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    IH-555S-21 - 21oz Selvedge Denim Slim Jeans - Indigo

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    • J
      Jett129
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      I’ve personally found that putting the jeans in a hot drier,after washing,makes way more difference than just a hot soak. Your jeans will definitely tighten up a little, but will eventually stretch out a little in the waist, where you put the most pressure. You also  might get a little shrinkage in the length.

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      • SkinnyHeartS
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        I'll make sure I wear belt in case they stretch out too much.

        I don't know what I am doing

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        • SkinnyHeartS
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          More fit check:

          I started wearing these jeans today, I must say these jeans are great. I like them more and more. the quality, what can I say, is top notch.

          I want to get them hemmed though, they are a bit long for my short legs. I really have zero experience getting jeans hemmed, can experts here please tell me what should I be aware of before getting them done? and what kind of tailors are best for these works? I live in a small city so choices are not that many. Also what things should I tell the tailor (if any) just in case I screw them up?

          *edit: spelling

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          • xtcclassicX
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            Ideally they should be chainstitched, but not many tailor shops offer that option, mostly it’s just denim specialty shops. Where do you live?

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            • SkinnyHeartS
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              Thanks for your reply, I live in Cork, Ireland.

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              • neph93N
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                I’d send them to IHUK if I were you.

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • SkinnyHeartS
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                  good advice thanks.

                  I don't know what I am doing

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                  • neph93N
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                    @SkinnyHeart:

                    good advice thanks.

                    Should be a fairly quick turnaround and they will do a great job on a machine that will recreate the original stitch. The only downside is you’ll have to decide the correct length yourself. To do this measure the inseam of a pair you already have, that are at a length you like. Take it from there.

                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                    • SkinnyHeartS
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                      @neph93:

                      @SkinnyHeart:

                      good advice thanks.

                      Should be a fairly quick turnaround and they will do a great job on a machine that will recreate the original stitch. The only downside is you’ll have to decide the correct length yourself. To do this measure the inseam of a pair you already have, that are at a length you like. Take it from there.

                      Will do, Thanks neph93!

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                      • GilesG
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                        "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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                        • SkinnyHeartS
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                          @Giles:

                          https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5785.0

                          Thanks Giles

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                          • S
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                            Finally got my 555-01's back from repair from the Denim Doctor. Reinforced crotch, with a small darned hole. small darned start of a hole on the thigh. My favourite jeans by far.

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                            • neph93N
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                              Nice work and a lovely pair of jeans. 21oz fades are always so nice.

                              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                              • pacreamerP
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                                Just got my pair in today. They are super nice! Maybe it’s the heavy nature of the denim but my thighs feel tight. Waist is ok, plus I know it will stretch. Will the thighs loosen up and stretch?

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                                  brobles
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                                  @pacreamer:

                                  Just got my pair in today. They are super nice! Maybe it’s the heavy nature of the denim but my thighs feel tight. Waist is ok, plus I know it will stretch. Will the thighs loosen up and stretch?

                                  They should give, not much, but I’ve had an inch or 2 of stretch on mine.

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    Getting thighs to stretch isn't easy, but the 21oz is pretty forgiving.  You should be able to get a quarter inch, maybe a half inch.

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @pacreamer:

                                      Just got my pair in today. They are super nice! Maybe it’s the heavy nature of the denim but my thighs feel tight. Waist is ok, plus I know it will stretch. Will the thighs loosen up and stretch?

                                      Feel tight or are visibly tight?

                                      I think feeling tight is ok. These are slim and the thigh tapers meaningful. As you say, the denim is heavy and they are new. Looking tight (leg like a stuffed sausage) is another thing. Thighs don’t stretch much as @Chris says but the 21oz is forgiving and they will loosen and relax some. Pics will help.

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • pacreamerP
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                                        Here are some fit pics. First ones I’ve ever taken!

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                                        • DionD
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                                          Looking good! You should be fine as they don't look tight/painted in the thigh section at all.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @pacreamer I’d say you’re golden mate. They look brilliant and not at all like you’re stuffed into them. They are a slim cut so feeling them on your leg is natural. But they are not tight at all from the look of things.

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                                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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