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Post by alphatectz on Nov 24, 2016 11:49:49 GMT -6
I apologize in advance if I posted this in the wrong section or if there is already a thread on this. Today I'm doing my 1st soak on my Levi's 511 slim selvedge that I had for 2 weeks. The reason why I'm doing an early soak b/c my son spilled a lot of OJ on me yesterday. Moving on now... So I added warm luke water into my tub and used wooite dark, so far the denim has been submerged for about 20mins. I will wait another 10-20mins until I wash the woolite off. I made sure not to over do it with the woolite (about a teaspoon or 2 is what I used) I will gently scrub my denim before rinsing them off w/ cold water then hang dry them inside my bathroom since the weather isn't holding up to well today. I will post a follow up photo of the outcome once the denim is dried by tomorrow.  |
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Post by DigDug on Nov 24, 2016 12:18:31 GMT -6
That's a good way for the first soak/wash. Gets any shrink out of them.
Have you hemmed them already?
After a few washes like this I just turn them inside out and use the washer.
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Post by alphatectz on Nov 24, 2016 12:39:00 GMT -6
That's a good way for the first soak/wash. Gets any shrink out of them. Have you hemmed them already? After a few washes like this I just turn them inside out and use the washer. Thank you, I'm hang drying the jeans now. Also trying to squeeze out whatever water I can. I Haven't hemmed them yet. I was thinking of leaving them at the 34 length. (I've been triple rolling them though. Doesn't look bad.) |
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Post by alphatectz on Nov 25, 2016 22:19:33 GMT -6
What a day. I left my jeans to hang dry. Then to find out that my wife rewashed then began dried them. Luckily I was able to take them out of the dried fast. So they are still damped. It doesn't look bad at all. Here are 2 photos. Let me know what you guys think...   |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 5, 2017 23:54:59 GMT -6
I'll be getting my replacement TS Red Buffalo Plaid Moto Shirt soon.
I found the red to be to bright and would like to knock it down a bit.
My plan is to wash 3 pairs of raw jeans then soak the shirt with them.
What or How do you think the shirt will look after?
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Post by davelewis on Jan 6, 2017 11:43:17 GMT -6
I apologize in advance if I posted this in the wrong section or if there is already a thread on this. Today I'm doing my 1st soak on my Levi's 511 slim selvedge that I had for 2 weeks. The reason why I'm doing an early soak b/c my son spilled a lot of OJ on me yesterday. Moving on now... So I added warm luke water into my tub and used wooite dark, so far the denim has been submerged for about 20mins. I will wait another 10-20mins until I wash the woolite off. I made sure not to over do it with the woolite (about a teaspoon or 2 is what I used) I will gently scrub my denim before rinsing them off w/ cold water then hang dry them inside my bathroom since the weather isn't holding up to well today. I will post a follow up photo of the outcome once the denim is dried by tomorrow. This right here is why I tell my wife the need to have my cabinet always stocked with bourbon. |
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Post by alphatectz on Jan 6, 2017 11:48:22 GMT -6
I apologize in advance if I posted this in the wrong section or if there is already a thread on this. Today I'm doing my 1st soak on my Levi's 511 slim selvedge that I had for 2 weeks. The reason why I'm doing an early soak b/c my son spilled a lot of OJ on me yesterday. Moving on now... So I added warm luke water into my tub and used wooite dark, so far the denim has been submerged for about 20mins. I will wait another 10-20mins until I wash the woolite off. I made sure not to over do it with the woolite (about a teaspoon or 2 is what I used) I will gently scrub my denim before rinsing them off w/ cold water then hang dry them inside my bathroom since the weather isn't holding up to well today. I will post a follow up photo of the outcome once the denim is dried by tomorrow. This right here is why I tell my wife the need to have my cabinet always stocked with bourbon. Lol |
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Post by gsg on Jan 7, 2017 11:38:21 GMT -6
I believe these are not "shrink-to-fit" (unsanforized) Levis, judging by the factory wear marks (whiskers, honeycombs) and train-track marks which would be hardly as noticeable on a two-week old pant. If I am not mistaken, you can wash these pants in your washer just as normal and there is no need for the initial soak method. All shrinkage has been taken out at the factory.
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Post by alphatectz on Jan 7, 2017 13:19:58 GMT -6
I believe these are not "shrink-to-fit" (unsanforized) Levis, judging by the factory wear marks (whiskers, honeycombs) and train-track marks which would be hardly as noticeable on a two-week old pant. If I am not mistaken, you can wash these pants in your washer just as normal and there is no need for the initial soak method. All shrinkage has been taken out at the factory. You're correct. At the time I wasn't sure, but now 8/10 pairs of raw from other brands I know the difference. |
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Post by davelewis on Jan 7, 2017 14:27:07 GMT -6
What a day. I left my jeans to hang dry. Then to find out that my wife rewashed then began dried them. Luckily I was able to take them out of the dried fast. So they are still damped. It doesn't look bad at all. Here are 2 photos. Let me know what you guys think... You obviously haven't had "the talk" with your wife. When I entered the world of raw denim, I told my wife to NEVER touch my jeans, or basically any of my clothes thank you, and that I'll handle that chore myself. Although they have good intentions, it can cause serious grief. My wife has one pair of raws, and she has me take care of any laundering they may incur. She knows how to work it. |
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Post by alphatectz on Jan 7, 2017 15:57:00 GMT -6
What a day. I left my jeans to hang dry. Then to find out that my wife rewashed then began dried them. Luckily I was able to take them out of the dried fast. So they are still damped. It doesn't look bad at all. Here are 2 photos. Let me know what you guys think... You obviously haven't had "the talk" with your wife. When I entered the world of raw denim, I told my wife to NEVER touch my jeans, or basically any of my clothes thank you, and that I'll handle that chore myself. Although they have good intentions, it can cause serious grief. My wife has one pair of raws, and she has me take care of any laundering they may incur. She knows how to work it. Oh trust me. I had the talk w/ my wife already. I told her that I'll handle my Jeans unless there a pair of polos which are regular denim. |
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Post by davelewis on Jan 7, 2017 16:21:12 GMT -6
You obviously haven't had "the talk" with your wife. When I entered the world of raw denim, I told my wife to NEVER touch my jeans, or basically any of my clothes thank you, and that I'll handle that chore myself. Although they have good intentions, it can cause serious grief. My wife has one pair of raws, and she has me take care of any laundering they may incur. She knows how to work it. Oh trust me. I had the talk w/ my wife already. I told her that I'll handle my Jeans unless there a pair of polos which are regular denim. Its up to you to decide her punishment then, lol |
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