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    • BlackheartB
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      I'm hoping I can get my S510XX's to soften up a bit, only one wash so far but they're like sandpaper!

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      • BrownIconB
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        they're short fiber Texas cotton, so they're loaded with starch to keep the yarns pressed.  i did periodic soaks on my 500xx to get rid of the starch & temper the fabric + threads.

        they will soften quite nicely with wear.

        http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

        To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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        • BlackheartB
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          Yeah, I have to soak them again and start wearing them…Only way to soften them up and get them to look
          as cool as yours. 😉

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            DD, you crazy fella.
            Wearing Jeans 24/7??!!

            HAHA. Looking forward to more exciting evo.
            looking at the rate it's progressing, I don't think it will be long..

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              beautiful_FrEaK
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              19oz denim fades really fast for the first weeks, then it stagnates and after that…whooosh 😉

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              • Dirty DenimD
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                • RocknRollR
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                  @Dirty:

                  Thanks Mike…I will be much more proud when these are done naturally...Next i need a IH pair to do the same with.  Maybe the 555's or a pair of ducks

                  You won't regret it, man. The 'natural' evolution route is slow and sometimes frustrating, but the end result makes it so rewarding. As you said, you will be proud - damn proud!

                  Keep it up mate!

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                  • FlashF
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                    My new 5000vx soaking in the tub

                    could have went down to a 28 but i think these will be fine after a few soaks

                    All the measurements were spot on ( blue in green ) except the waist which measured 30
                    Ill post some post soak measurements after a few soaks

                    FS  FT.IHSW04 size s , samurai loopwheeled tee ,fullcount flannel      http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3997.0

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                    • BlackheartB
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                      Flash you're going to love the fit of those! 😉

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                      • FlashF
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                        Thanks Blackheart
                        I had a pair of 30's a few years ago and had to sell because they were too big so I'm hoping these shrink LOTS!!!!

                        FS  FT.IHSW04 size s , samurai loopwheeled tee ,fullcount flannel      http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3997.0

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                        • BrownIconB
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                          @Flash:

                          My new 5000vx soaking in the tub

                          could have went down to a 28 but i think these will be fine after a few soaks

                          yeah,  on the mid-sizes, SD2 is possible__ i went down to W31 [from TTS W33] on the 5000BKs

                          http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

                          To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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                          • BlackheartB
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                            My S5000VX 24 oz. shrunk an inch in the waist, that was after the second wash. I got a 34 and they're a 33
                            now. Looking forward to the fit pics Flash. 🙂

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                            • Dirty DenimD
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                              LOve the Samurai pocket bags…Nobody gets to see them but i know they are there

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                              • BlackheartB
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                                😉 Agreed Sal!

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                                • FlashF
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                                  Waist shrank a ton ( all the way down to 28 ) after the first soak but there is still more in them
                                  Gonna soak them again tomorrow and I should have some fit pics by the weekend

                                  FS  FT.IHSW04 size s , samurai loopwheeled tee ,fullcount flannel      http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3997.0

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                                  • Dirty DenimD
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                                    Lookin forward to the measurements after 2nd soak…Can u measure the inseam ?

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                                    • FlashF
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                                      I had them hemmed to 34 and after the first soak there just over 32

                                      FS  FT.IHSW04 size s , samurai loopwheeled tee ,fullcount flannel      http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3997.0

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                                      • Dirty DenimD
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                                        OK TY…I am soaking mine now..I hope they dont shrink much :-\ :-\ 😞 😞

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                                          beautiful_FrEaK
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                                          Looking forward to your fit Flash!
                                          So your size 29 measured 30" raw instead of 31"? Well then it's the usual difference I always encounter on BiG's measurements. They always seem to indicate the waist 1" bigger than it really is…maybe they pull the hell out of the waistband while measuring..I dunno.

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                                          • bagley920B
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                                            Do they measure across the back and times by 2 or do they measure with the waist pulled even?

                                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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