Got my stitching fixed, looks fine. Not perfect, but I think it would only ever be noticeable to me! Still loving these jeans!!

I got these in the mail just over a week ago (in fact, I got them a week ago yesterday, so I've only been wearing them a week after soaking and drying overnight), and the stitching on the pocket has already come out.

I was wondering what I should do to get this fixed. Just take them to any old tailor? Please help!!

Thanks! 

Thanks for the answers! Will soak as soon as I get home. Looks like the only problem I'm going to have is getting back into them for a day or two!

Thanks again!

My IH-666S (34) came in today! First pair of IH after wearing APC for the last ??? years.

Impressions:

1. Wow.

2. This denim is thick. Seriously thick. Thick and rigid (haha). And to think…I was considering holding out for the 25oz! They would've ended me.

3. I'm REALLY glad I didn't try to go down to a 33. I would not have gotten into them.

4. These fit perfectly. Like, perfectly.

5. Love 'em already.

Questions:

1. Okay, I've never soaked raw (or any) denim before. I saw the sticky…I just stick these in hot water for an hour?

2. Is this the way the jeans are going to fit after soak, shrink, and stretch? Because that would be awesome. Again, they fit perfectly.

3. What happens if I don't soak them? Is that a cardinal sin?

I'll post pictures when I get home (at work now, couldn't wait to get em on)!

Thanks for the help!!! I feel much more confident now that I bought the right size. I'll post pics when they arrive Monday. Can't wait!

Hey all! I'm new to IH after wearing APCs for the last 5 years or so. Thought it was time for an upgrade. After much consideration, measuring, and re-measuring, I decided that these in a 34 would be the right fit for me. For reference, I wear a 32 in APC (rescue) which fits like a 34.

I'm concerned that I should've gone with a 33. With the APCs, the concern is primarily with stretching, so you get them as tight as possible and let them stretch out. The shrinkage that is seemingly the norm for IH is a foreign concept to me.

When you say it will shrink an inch, but then stretch an inch or so over time, do you mean it will stretch back to the original fit, or will it stretch an ADDITIONAL inch?

Also, I was attracted to your size swapping policy in case of a bad fit. But how will I know how they fit after shrinking without soaking them first?

If I post pre-soak pics, could you guys tell me if I should size down before I soak them?

Thanks!!!