The Strike Gold

[elmcitizen]

These are common on all jeans which are woven on a shuttle loom, but if it's extreme MOST times the manufacturer or store (if they notice it even) will send it back.  The only brand this doesn't apply to is Roy which believes you should never cut this imperfection out and he leaves it in regardless of the intensity of the shuttle skip or break.

 

Well I'm keeping mine, they have broken in wonderfully and I can't wait to see what wonders these minor variances create in fading.

[gazeboarder]

ah man. looking at the pictures on a computer makes a big difference. i didn't even see the first picture on my phone. i'm definitely wrong about loom chatter. i personally don't mind that in my jeans but if youre not happy with it, are you able to send it back to where you bought it? 

Not sure if I can return them or not.  I emailed them so we will see.  If not I'll just soak them and hopefully with some wear the skip will become less visual.  Thanks for all the info.

[GoodSamaritan]

I'm interested in picking up a pair of 3105s and from what I understand from reading the last few pages, they stretch a good deal. I'm still a bit concerned if it will enough, but I'm looking at a sz 32 (33.5 waist & 12.1 thigh pre-soak) and my waist is 34.5 and thighs are ~12.. would it be safe to say that 3XXX denim would stretch enough for me?

[reallypeacedoff]

I would say they will fit you like a glove. Remember, SE measures the thigh an inch down from the crotch so technically, you have a minor amount more as a safety net. I own 2109 (size 33) and my waist is 35.5" and they easily stretched. Great fitting jeans, awesome denim. 3XXX denim looks as nice too.

[BrownMetallic]

Not sure if I can return them or not.  I emailed them so we will see.  If not I'll just soak them and hopefully with some wear the skip will become less visual.  Thanks for all the info.

Truthfully, just cuz it's right around where the creasing falls, it won't even be noticeable at all ... especially once the whiskers had set in permanently. If you're good you should keep it.

[harorld]

Any recommendations for SG denim that fit similarly to the Iron Heart 301S? I'm more of a slimmer fitting, tapered leg kind of guy.

[kiya]

Any recommendations for SG denim that fit similarly to the Iron Heart 301S? I'm more of a slimmer fitting, tapered leg kind of guy.

 

Get the 1109/2109/3109.  We have them at Self Edge NY if you want to go in and try them on.

[harorld]

Get the 1109/2109/3109.  We have them at Self Edge NY if you want to go in and try them on.

 

Thanks! Will give them a try-on when I go to buy some more SG sweatshirts.

[Broark]

Wore my 2105s today for the first time and man these are great. Really like the cut, not too slim but not too big either. Just right.

[harorld]

If I wear a size medium in the indigo SG sweatshirt(fits perfectly!), I should probably go with size medium in the grey and black SG sweats to take into consideration the shrinkage as they're unwashed? I'm checking the measurements on the Self Edge site and looks like the grey and black crews will shrink down to the same measurements as the indigo, with maybe a slightly longer vertical and sleeve length.

Edited December 20, 2013 by harorld

[youngofthesoonest]

the indigo ones were hot washed and hot dried so you'd have to do that with the grey and black to get the same kind of fit. the medium indigo fit a lot smaller than my medium grey hoodie so you may want to get a small and just do a cold soak? 

[tmadd]

If I wear a size medium in the indigo SG sweatshirt(fits perfectly!), I should probably go with size medium in the grey and black SG sweats to take into consideration the shrinkage as they're unwashed? I'm checking the measurements on the Self Edge site and looks like the grey and black crews will shrink down to the same measurements as the indigo, with maybe a slightly longer vertical and sleeve length.

 

Yes, do this...it will definitely start out way longer in the body and arms, but you can wash and dry it whenever you need to, and it will eventually get to very close to the same place as the indigo dyed shirt.

[Rightyow77]

I concur. Just received my 2nd SG sweat in the mail today. Grabbed the grey in MD sized up from my usual since I wanted to blast it in the dryer. Things shrunk about a whole size in the dryer on full blast. Fits perfectly now. My black sweat is almost at 10 moth of wear and has only been hang dried but will no longer shrink in dryer after multiple hot washes. Despite shrink a bit here in there when I do leave it in the dryer with my other clothes this, I have stretched the black SG so much in places of high tension that it will stretch back out with a gentle tug in the places I need. I am assuming this is how the indigo works since it is shrunken down.

