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    • J Cosmo AspJ
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      I just let them soak in a rain shower, hung over a patio chair–sometimes for a day of two if it's really rainy.  I leave them indigo-side out and then dry on a wooden rack.  With all of mine made with a 42" inseam, I never worry about measuring after I start--anything from 40-42 inches makes me happy and don't require rolling up out of the way. Never had the luxury of 42s until the Original Spin 501s were available starting in the late 90s, so I'm neutral about the habit rolling them up to see the selvedge--it's just not a part of my experience.

      Ni!

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      • STANS
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        Don't soak with too hot water overnight, mine end up like this.

        EVERYDAY DENIM

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          That patch has warped like crazy!  I guess I to will admit to soaking my 9634Z until the patch became deformed, but no where near that!  Who knows, maybe Giles uses extra patches to even out legs of the coffee table…

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          • BeatleB
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            scorched patch

            We can do anything

            http://bybeatle.com

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            • S
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              thanks for all the replues everyone! next time i invest in some denim i might give it a quick soak…. i just didn;t know if i was missing out on something major!

              cheers

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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
                          Giles
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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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                            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
                                            riffblaster general
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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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