My mom's old trick for finding vintage denim still works today

Tessa Craig · 2026-02-24T00:15:22.17635+00:00

She showed me how to look for thick stitching and certain brand tags from back in the day... I tried it yesterday and scored some awesome jeans. Things have changed, but some tricks never fade.

susan816mo ago

Last Tuesday at Goodwill, I saw jeans with that thick stitching. It reminded me of your mom's trick. @claire279's story about the flea market find fits right in. This is how we find quality in a throwaway world. My grandma could spot a well-made coat by the lining. Those skills are like secret codes.

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annas726mo ago

Levi's from the 70s have a specific back pocket stitch.

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claire2796mo ago

My friend Mark found 70s Levi's at a flea market last month!

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hayden_roberts846mo ago

That's so cool! Those old tricks are the best. I always look for the thick stitching too.

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