I put a spell on blue, for any blues that you do..
The blue substance magic that’s called indigo had been putting many people around the world under it’s spell. The Spell of Blue. We’re captivated by its potential for magical transformation. indigo dye has the ability to transform plain & simple fibers into complex & glorious textiles.
This #12THBLUESPELL collection showcases Oldblue’s commitment to quality and innovation while keeping in the roots and passion for the blues.
As part of the #12THBLUESPELL, this collection consist of a pair of Oldblue’s signature Prospector dungaree in indigo wabash fabric and a Work Jacket Type III in a distinct indigo sashiko fabric. They’re exclusively released thru Brightspot Market event last week, and now prepare yerselves as they’re ready to shake the blues all day!
Work Jacket Type III - 17.5 Oz Indigo Sashiko Okayama
THE FABRIC
Yes, it’s indigo. And yes, it’s sashiko. The primary trait that makes this fabric exquisitely special is no other than its sashiko embroidery look. To produce such a particular look, the fabric’s gone thru what we know as a dobby loom technique and process. The dobby fabric refers to a woven fabric that is produced on a specific dobby loom using a technique dated back to the 1840s.
Although the fabric is woven through a loom, as in other types of woven fabrics, it needs a piece of special equipment to attach to the loom called a dobby. The technique is done by manipulating the yarns present in the fabric. The weaver raises and lowers the warp threads individually. Resulting in a small and distinctive geometric pattern formed on the fabric.
This quite thick 17.5 oz. / sq. yd fabric was woven in Okayama, Japan. It’s constructed using indigo rope-dyed yarns. So yes, just imagine how the ‘raised’ indigo surface will have a different fade’s depth than its lower indigo surface. The fabric feels quite bulky, but it comes with a soft & tender kind of trait. So yes, this fabric and our jacket pattern are match made in blue heaven.
THE DETAILS
Same with its older ‘Sashiko’ brother, we utilized our signature Work Jacket Type III as the base pattern. It’s our original jacket pattern inspired by the 1930s denim jacket style. It has a rounded collar style. The jacket has a double pleat on its front placket. It’s equipped with a single big pocket, finished off with Oldblue signature looped-arcuate stitch.
The 12th Blue Spell Exclusive Laken Patch
The Devil’s In The Details!
A Closer Look On The Sashiko
A Good View From The Front
THE FIT
The jacket is loosely inspired by the 1930s style work jacket. So it’s on the boxy side of the spectrum. It sits just on the waist with a rommier chest.
The curved yoke makes arm movement a little bit more ease. The cinch backed waist is also can be used for an easy adjustable fit.
The Prospector - 8 Oz Indigo Wabash Cord Osaka
THE FABRIC
One of the wildest fabrics we’ve ever laid our eyes on. And nope, it’s not your usual denim fabric. It’s a corduroy fabric! Similar to denim, corduroy has an extensively long history if we want to know more about its origin. Textile archivists came to the conclusion that the fabric’s original conception originated in Fustat, Egypt in 200 AD. Egyptian weavers figured out that thick twills and coarse sateen fabrics (often blended with wool and linen) were hearty enough to withstand brushing; the finish that made these fabrics soft and special. This lightweight 8 oz. / sq. yd. indigo corduroy fabric was specially woven in Osaka, Japan
To add more particularity to this special fabric, it’s decorated with a special Wabash print. The dots / patterns you’re seeing below are called ‘Dekoboko-ten’ (means Irregular Dot) in Japan. It has the characteristic of looking like a hand-made sewing style.
THE DETAILS
The pants utilized nothing but a traditional single-needle construction. All the seams were hand-felled manually. Reinforcement stitch (on its back pockets) was used to replace the rivet’s function.
The trims are by no means less special. We specifically used the special stout buttons, made by YKK Japan, which was a commonly utilized style in the late 1800s era. The pant is also equipped with suspender buttons. And last but not least, the handsome-lookin’ silver-dull finished cinch back hardware was also made by the same company.
A Glimpse From The Back
Duck Lined Pockets – Signature Coin Pocket – Suspender Buttons!
Loopin’ Good On The Dekoboko-ten’ Pattern!
Specially Made Canvas Patch!
Work Jacket Type III - 10 Oz Indigo Cord Osaka
THE FABRIC
The last piece of the puzzle of our 12th Blue Spell indigo-noir collection. Of course the main trait of this garment piece is its rope-dyed indigo persona, what else?
Cord fabric that’s made with spectacular rope-dyed indigo yarns. The fabric itself is weighted at a lighter side of 10 oz. / sq. yds. It’s dyed and woven in Japan. Yes, it’s not just any kind of fabric.
To make it even more interesting, we got this indigo cord from a fabric mill’s deadstock inventory. We decided to utilize all those deadstock rolls into this garment piece. We’re only able to convert those rolls into (exactly) 20 pieces of jacket. Limited? How about near-extinct?
THE DETAILS
Same with its older ‘Sashiko’ brother, we utilized our signature Work Jacket Type III as the base pattern. It’s our original jacket pattern inspired by the 1930s denim jacket style. It has a rounded collar style. The jacket has a double pleat on its front placket. It’s equipped with a single big pocket, finished off with Oldblue signature looped-arcuate stitch.
Curved Yoke & Rounded Collar!
A Nice View From The Back!
Signature Looped Arc On The Front Pocket!
Rich Indigo Goodness On Cord Texture!
THE FIT
The jacket is loosely inspired by the 1930s style work jacket. So it’s on the boxy side of the spectrum. It sits just on the waist with a rommier chest.
The curved yoke makes arm movement a little bit more ease. The cinch backed waist is also can be used for an easy adjustable fit.
HOW TO GET ‘EM?
The #12THBLUESPELL collection are available to be purchased from our Oldblue General Store & Outpost and online from here.
