SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[Paul T]

^ Someone told me it's because the twisting tension on the yarn when hand dyeing in a big vat is much lower, so the dye penetrates deeper in the core???

Not sure how true this is, but it does make a bit of sense to me...

It's certainly the case that hank-dyed, natural indigo denims in general are a lot harder to fade than rope-dyed, synthetic. And generally, when they're unwashed or have only been soaked once, they're a lot more beautiful.

I'd like to see some great fades in this style of jean, there are too few out there to know for sure - my 555 1873 jeans used a beautiful Kurabo natural indigo, with lovely hue variation after one soak - but they looked pretty terrible and bland after a couple of washes. So my advice with these would really be to wash them less, rather than more.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

the ideal solution would be to get both and then compare them in the long run...

so either way I need a sponsor or some people would already buy my old stuff

[Flash]

dose BEARS ship international

(need some options for buying Fullcount 1108's)

[Max Power]

Does anybody know where I can get add-on suspender buttons? Originals like LVC would be preferred...

Thanks.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

on which pair you wanna add them? maybe you could also ask that in the LVC thread. I think stratos send some to Dr.House

[Maynard Friedman]

Does anybody know where I can get add-on suspender buttons? Originals like LVC would be preferred...

Thanks.

I think the specialist LVC stores should have them. I plan on getting some from Cinch in London when I return to the UK next month.

If you don't have any luck, let me know.

[Max Power]

Thanks, will try my luck.

[darkarmour]

Quick question:

Pure Blue Japan XX-004, XX-007, XX-008.

How do these fit compared to each other? The measurements on BiG suck, so I'm looking for some actual answers from the experts here.

[Goominim]

My measured waist is 29. Was thinking about getting some Roy RN1 or RS1, but not sure about the sizing. I know they stretch back, so maybe true to size?

[DeForel]

I recently got some S003JP and after a hot soak and wash I decided I needed to get them hemmed. That went fine but I guess while I storing them until I could drive over to SE, I folded them and apparently it wasnt on the seam.

So basically now I have a fat ol crease an inch or so off my seam on both sides and its causing the pant leg to twist.

I tried to iron out the seam but it didnt really work that well and I would like to get rid of it before the creases set in and then I get some weird double striping going on with seams.

I hope that all made sense, but do I soak them again and iron out the crease or is there another way? I've already hot soaked and hot washed them for shrinkage but I feel like another soak so early would be kinda dumb (I've worn them after the hem for only 3-4 days).

[beautiful_FrEaK]

to undo the crease a soak of the legs could be a solution...or ironing with steam

[Flash]

need some help sizeing 1108's

i wear a 30 in samurai 710xx, 30 samurai 0500xx(too big), 30 SD103, 29 samurai s0110xj , 31 evisu 2000 no.1 (a bit big)

any help would be greatly appreciated

im stuck between 29 and 30

[DeForel]

to undo the crease a soak of the legs could be a solution...or ironing with steam

Ok I'll just soak it and iron it out. Should I just iron it so the inseam folds correctly or the outerseam? They dont both fold perfectly on each other, prob the way they shrunk..?

Thanks!

[CrashTestBrummie]

need some help sizeing 1108's

i wear a 30 in samurai 710xx, 30 samurai 0500xx(too big), 30 SD103, 29 samurai s0110xj , 31 evisu 2000 no.1 (a bit big)

any help would be greatly appreciated

im stuck between 29 and 30

If your 2000s are 31 and a bit big, then I'd say 29 in the 1108s...

[CrashTestBrummie]

need some help sizeing 1108's

i wear a 30 in samurai 710xx, 30 samurai 0500xx(too big), 30 SD103, 29 samurai s0110xj , 31 evisu 2000 no.1 (a bit big)

any help would be greatly appreciated

im stuck between 29 and 30

If your 2000s are 31 and a bit big, then I'd say 29 in the 1108s...

[Flash]

there perfect in the waist mate just big everywhere else

im thinking 30's because i dont realy like wearing jeans too tight in the thigh, as far as i can tell the 30's measure 32 pre soak and shrink to 30 , if i can get that shrinkage i would be happy , i know they will stretch but if they stay around 31.5 they will be ok

[Flash]

there perfect in the waist mate just big everywhere else

im thinking 30's because i dont realy like wearing jeans too tight in the thigh, as far as i can tell the 30's measure 32 pre soak and shrink to 30 , if i can get that shrinkage i would be happy , i know they will stretch but if they stay around 31.5 they will be ok

[Goominim]

My waist is 29 and I fit well into a 28 STF 501. Can I do the same for the LVC '47 or should I go for 29 instead?

I prefer not to wear a belt.

[Stratos]

My waist is 29 and I fit well into a 28 STF 501. Can I do the same for the LVC '47 or should I go for 29 instead?

I prefer not to wear a belt.

Go for the 29, if you manage to find one, that is...

[attackwithstones]

Going to LA in two weeks and was hoping to do some shopping for once.

Here are the places I know I'm visiting, can you recommend anything else?

Mister Freedom

Self Edge

Craft

Denim Doctors / Hollywood Trading Comapny

Rose Bowl on Sunday

Thanks for any recommendations.

[Maynard Friedman]

@ attackwithstones,

Rising Sun & Co?

[Goominim]

My waist is 29 and I fit well into a 28 STF 501. Can I do the same for the LVC '47 or should I go for 29 instead?

I prefer not to wear a belt.

Damn, I think that the '47 might have a higher front rise than the 501 STF, so maybe I should go 28. :confused:

[devilish]

^ Get an actual waist measurement, they are usually at tagged size and shrink down from there. They have tight top block and thighs so be careful.

[bitchesbrew]

I've been patching up little spots in the crotch area on new cures. However its now become inefficient to patch up each new spot since they're appearing more often.

Should I pull out the seam ripper, remove all previous patches and then reinforce the crotch? Or attempted to reinforce the crotch with the patches still on the garment?

[not too tight]

I'd leave the patches on if they aren't uncomfortable because removing them you may do more damage.

I was wondering if anyone could date this Levi's pullover I picked up today. My guess is from the 70s but someone could know better.

[fang]

if i'm a size 34 in my flathead BSPs and they fit perfectly should I go with a size 32 in PBJ xx-011s?

[Revsta]

I know this isn't denim related, but anyone got suggestions for <200 dollar casual linen blazers for the summer?

[jwsach]

I'd leave the patches on if they aren't uncomfortable because removing them you may do more damage.

I was wondering if anyone could date this Levi's pullover I picked up today. My guess is from the 70s but someone could know better.

what makes you think that this is even a vintage piece?

[attackwithstones]

NOT TOO TIGHT

I would say that Levi's shirt is from the late 70's maybe early 80's.

[Goominim]

what are the super-thin flannel plaid cowboy shirts called? we got 100 degree heat yesterday, yay texas