 

Anyways, after receiving the grey and having been wearing it for a few hours now I have fallen in love with this fabric all over again. Only real difference between this and my black SG is that the weave on my black sweat feels tighter and heavier (heftier?) than the grey fabric. Not sure if this is true because my blk is from an older run or if the grey is in fact a bit lighter in weight and less tight in its weave than the black or navy color fabrics. (I have the navy in the crew neck)

 

Hope this helps any one on the fence for reference as before my measurements are as follows: (what i feel is ideal for my body type)

 

Chest: 40

Sleeve: 23

shoulder: 17.25

length: 23.5

(arm/bicep hole at least 23 around)

 

Cheers

[tmadd]

 

 

Anyways, after receiving the grey and having been wearing it for a few hours now I have fallen in love with this fabric all over again. Only real difference between this and my black SG is that the weave on my black sweat feels tighter and heavier (heftier?) than the grey fabric. Not sure if this is true because my blk is from an older run or if the grey is in fact a bit lighter in weight and less tight in its weave than the black or navy color fabrics. (I have the navy in the crew neck)

 

 

If you haven't blasted the grey in your drier yet, that mostly explains the difference.  Even though you've only cold washed the black fabric, it has shrunken up (denser) and fluffed up as a result of washing.  They'll eventually get to the same place.

[Rightyow77]

Apologies, I suppose my original post wasn't clear. I was awash in my happiness and could hardly find the appropriate means to communicate that I had  in fact blasted (hella blasted) my grey hoodie. It does feel significantly more dense than previously i.e. out of the package. Still I feel a significant difference between my two other sweats and this new one. Def. less "girthy" than my black and navy. Closer to a Cushman or RMC ball park in terms of fabric girth.

Edited December 21, 2013 by Rightyow77

[harorld]

i'm kind of amazed at how much the crew shrunk down with a cold wash and air dried flat. fits perfectly. very happy i didn't put this in a warm wash.

Edited December 21, 2013 by harorld

[SuperJackle]

Could anybody share some insight about the top block of the 1105? I really want to grab a pair. All the measurements look like they would work for me but I'm worried about the hip area.

[whozdrew?]

The girl I was dating bought me a SG loopwheeled crewneck from SESF for Christmas, but after our recent break up, she refuses to give it to me.  

 

 

Just thought I'd share my recent struggle with you guys.

[Rightyow77]

Lol she can't return it so just make nice and persuade 

[itsbenhere]

Damn dude.... Always break up after Christmas.

[Broark]

Wow, that's some shit.

[tigerpac]

classic mistake.

 

Or just use the money you saved on her gift and get it for yourself

[whackedout]

Gimme her number. A/s/l/n

[whozdrew?]

I have her bike at my place. Held for hostage. My biggest fear is her giving it away to someone who won't really appreciate it. Fuck man, the struggle is real!

[itsbenhere]

More importantly, my indigo crew just came and it's fantastic

[harorld]

yeah, i'm seriously considering picking up the indigo hoodie too. shit.

[itsbenhere]

Alright....some fit pics.  I really really like how this fits and even though I never tried on a medium I think large is definitely my size.  Kinda wish I kept my large oatmeal though as there must've been a shitload more shrink in it....

 

 

Only think I'm not super sure of are the placement of the shoulder seams...they're definitely bigger than my true shoulders but when the shoulders are 19" and the sleeve is like 22" it makes me think that it's probably supposed to fit like this.

 

Also, if I could only give one negative it'd be that it I think the indigo overdying makes the inside less soft than the usual SG sweat.  But I think I captured the color pretty good in that shot and in my opinion the depth and richness of the color makes up for it.  So yeah... pretty stoked!

 

Edit: Better pic for your viewing pleasure

Edited November 2, 2014 by itsbenhere

[Broark]

I noticed what you were saying about the indigo overdying making the fabric seem a bit less soft and after a couple of washes it should soften up a good bit.

[itsbenhere]

Sweet!  Very excited to have this... honestly it's going to be a daily wearer for me.  I think in the future I'm going to pick up a large black and shrink the shit out of it... I definitely think a medium after full shrinkage would be too small for me.

Edited December 26, 2013 by itsbenhere

[Rightyow77]

After the second wash on my grey hoodie I can say with great confidence that the fabric is indeed less dense and "tight" than that of my navy and black sweats from last years run. Still a beautiful sweat also this grey fabric is a lot more forgiving it stretches very easily with enough help. Also the shrinkage was not as bad as that of my black or navy.

 

Hope that helps any one on here. 

 

Fit pic