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    Soaking and Stretching Denim

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    • maltessM
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      Hello to everyone

      Does the IH634s actually shirnks a little? do you guys think is going to stretch almost 2 inhes like some menbers said?

      I am fine with a 32 waist, 10.5 rise and 11.5 tight, all that after the stretching , so I guess my size is 31, but if the stretching is going to be 2 inches in the waist, maybe I should get a 30.

      Thanks a lot and best regards

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      • BeatleB
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        it doesn't shrink a lot.

        And it only stretches 2 inches if it has to - in other words - if your jeans are not super tight to begin with, they will only stretch the average amount. Judging by thigh measurements I would say go for the 31.

        We can do anything

        http://bybeatle.com

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        • SimonS
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          My 634S 34 tagged have stretched out from their original 870mm to 910mm. They are just perfect now  😃 . The sizing chat is accurate but in most cases I think they will stretch out a little, if your a true 32 then the 31's should end up perfect.

          Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities - Frank Lloyd Wright

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          • SeulS
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            True 32 - been wearing my size 31 634s'es… Stretching out SLOWLY...

            DON'T go with a size 30 - trust me...

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            • maltessM
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              @Beatle:

              it doesn't shrink a lot.

              And it only stretches 2 inches if it has to - in other words - if your jeans are not super tight to begin with, they will only stretch the average amount. Judging by thigh measurements I would say go for the 31.

              Thanks a lot, do you mean is going to stretch more than two inches?

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              • GilesG
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                No, what Beatle means is that under normal conditions, you will get one inch of stretch.  If you start off with them super tight, you can actually force them to stretch two inches of stretch.

                Go with a 31.

                G

                "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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                • T
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                  Another noob question.
                  I currently wear APC Rescues in a size 31 and am looking at getting the correct sizing for IH-634SR.  Here are the current measurement for my APC and 634SR measurements I got off the website.

                  APC 31" IH-634SR
                  Inches 31 32
                  Waist 33 32.6
                  Inseam 31 37
                  Front Rise 11 10.3
                  Rear Rise 14.5 15.1
                  Knee 9 9.5
                  Cuff 8.5 9
                  Thigh 12.5 13.1

                  Would the 634SR in a size 32" shrink then stretch enough in the waist?  And what length should I hem them too?  Wishing the front rise was a little longer, any fits in a 21oz. that is close to the APC?  Thanks!

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                  • GilesG
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                    32 is fine.  add 2 - 2.5" on for hemming…G

                    "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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                    • riffblaster generalR
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                      i just got a pair of 634s's in 29 waist.  im usually a 31.  its gonna take a little work but i think i can get these right where i need them.

                      PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        So look forward to some falsetto for a week or two…...

                        "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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                        • riffblaster generalR
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                          haha yeah its going to be quite an experiment.

                          PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                          • BeatleB
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                            As long as you make it through day 1 you'll be fine

                            We can do anything

                            http://bybeatle.com

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                            • riffblaster generalR
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                              haha finally got the top button done after a couple hours.    i think you need a little pain at first, it makes it that much more rewarding when you get them how you want them.

                              these are going to be perfect once they stretch, loving them.

                              PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                              • SeulS
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                                "A couple hours" hahaha oh Lord… But don't worry - these really do stretch rather quickly, especially if they're (that) tight!..

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                                • riffblaster generalR
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                                  haha yeah i know.  i just had the fly buttoned up for the first part of the day.  i got the top one and its definitely stretching but im not sure if im cutting off circulation, causing nerve damage, or damaging any vital organs.  but who cares? i look amazing.

                                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                  • BeatleB
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                                    haha..last words made me laugh, epic

                                    We can do anything

                                    http://bybeatle.com

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                                    • S
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                                      priorities, man!

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                                        my method  modified from Kiya

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                                        • KatsushinK
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                                          Talk about having a huge tool hiding in your pants… :o

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                                          • ?
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                                            @DENIM:


                                            my method  modified from Kiya

                                            Stretch dammit!

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