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  1. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    I had something similar in a way. This was the collar on my jacket. The ends of the collar were curled up. I moistened the area only & used clothes pins to secure & used a hair dryer. After several attempts..it worked. The collar stays down now. I would only wet the area that needs to be...
  2. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    I was of the same opinion with regards to tailoring on the inside inseam which would alter the selvedge on the inseam. But , the jeans were slightly baggy on the bottom portion. Everything else was exactly what I liked in this brand style of jeans. I was very happy to find that the tailor was...
  3. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    I guess I could try emailing Levi's and seeing if they can give me any info on the color. I have emailed Levi's with regards to questions , like the Levi 201 Buckleback jeans , & they apologized , but it was no longer in stock. The main reason I like this style is that it sits more on the...
  4. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    In the late 1950's, Levi's changed the patch from a leather material to a thick card-stock imitation leather with the extra tag that you mentioned. If the red tag spells "LEVI'S" in all capital letters, they were made prior to 1971. I call those "The Big E". If the logo appears on both sides of...
  5. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    go to www.langstons.com under Levi's Numerology . There's a guide on all styles of levis.
  6. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

     xx on the Levi's 501s refers to the "shrink to fit" style.
  7. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    I have the Levis 514 jeans . This style has the Levis rivets in the back pockets. (1873) The color is a dark wash denim blue. There are no faded streaks or faked distressed areas , which is another reason I like this style. Also I will be receiving a pair of LVC 1915 Cone Mills 501 Levi Jeans...
  8. 2jakes

    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    With regards to new jeans . Is there a certain time before new jeans are washed ? What is the best method to wash & dry new jeans ? :cheers: Thanks !

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