Random questions to which you seek an answer
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@RobeOfTheMagi 33B was my first IH piece...its crazy soft at this point and I will keep it forever!!
I was going to throw the 295s into the mix. I LOVE the 14oz as a shirt denim.
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Hello everybody, just joined the forum. I was wondering if there some sort of Levi's/Iron Heart similarity chart. For example a Levis 501 is similar to a 666, a Levis 514 similar to a 633, etc. I have already measured my preferred jeans and know i can try and compare all measurements one by one on the size charts. But I would like to hear from actual people who have worn both or are trying to figure out the same as me.
I couldn't find using the Search function. If by any chance someone has already seen a thread on this I'm apologizing in advance and can you point me in the right direction.
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@dirtyike welcome!
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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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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 Yeah, I was afraid so. And I get the aesthetic aspect. Though, it would have been fantastic!
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@V-P I think @CosmoSix5 has had some of his tailored for a slimmer hem.
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@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).
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@goosehd Great, thank you. Good to know. I will try to look around locally to what I can find.
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@Tago-Mago Interesting! @CosmoSix5, do you have any pictures to share? Before and after would be awesome!
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@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.
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@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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@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
@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.
