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    V-P
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 22 Dec 2024

    Is a future slim cut with a more pronounced taper too much to hope for

    I'm pretty new to Iron Heart but I really love the IH denim fabrics. Most jeans I've worn previously have hems that are 6-7" (waist size 34-35), so fairly narrow hems, which I feel is flattering considering my pretty skinny legs. The IH cuts, even the 777, are still fairly wide over my ankles and tend to cover more of my boots/shoes than I prefer.

    I would be over the moon over an IH fit with a more narrow hem. "Super slim tapered"? Am I hoping for too much?

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Yes, sorry. It took a massive amount of persuasion to get Haraki to do the 555, I cant see him agreeing to anything slimmer. And it's not really our aesthetic I am afraid.

      "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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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @V-P
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @V-P One option that a few of the forum members have tried is taking their jeans to a tailor and having them fitted exactly the way they wanted. It’s turned out well for those who have tried and might be something that would work for you.

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

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          V-P
          Raw and Unwashed
          @Giles
          Joined: 22 Dec 2024

          @Giles Yeah, I was afraid so. And I get the aesthetic aspect. Though, it would have been fantastic!

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            V-P
            Raw and Unwashed
            @goosehd
            Joined: 22 Dec 2024

            @goosehd I've considered doing that but I'm not sure if I can find a tailor I trust where I live (Sweden). I need to do some research I guess. Does anyone have pictures of their recut/tapered jeans?

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              Tago Mago
              Mod Squad
              @V-P
              Joined: 16 Jan 2021

              @V-P I think @CosmoSix5 has had some of his tailored for a slimmer hem.

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                goosehd
                Mod Squad
                @V-P
                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                @V-P Here is a picture from a member who isn’t active anymore, but may give you an idea. https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/post/246444

                I linked to his pictures, but if you go back through the thread you will get more information on what he did and who he used (Denimdoctor).

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

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                  goosehd
                  Mod Squad
                  @V-P
                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                  @V-P One other tailor you could try is Indigo Proof which a few people here have used.

                  "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 7 Feb 2025, 12:47 V 1 Reply Last reply 7 Feb 2025, 12:51 Reply Quote 1
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                    V-P
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @goosehd
                    Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                    @goosehd Great, thank you. Good to know. I will try to look around locally to what I can find.

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                      V-P
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @Tago Mago
                      Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                      @Tago-Mago Interesting! @CosmoSix5, do you have any pictures to share? Before and after would be awesome!

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                        goosehd
                        Mod Squad
                        @V-P
                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                        @V-P One other thing and this is just my opinion…pictures may be helpful for you, but what you need to decide is what you want out of a tailoring request. What works for the cut, what doesn’t, and where does it need to change?

                        Once you have answered those questions, then you need to speak with a tailor and describe what you’re looking for. Slimmer jeans is not always helpful and more information is often needed. Working with a tailor is a two person job for success. What you want and what they can do.

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

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                          V-P
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          @goosehd
                          Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                          @goosehd Nothing drastic really. I basically want a 555 or 666 with a taper from the knee to 6.5-7". So just a slight taper compared to what is offered but it would make a difference to me. Some room in the thighs is fine, I'm not looking for a tight/skinny jean fit. I do like the 777's but they still often end up at 7.5-8" in my size. Ideally, I would also want something with a slightly higher rise than the 777's (though I still love my 777 19oz LHT's).

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                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            @Giles
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

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

                            This may also be helpful.

                            https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/our-cuts-jeans

                            and this

                            https://www.ironheart.co.uk/content/cut-comparison

                            @V-P Please study these links as the jeans (555, 666, 777) you listed all have different characteristics. Starting off with a pair that most closely matches your end goal will make the process much easier on you and the tailor.

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

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                              CosmoSix5
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              @V-P
                              Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                              @V-P I agree with your request. The 888 and 777 don't work for me. The low rise of the 777 makes me look weird and the 888 seems way to relaxed up top. I found a lady that tapers my jeans for $15 here around town. Fantastic job. She did my 21oz(attached) and currently has my 14oz ib and duck 555's. She's tapering them a little less at the hem than pictured. As it's hard to put on my tall lace ups. 1000021057.jpg 1000020879.jpg

                              WTB Brund Flannel 2 or 3x

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                                V-P
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @CosmoSix5
                                Joined: 22 Dec 2024

                                @CosmoSix5 Thanks, that looks great! Does she taper them from the inside or the outside seam?

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                                  CosmoSix5
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  @V-P
                                  Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                  @V-P the pair in the pic she did the selvedge/outside. So she didn't cut the fabric. I asked for the inseam to be cut this time.

                                  WTB Brund Flannel 2 or 3x

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                                    pechelman
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                    has anyone done a cut inspired by the 1873's or 1880 Nevadas?

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                                      RobeOfTheMagi
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                      Is sleep fading a real thing?

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                                        pechelman
                                        啓蒙家
                                        @RobeOfTheMagi
                                        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                        @RobeOfTheMagi photo evidence here 😉
                                        https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/post/607078

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                                          RobeOfTheMagi
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                          That's so cool! I'll do that until my wife tells me to sleep in tent :).

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