IH-666S - The Devil's Fit Indigo - Slim Tapered

[Bluegrass]

Haha, is the material "bulging out" some?  Is that what you are noticing?  I had the same issue - when I first got my BBs my wife immediately laughed and groped me - it's the same with the 18-Devils - wouldn't worry about it.  Only other thought I have is you might try soaking them again, real hot tap, and agitating them, to get all the shrinkage.  G suggested that to me (mine did not shrink much at all) but I haven't done it yet - gonna wear em awhile.  Personally I think they look like a good fit on you, but it appears you've definitely got some extra room - and for sure they will stretch - pretty quickly.  FYI I went with same tag size I normally wear in IH and glad I did.

[Finn666]

imo the fit is ace already! well done…

[vurbul]

I think fit is perfect dcg. This will shrink more with a few more washes. I went TTS W32 on mine and they were a little snug at the thigh area. They did stretch a bit but after the 2nd wash, I felt they shrunk again.

Should have gone with W33 but I still love this cut.

[ian816]

@elclintor:

I've got both OD, and indigo in 33

do they fit the same? i only have the od.

[Guest]

Ah, yes, the bulge. I parted ways with my pair primarily because that area ends up looking and feeling ridiculous when walking up stairs.

[Guest]

Mr. Giles, does Haraki-san have a specific method on doing the initial soak for this denim? Also, can you please share your preferred method as well, including any tips on hand agitation, etc..?

[Giles]

Haraki soaks and then washes inside out in warm water.  I soak in hot water and agitate a lot, then hang dry.

[Bluegrass]

@Giles:

Haraki soaks and then washes inside out in warm water.  I soak in hot water and agitate a lot, then hang dry.

Do you soak inside out, or does it matter?

[Guest]

@Giles:

Haraki soaks and then washes inside out in warm water.  I soak in hot water and agitate a lot, then hang dry.

Good to know sir. Do you just agitate for a few minutes here and there?

[Giles]

I just sort of shake them in the water for a minute or so.

[Finn666]

@Bluegrass:

Do you soak inside out, or does it matter?

no need to turn them inside out when "just" soaking (in a tub, sink, etc.)…the inside out thing is just important if you give them a real wash, so that you prevent the denim from getting weird stripes from the jeans "rubbing" against the drum and all!

[Bluegrass]

Very helpful, thanks - makes total sense - I never understood why a lot of jeans makers say to turn them inside out…

[dcg]

Well, I guess the bulge wasn't all in my head after all…

I think it's a combination of the sizing up, the thighs being a bit tighter than the top block, and the fact that I had the jeans folded in my closed for a while (which contributed to the main crease).

Probably not too much more shrinking to be had, as I went with my usual method of 30 minute hot soak, replace with new hot water, 30 more minutes, then a quick hot wash on the gentle cycle for agitation.  I also don't expect too much stretch in the waist/bulge area, since there won't be pressure there.  Hopefully the thighs will loosen up a bit, and the issue will go away (at least somewhat).  I would not want to misrepresent myself to any young ladies who might happen to be staring at my crotch.

[Giles]

As the denim moulds to your body shape, the bulge (much to the disappointment of your lady friends) will become a lot less apparent….

[dcg]

Iron Heart 666s - the male denim equivalent of the push-up bra! 

[Giles]

Sales go through the roof…..

[zwer]

Thigh/knee too tight for my 'endowment'

[Giles]

I have the same problem with my cuff….

[xtcclassic]

[MikeC]

Quick question for people who have faded IH-666S, did you get intense vertical fades on your pair?  My pair of IH-634SV (in the same denim) has amazing vertical fading occurring on the thighs. I was wondering because I know the 18oz ran out, as these were being finished, so I'm thinking that the fabric may be a little irregular due to it being near the end of the roll. I even have an ONI type Slub above my right knee. I really love this fabric.