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    ironmind
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 14 Dec 2024

    First post..

    I recently picked up a IH-101J size 42, its a grail for me and love it. My first selvage denim jacket.

    I'm 5'11, around 87kg. It fits well in the body and wouldn't want to go any smaller, as wouldn't be able to layer at all. Picture is just with a T-Shirt.

    The issue is the sleeves are a bit too long and I find it quite annoying. I don't think I have particularly short arms and not an issue I typically have with other jackets. I would say about 2 inches too long. When cuffed length feels right.

    1. I have read some comments to say sleeves get shorter when you wear due to bunching. I don't really see how its possible to shorten significantly, but realistically does anyone know how much can I expect to loose?

    2. Can anyone recommend a company in the UK where I can send the jacket to reduce the length of the sleeves by 2 inches? I don't think I could trust my local tailor. Or is this a terrible idea, given point 1.

    Thanks for any advise!

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    last edited by 19 Feb 2025, 10:28 B 1 Reply Last reply 19 Feb 2025, 11:31 Reply Quote 0
    • I
      ironmind
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 14 Dec 2024

      Or am I just being a wuss and this how the sleeves are meant to be?

      last edited by 19 Feb 2025, 10:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Bailey
        IHUK Crew
        @ironmind
        Joined: 30 Mar 2022

        @ironmind Thank you for the message man, and so pleased you managed to pick up your grail jacket!

        From the pictures I would say it does fit relatively well and you could even perhaps get away with sizing down one which will in turn result in a slightly shorter sleeve length. Whilst the sleeves may feel a little long, you will likely see a little 'riding up' of this length, when any creases are set in at the crook of the arm through wear.

        I would always err away from any potential tailoring at least until it has been loved/worn in and if you are still not overly happy with the sleeve length I would recommend Denim Doctor based in Manchester, UK. But I would say for the most part the fit is great and I hope you are happy with the jacket overall man!

        I hope this helps.

        @bailey_ironheart

        last edited by Bailey 19 Feb 2025, 11:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          I'm on the could size down side of the fence. Though I obviously don't know how you intend to wear the jacket, or over what.

          The shoulder seams are a tad off your shoulder, so sizing down would pull them up a bit and the arms in the smaller size would be shorter, so you would get a double dose of help.

          It also looks quite full and long to me, both of which may be improved by sizing down.

          If you don't agree with me (and I am an avowed, smaller-is-better in Type I's, II's, III's and 101 wearer), then wear with the cuffs turned back for a while and see ho much the elbow honeycombs lift the cuffs....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

          last edited by Giles 19 Feb 2025, 11:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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            ironmind
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 14 Dec 2024

            Thanks for the input.

            Realistically I would be wearing with a t shirt 90% of the time. I'm going to try on again but think you might be right on the sizing. Its like new and quite stiff, so I think that might make it feel smaller than it actually is.

            Now, just the small issue if finding a size 40!

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              neph93
              見習いボス
              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

              @ironmind you could probably size down, although at the same time it does objectively fit you and looks good. Sizing down would certainly ameliorate your concerns with sleeve length a little.

              However it is worth noting that sleeves in IH jackets (and often shirts), are often quite long by design. I’ve always embraced it. To my eyes it doesn’t look off on you at all.

              “Some of those that work forces
              Are the same that burn crosses”

              • Virginia Woolf
              last edited by neph93 19 Feb 2025, 12:23 O 1 Reply Last reply 19 Feb 2025, 14:52 Reply Quote 2
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                NickD
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 17 Nov 2024

                If it was me I'd size down.

                last edited by 19 Feb 2025, 13:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                • K
                  krebsy
                  Haraki san Student
                  Joined: 12 Nov 2021

                  If you are happy with the rest of the fit, you could always unbotton the sleeves and roll them up. That's what I do with my 101J, which is probably a size bigger than I need. I wear it in the winter over heavier layers, so it works out for my use.

                  Looks like denim truly is the fabric of our salvation.

                  last edited by krebsy 19 Feb 2025, 13:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    Oaktavia
                    見習いボス
                    @neph93
                    Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                    @neph93 said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                    ameliorate

                    I learned a new word today. Hello my dude, good to see ya.

                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                    last edited by 19 Feb 2025, 14:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Oaktavia its a good word!

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        long_john86
                        Iron Heart Deity
                        Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                        I own a lovely pair of IH-720-OLV 11oz cotton whipcord trousers.

                        Unfortunately I am struggling with the thigh area being a bit on the tight side.

                        Is there be an alternative pair of trousers in a different cut that would be more suitable for me (i.e. a bit more of a generous thigh area) that i can replace these with?

                        Cheers in advance for any thoughts…
                        Johnathan

                        6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                        WTB:
                        IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                        IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                        IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

                        last edited by 21 Feb 2025, 11:02 S EdHE 2 Replies Last reply 27 Feb 2025, 12:43 Reply Quote 0
                        • RobeOfTheMagiR
                          RobeOfTheMagi
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                          Are videos of how UHFs are being made?

                          last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 16:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • Denman JohnD
                            Denman John
                            Haraki san Prodigy
                            Joined: 27 Dec 2023

                            When using a belt, do you put the belt under or over the leather patch?

                            last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 17:24 goosehdG Tago MagoT JunkPantsJ 3 Replies Last reply 22 Feb 2025, 17:30 Reply Quote 0
                            • goosehdG
                              goosehd
                              Mod Squad
                              @Denman John
                              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                              @Denman-John I always do under…

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                              last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 17:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                              • Tago MagoT
                                Tago Mago
                                Mod Squad
                                @Denman John
                                Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                                @Denman-John always over, because sometimes the patch is sewed on all the way round

                                last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 17:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
                                • pechelmanP
                                  pechelman
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                  If it can go under, it goes under. If not, well, you get the idea.

                                  last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 17:42 J-IVJ 1 Reply Last reply 22 Feb 2025, 23:47 Reply Quote 10
                                  • ZackBZ
                                    ZackB
                                    Haraki san Student
                                    Joined: 3 Jul 2024

                                    +1 for under

                                    last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 18:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                    • JunkPantsJ
                                      JunkPants
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      @Denman John
                                      Joined: 20 Nov 2022

                                      @Denman-John Always over.

                                      last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 18:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                      • BrianB
                                        Brian
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2022

                                        Over for me also

                                        last edited by 22 Feb 2025, 23:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • J-IVJ
                                          J-IV
                                          啓蒙家
                                          @pechelman
                                          Joined: 19 Oct 2011

                                          @pechelman said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

                                          If it can go under, it goes under. If not, well, you get the idea.

                                          ^^

                                          I'm as ugly as you

                                          last edited by J-IV 22 Feb 2025, 23:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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