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Denim and Jeans
How to Hem Jeans
Needles for Jeans
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Where does the word ‘denim’ come from?

It's a simple derivative of a few words describing a kind of fabric that was made in a town in France.  A serge fabric of Nimes, France.Check out this site for more about
Denim and Jeans
How to Hem Jeans
Needles for Jeans
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Where does the word ‘jeans’ come from?

It's derived from two words describing a type of fabric that was made in Genoa, Italy called fustian. Genoa in old French is Jannes, in modern French is Gênes.  Check out this site for more
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