original “M” stitch design on rear pockets. Black tea-core cowhide leather MF®-branded patch on rear pocket. Will age with normal wash/wear. 100% cotton threads construction, black tonal stitching. Coin pocket with concealed selvedge. Selvedge button hole fly placket. Hidden back pocket reinforcement rivets, with top pocket bar-tack stitching. Unmarked copper riveting for pocket reinforcement. Original MF® paper pocket flasher, black VDL14 edition. Classic vintage five-pocket blue jeans pattern and fit. Classic mid-rise. Wide Leg Fit Made in California, USA, in an ethically-responsible and small family-owned factory. RINSED (shrinkage is minimal if cold washed and air/line dried)
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
Mister Freedom Californian Lot 64 Jeans - Vidalia Mills Draper Loom Black
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