TheIntelligentHoodwinker 14,788 Posted April 25, 2017 35 minutes ago, sk8eddie said: I'm really interested in the Studio D'Artisan SDA-103 jeans. I wonder how much they will shrink in the waist? I'm usually 30' in the waist, do I need to size up? Tough one. I have a pair of the SDA-103 in a 31. They didn't shrink much but they didn't stretch either, even after several years. I still have to breathe in slightly when I do the top button up. It's weird as they are really roomy everywhere else - thighs and leg openings are pretty wide. What other jeans do you wear, for comparison? I usually buy 30 in Full Count, 30/31 in PBJ, 31 in Momotaro 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oomslokop 178,468 Posted April 25, 2017 ^also what i experienced. i wear 32 in fc and have a 33 in sda 103 and the waist is too tight. i wear it with the top button unfastened, sometimes the top two buttons (and it's just a four-button fly!) :D. i would size up to 34, even 36 if i were to buy 103 again. ihw's "barely shrink but never stretch" comment is very true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeman 1,969 Posted April 25, 2017 I third that! SDA are tight/small in the waist. I got a fair shrink in the leg when I washed though, a quarter inch or so in the width if I recall. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sk8eddie 42 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, TheIntelligentHoodwinker said: Tough one. I have a pair of the SDA-103 in a 31. They didn't shrink much but they didn't stretch either, even after several years. I still have to breathe in slightly when I do the top button up. It's weird as they are really roomy everywhere else - thighs and leg openings are pretty wide. What other jeans do you wear, for comparison? I usually buy 30 in Full Count, 30/31 in PBJ, 31 in Momotaro I'm new to raw jeans so the only pair I own is the Japan Blue JB0412 tapered fit in 30 which fit perfect in the waist but I haven't used them enough to notice how much they'll stretch. I got some pair that aren't raws like regular Levi's and Lee Manchester pants that are in 30. Edited April 25, 2017 by sk8eddie 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garden gnomes in space 3,895 Posted April 25, 2017 yup I have gone through two pairs of SDA's trying to figure out what the fuck they intended with the sizing, only to come to the costly conclusion that they dont fit me and they dont stretch. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2 7,396 Posted April 25, 2017 The 103's are an amazing pair if you look for a modern, tight but straight cut. The denim can be rewarding if you size right and have the patience to wait for the evo and the fades. The denim is solid and tighty woven - it does not stretch much nor does it forgive much. overall I would say it's not a "beginner's" jeans. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kukupoint 186 Posted April 26, 2017 XS-31,a little more than four months,one hand wash. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schmallo15 23,497 Posted April 26, 2017 7 hours ago, Foxy2 said: The 103's are an amazing pair if you look for a modern, tight but straight cut. The denim can be rewarding if you size right and have the patience to wait for the evo and the fades. The denim is solid and tighty woven - it does not stretch much nor does it forgive much. overall I would say it's not a "beginner's" jeans. ^ this. I bought my SD103 maybe 10 years ago (with old arcs/tab) and they are still my favorite pair of jeans (I've purchased my fair share of denim since then). I sized up 1 from a 31 to 32 and the fit was perfect for me. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaMarlon 54 Posted April 26, 2017 Let's see some SDA-103 fit pictures. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2 7,396 Posted April 26, 2017 over the course of the last 2 years - very infrequent wear, maybe close to a full year in total... a couple of soaks/machine soaks - 1st proper wash with detergents to come. SDA OKI-515 - 103 cut, standard denim, sewn by Double Volante. 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPig 167 Posted April 26, 2017 @Foxy2 Very nice. I like the un-cuffed look on this fitpic. Although, I rock my 103 cuffed. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oomslokop 178,468 Posted April 26, 2017 same pair as foxy's, size 33, old pics (just after i soaked n washed them). after a few more washes the fit hasn't changed much. for size comparo i wear: 31 in mf cali (should be 32), 32 in sc hawaii (perfect), 31 in dry bones red-d (perfect), 32 in rising sun blacksmith (perfect), 32 in fc 1108 (perfect), 4 in tender 129 (perfect loose fit). 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheIntelligentHoodwinker 14,788 Posted April 26, 2017 16 hours ago, sk8eddie said: I'm new to raw jeans so the only pair I own is the Japan Blue JB0412 tapered fit in 30 which fit perfect in the waist but I haven't used them enough to notice how much they'll stretch. I got some pair that aren't raws like regular Levi's and Lee Manchester pants that are in 30. Personally, I'd go for a 31. They will probably be a touch snug, but (for me personally) I think the SDA-103 sized up 2 from your regular size will look too baggy. They may have changed the cut as mine are pretty old now, but I find that they don't taper enough for my taste now and the leg opening is too wide. If possible i'd try some on first. I'll post a fit pic this evening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werd 473 Posted April 26, 2017 15 hours ago, VivaMarlon said: Let's see some SDA-103 fit pictures. This is sized up 1, probably should have sized up 2 (or more) 103 would probably be my favorite jeans ever if the front and back rise was even just 1 inch longer 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheIntelligentHoodwinker 14,788 Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, TheIntelligentHoodwinker said: I'll post a fit pic this evening. These are my SDA-103. Note the leg opening. I found these pretty tapered when I first bought them, but I veer toward slimmer cuts now so I actually find them pretty wide. I'm about 5'9" 72kg And for reference, as you said you owned some Japan Blue... Edited April 27, 2017 by TheIntelligentHoodwinker 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propellerbeanie 842 Posted April 27, 2017 Does SDA do any denim jackets that are perennial? I haven't done much research, but it seems like a season-to-season type of deal in terms of what is offered. It would be cool if they did a standard type I, II and III on top of special seasonal denim jacket drops. Just a thought if this doesn't exist already... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2 7,396 Posted April 27, 2017 i think there are not enough sales to make this viable - most of the other brands operate a similar scheme: regular releases of standard jeans (1-2 drops per year) and as-needed releases for jackets... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kss447 560 Posted April 30, 2017 Love my 103s, honestly too big for me but whatever. Sloppy fit doesn't bother me too much. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodrain 860 Posted April 30, 2017 would look cleaner if you got a hem to reduce to length IMO 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niro 1,020 Posted April 30, 2017 can't lose that roping! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiss-jeansfreak 296,412 Posted May 1, 2017 I love this style a lot and would keep them that way kss447 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kss447 560 Posted May 1, 2017 Thanks for the input. Yeah I agree a hem would clean up the fit but it's too late for me, these are stuck at their full length. It would break my heart to cut off the factory hem at this point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiss-jeansfreak 296,412 Posted May 1, 2017 Great to hear kss47. I could never ever hem a jeans . This would kill my raw denim heart 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LQW 635 Posted May 3, 2017 Here's my 103 fit. They get lower rise every wash would definitely size one up if I could do it again. Maybe even two. Sadly they don't see as many wears since they're a bit uncomfortable. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LQW 635 Posted May 4, 2017 Bonus pic in fortuitous lighting 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pratadhia 26 Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I've been surfin' this forum for a while, and i want to share my SDA 107. It's been about a year or so. Enjoy Pre-Soak Spoiler After Soak Spoiler 1Year, countless wash Spoiler ] Edited June 7, 2017 by pratadhia 25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niro 1,020 Posted June 7, 2017 What a way to join the forum! Welcome and nice fades! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeman 1,969 Posted June 7, 2017 SDA 107 are my favourite pair. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbo 6,608 Posted June 8, 2017 Very nice pair mate, welcome onboard. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiss-jeansfreak 296,412 Posted June 8, 2017 Great entry shots indeed Welcome on Sufu mate!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
