Soaking and Stretching Denim

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.

Simon

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.

Seul

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

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

maltess

@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?

Giles

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

thpcgr

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!

Giles

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

riffblaster general

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.

Giles

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

riffblaster general

haha yeah its going to be quite an experiment.

Beatle

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

riffblaster general

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.

Seul

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

riffblaster general

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.

Beatle

haha..last words made me laugh, epic

stever

priorities, man!

my method modified from Kiya

Katsushin

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

@DENIM:

my method modified from Kiya

Stretch dammit!

riffblaster general

i full on have a muffintop right now

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