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IH-555-02 - 18oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    Pics please

    "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

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      llvlaglne
      Joined: 8 Apr 2011

      2 things might have occurred

      a- too tight

      b- when you were turning your jeans inside out during the soaking process, you might've put too much stress on the outseam

      "…think of a world tour as similar as to the sisterhood of the traveling pants." -LandoCal126

      last edited by 2 Mar 2013, 20:12 3 Feb 2013, 15:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Geeman
        Joined: 10 Aug 2012

        Definitely not to tight, had tighter fits post soak no problem and it's visible down the entire length of the leg at points there is not stress such as the ankle, stressed seams from turning inside out….. Surely not?
        Giles, pics to follow give me short while.
        I will email them over to you hopefully I'm just being paranoid!

        last edited by 3 Feb 2013, 17:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Geeman
          Joined: 10 Aug 2012

          Pics sent over mate

          last edited by 3 Feb 2013, 17:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            oliverward
            Joined: 15 Apr 2010

            random question - are these a natural or synthetic dyed indigo?

            last edited by 8 Feb 2013, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Synthetic

              "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 8 Feb 2013, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Geeman
                Joined: 10 Aug 2012

                Second soak done to get anymore shrinkage out of the way. Loving the denim on these, so much character to it.

                last edited by 10 Feb 2013, 08:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  ben2t
                  Joined: 1 Jul 2012

                  have my 555 hemmed with Vintage Union Special at Railcar fine goods in Arcadia, CA a very nice shop  Steven the owner was so nice and even offer me to bring back my jeans if i not happy with with length and he will hemmed it again for free. in less than 10 minutes i have this.. thanks Railcar.


                  MY DENIM MY RULES!
                  Noypits…

                  last edited by 19 Feb 2013, 21:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Geeman
                    Joined: 10 Aug 2012

                    Anyone else have 555-02 and is bothered by the visible stitching down the length of the outside seam? I noticed in ben2t's pic above that his are the same, if you look at the hem on the right you can see the stitching exposed like the seam is pulling apart. On my pair its visible down nearly the entire length now? Giles assures me the seam will hold but it's annoying me, makes the jeans look like they are not well finished. Never had it on any other jeans, is it just mine and ben2t's that are like this?

                    last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 05:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      jacoavlu
                      Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                      post a pic or two

                      last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 06:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        thompsoa
                        Joined: 22 Feb 2013

                        Soaked mine a couple days ago but im still having excess indigo rubbing off on everything, thinking they need another soak, how long is recommended

                        last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 15:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          jacoavlu
                          Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                          soaking is not going to prevent indigo transfer
                          part of the game, get used to it

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                            MikeC
                            Banned
                            Joined: 7 Nov 2011

                            Geeman, you can see the stitching pulling apart on the busted selvage seam because your wearing a super skinny cut and your putting stress on the outer seam, hence the space. My recommendation is to buy a cut that's less skinny.

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                              Geeman
                              Joined: 10 Aug 2012

                              MikeC, it's definitely a skinny/slim cut but it is no way to tight for me. I'm to old for skinnys! If you look at the pic above you can see the stitching on ben2t's even when there not being worn so it's not a case of just stress on the seam, my stitching is visible on or off and was actually noticeable prior to the soak before I had even wore them. I'll try and post pics over the weekend

                              last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 18:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                The stitching will not bust.  The tension on the thread on the outer seam is purposefully left slightly slack so that when the denim shrinks no undue stress is introduced into the seam.

                                "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 22 Feb 2013, 18:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Geeman
                                  Joined: 10 Aug 2012

                                  I'm sure your right Giles but it's really unsightly and gives the impression of cheap finishing. I have soaked twice so you would assume any slack would have gone. It's a shame as the fit and the denim are great. I suppose if it continues to annoy me or spreads further I'll have to take it to The guy who hems my jeans and ask him to run another seam just behind the original to pull the seam closer together.

                                  last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    jacoavlu
                                    Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                                    if its something like this it's normal

                                    last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      thompsoa
                                      Joined: 22 Feb 2013

                                      @jacoavlu:

                                      soaking is not going to prevent indigo transfer
                                      part of the game, get used to it

                                      Im in no way a novice to the game, Ive just never owned a pair of raws before that had such an excessive amount of indigo. I understand indigo tends to stain certain fabrics, however, as we all know, soaking will release a lot of the excess dye. Handling my jeans leaves my hands blue, this is not standard in the game, so I was just looking for some input to see if I underestimated my first pair of Iron Hearts with standard soaking methods, any comments or advice is much appreciated

                                      last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        You just got to the next level in the game… Congrats...

                                        last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          MikeC
                                          Banned
                                          Joined: 7 Nov 2011

                                          Bleeding denim is definitely part of the Japanese Denim Game….

                                          last edited by 22 Feb 2013, 19:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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