Levi 501 Shrink to Fit Review (from someone who's made a lot of jeans) 

Thank you so much for this. When I researched this recently there were only videos by men so it’s great to see a woman do this with such precise information. I bought some shrink to fit but they were the higher priced Levis Made and Crafted ones and watching this with the benefit of an experienced tailor’s commentary has explained to me the differences in the quality of garment construction that does make me feel it was worth paying a bit more.

Thank you for a well made video and covering all aspects of the product.All queries one may have are addressed well.Thank you 😊👍

Great breakdown! I've been wearing a new pair of 501stf's after a long, long break trying other brands and fits. Your experience was almost spot on to mine. My pre wash rise was almost a inch shorter than the advertised measurements, and the pre wash leg opening was over a inch smaller than stated. No huge complaints about the other qualities of the jeans, but i was pretty disappointed in the accuracy of their size table. Overall for the price i paid they were a bargain, but next time i might try them on in person to make sure i know what im getting into. Thanks!

with shrink to fit there is absolutly no need to go up 2 sizes unless u want to wear them with a belt or want it loose. the trick is to find a pair that fits in the waist but comfotable without being loose or too tight since even if the waist becomes a bit more tighter after wash it stretches back out to what it was as new then a further 0.5 inch with some stretch with wear. Length however it's best to buy 2 inches or 3 longer than perfect length. as u will lose some and it's not coming back. In your case size 29 would fit perfect after soak. Having said that levis stf usually shrink a little more in the second wash so who knows it might become the perfect fit after second wash (do a hot soak) but currently still looks very nice a relaxed fit.

Im a girl who came into posession of a pair of shrink to fit 501s from around 2013, dead stock. Theyre my favorite pair of jeans now, makes me wish unsanforized denim was a more popular option for womens jeans as it can really help them conform to your curves. It seems like a sustainable alternative to elastic when handled properly.

Nice and beautiful Levi's jeans..love Levi's..regards from Malaysia.

very knowledgeable, great voice! I didn't know the button flies lasts longer: it does make sense now! Any thoughts about the Levi's "cottonized hemp"? I know they have a few colours blended with 26% hemp for this very same model in the video. I wonder if their maintenance are too different from the 100% cotton 501s. Anyway, thanks for the video!

Voice is very smoothly

Very good clear video! Thank you! Where did you purchase your Levi’s from?

Thank you for your video,good jeans,good choice. Does your 501s have indigo bleeding? I have a pair which was made in Mexico but bleeds seriously after soaking,every time i wear them,i can see the water turns blue when i take a shower.

Very pleasant voice. So shrink to fit is a different 501? I just bought a pair and they fit perfectly. Should I be exchanging 32” for 34 length?

After that wash, did they stretch back out a bit? Assuming that they did, i think you probably could have gone down a size i reckon.

Ahh, miss that Beethoven song at the end.

I bought a 40 x 38 which I’ve got hemmed. I found it at a clearance discount of $16. It wears like how a real denim should feel.

I like the video. I would be interested to hear your opinion on the old school repro from the 1950-60’s. I know they are a lot more expensive but still interested in your take.

Great video. Suscribed!

My issue is the seat from the 38” fit be but the waist from the 36” fits good my waist measured is 34”

Hi. Are these mens size 30 or womens? I would like to get one for my wife

Very nice ✌️

I think it is too big, waist is very easily stretching back with some wear, my waist size is 29 and I bought my heavy raw / dry jeans in size 28, after 1st wash I have to stretch to fit, I had to sit down to button up and feeling a bit terrible for the first few week to a month, but the jeans stay nicely shaped around the waist and hip and not getting a sloppy baggy shapeless look after long wear, 6 years later the top block of the jeans still nicely snug and after multiple washes the shrinkage situation has stabilized and the pants fit perfect. So I'm a believer of stretch to fit rather than shrink to fit

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