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Slim fitting raw denim - what can be done?

post #1 of 7
7/13/11 at 10:02am
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So, for whatever reason, I now find myself with 3 pairs of very slim fitting raw denim jeans. In fact, they all fit pretty much exactly the same and have been used similar time period. For what its worth, I have one pair of Nudie Grim Tim, APC new cure and Albam slim fit. Not sure how I got myself into this mess, but I need out!
 
As they are all very slim fitting, I really wouldn't want to make them any slimmer by washing. So what are my options, is there any way of speeding up the fading process or stretching them to create a more relaxed fit.
 
I'm all ears.
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post #2 of 7
7/13/11 at 10:07am
Wear them normally. When it's wash time, cold wash (by hand, if possible) and hang dry.

By the way, next time post denim-related q's here.
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post #3 of 7
7/13/11 at 11:01pm
The fading part is easy. Depends how you want them to fade. A light sanding with 600 or greater grit sandpaper will do it, although the procedure is frowned upon in these circles. I did it to a pair of 501s, then put them into washing machine that I had already poured a half bottle of bleach into and the result was pretty nice. Much to my chagrin, it's the only pair of jeans that I have that I've ever been complimented on.
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post #4 of 7
7/13/11 at 11:26pm
APCs barely shrink. WTF u talking about
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post #5 of 7
7/13/11 at 11:45pm
Sell off 2 of your least favorite pairs to finance something less slim fitting.
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post #6 of 7
7/14/11 at 1:28am
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Originally Posted by Mr_Mike View Post

So, for whatever reason, I now find myself with 3 pairs of very slim fitting raw denim jeans. In fact, they all fit pretty much exactly the same and have been used similar time period. For what its worth, I have one pair of Nudie Grim Tim, APC new cure and Albam slim fit. Not sure how I got myself into this mess, but I need out!
 
As they are all very slim fitting, I really wouldn't want to make them any slimmer by washing. So what are my options, is there any way of speeding up the fading process or stretching them to create a more relaxed fit.
 
I'm all ears.
None of those jeans will really shrink if you wash them cold and hang dry them. If you haven't worn them a lot already, they may stretch out as you wear them.
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post #7 of 7
7/17/11 at 11:48am
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Sell off 2 of your least favorite pairs to finance something less slim fitting.

Sounds like the best thing to do!
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