jewellben

I really want to remove and fade the indigo on a new pair of 1915 LVC with a consistent fade rather than go for the usual fade patterns. Apart from loads of washing does anyone one have any other tips (not bleach though!)

Hang on a washing line inside (over the bath or shower) or outside if its not raining - yes, I know they'll take ages to dry! You can roll them in a dark towel first and squeeze the water out before hanging.

Cheers Maynard - I like the sound of the towel trick

what is the best way to "drain" the water from your raw jeans after a soak without a washing machine (or the best way to use the machine) without getting vertical lines down them. Living in Wales and in full autumn weather wearing the jeans to dry is not a practical option.

Thanks Paul

Sorry to ask but is the denim on the LVC 201 (past issue not 2012) different to other cone denim and so doesn't shrink much in the leg?

yes.

Thanks

I need to shorten some LVC washed models I bought in the summer sales, will I still get roping if I chain stich them? The cost is £25 for chain stich £7 non.

my 1933's fit

size 30, true size

Looking great

I haven't bought a pair of prewash LVC for a while - they will stretch out a bit wont they (sorry silly q)

looking good - Occupant

Found a great batch of Raw LVC & distressed at unbelievable prices.

Bought 2 pairs of 1873 Raw for £40 ($60) pair each for me & my cuz.

Not bad eh?

Also a ton of 1st giant Red 10th anniversary must be 50 pairs!

Startedwearingthe1873 today, will try to treat em mean and get the worn in nicely, howeveri think they willendup way too big as i am dropping weight like god knows what!

Pics later.

where did you find these?

LVC 1947 are my denim of choice today

How are the fits on the 1967 505 and 1954 501(preshrunk) different in fit? I am a slim guy with a short torso(high rise makes me look squat). I am having trouble figuring out which fit is better for me. I like a slightly tapered leg without much bagginess in the thigh or calf.

Fit Pic of my 67 505 I'm 6'1 34" leg

i will be measuring and soaking a size 33 in '47s, '54s, and '66s later this week for the shop. i will report my findings here.

What shop. Will you put up snaps.

I'm interested in some 1967 505's, but I've got a few questions. Since they're slim fit, does that mean they won't have much room in the seat? Also, I've looked around at sizing advice but opinions seem to be mixed. Would sizing up 1 from a true waist size give me a comfortable but not baggy fit?

They are a slim fit and fit well IMO, like all denim it gives a little after some wear from its post wash tightness. I would go TTS as they aint going to shrink like other LVC rigids.

i posted in the Warehouse thread, but no one responded back. I searched the thread for info on shrinkage, but came up with mixed results. I'm planning on picking up a pair of 660's from BIG, but am stuck between a 32 and 33. If I soak them in really hot water for about an hour, would they shrink anymore than BIG says they will in the post soak measurement chart?

I wish all raw denim suppliers provided an actual post soak measurement for each of their jeans. Would do wonders for their sales an show great customer service. They'd have to update it for each batch of denim and be washed at their recommended temperature. Any thoughts?

Go for the 1967, I'm loving mine at the moment one of the few LVC I don't get nappy arse from.

I noticed that Levis XX site has updated its range section and is now showing a 1933 Rough Rinse model. Has anyone found these available anywhere, I've done some online searching but had no success.

hope that 16" rise measurement is the back rise Ben!

oh yes

updated

Thigh 9.5" Ben! How are you measuring that?

very badly lol - not near the jeans now will measure an update the post later.

Good spot all!

What's the waist in size 34?

Tagged 34 X 34

Actual:

Waist 34

Inside leg 34.5

Thigh 12

Hem 8.5

Rise 16

Just measured 8.5 inches mine are 34 x 34

Just measured 8.5 inches mine are 34 x 34

Update on my 1947 at 9 months, almost daily wear. cheeky little hole coming on the upper right thigh.