Jeans

Global leading importers of denim fabric in 2021 This statistic shows the import value of denim fabric worldwide in 2021, by leading region. In that year, Turkey was the leading importer of denim in the world, with imports totaling a value of over 220 million U.S. dollars. Which country sells the most jeans? ChinaChina is […]

May 20, 1873. The button fly has gained widespread appeal in recent years for its classic vintage look, and traces roots all the way back to the original pair of 501s created on May 20, 1873. That’s 20 years before the zipper was even conceived, and almost a half-century prior to the invention of the […]

On average, you can expect to spend anywhere between $20-$50. How much does it usually cost to hem jeans? Tailors and seamstresses are the hemming pros, and can typically hem your pants for anywhere between $15-$30 depending on the pants. While some people prefer to get them hemmed for them, many people enjoy saving a […]

From Wikipedia: North America accounts for 39% of global purchases for jeans, followed by Western Europe at 20%, Japan and Korea at 10% and the rest of the world at 31%. Are jeans worn worldwide? Jeans are everywhere, he says, with the exception of rural tracts of China and South Asia. The reason for their […]

The circular silver or copper studs on jeans are called ‘rivets’. A rather important feature of jeans that were invented all the way back in 1873, they were added onto jeans to hold them together at places they would most likely come apart, such as the pockets. What is the tiny pocket on jeans for? […]

Fabric no longer bunches when hem is folded up! Having reduced the leg width along the inner leg, you can proceed with hemming the jeans with the original hem (same as the instructions for the straight leg jean). FOLD, PIN, SEW and CUT same as above. Frayed jeans are all the rage these days! What […]

When planning to hem your pants, some people prefer to take them to a professional. Tailors and seamstresses are the hemming pros, and can typically hem your pants for anywhere between $15-$30 depending on the pants. How much does it cost to alter a jeans? Denim Denim Approximate Cost Hem $10 – $20 *slimming works […]

Thread your sewing machine with thread that matches the color of your jeans as closely as possible. Sew a straight line of stitching around the edge of your jeans at the desired length you originally marked. This stitching can be a shortened straight stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. How do you keep raw cut […]

“Turn-ups make any outfit a notch more casual, so they work well with jeans or chinos. If you want to wear a shirt and chinos to a nice lunch and then straight to the pub, for instance, turn-ups might well be the answer: they make the same outfit look more laid-back.” Are rolled up jeans […]

Stitch around the edges to prevent fraying after marking and cutting your jeans. Use a zig-zag stitch or a serger on the edges. Pin the jeans with a 1/2 inch seam allowance on both legs. Use a straight stitch to sew all the way around both legs. What size needle do you use to hem […]

2-3 years. The average lifespan for a pair of jeans, according to the International Fabric Institute Fair Claims Guide, is 2-3 years. How long does Levi’s jeans last? How long does to average pair of jeans last? When you wash them correctly, they can last 5-10 years or more. This hand washing method is best, […]

Sew New Pockets in Jeans Step 1: Assess Damage. First step is to turn your jeans inside out and assess the damage. Step 2: Mark Existing Pocket + Remove. Lie the pocket flat and mark on where you want to cut. Step 3: Transfer Dimensions + Cut. Step 4: Sew New Pocket to Jeans. Step […]

Often called blue jeans or denim jeans, many jeans are made from indigo denim and come in a range of blue colors; other standard colors include black and white. Jeans are available in various rises (from high-rise jeans to low-waisted jeans) and fits (from baggy jeans to slim-fit to skinny jeans). How many colors of […]

Wear flesh-colored underwear under your white pants. White underwear might show through even the thicker materials, but flesh-toned undies will provide coverage and invisibility. It’s still a good idea to check out your backside in a full-length mirror before you head out the door, though. Why are white pants see-through? Most of the bright (white, […]

“The bottom point of the pocket should sit right above the back thigh, but not to where it’s folding into the crease,” Adams-Geller says. “If the pocket is too high, it will give you this long banana butt-looking thing, especially if the rise of the pant is high.” How should pockets be on jeans? As […]

Light wash denim is two shades lighter than medium wash denim, or two to three washes away from being categorized as bleached denim. Nothing beats a good pair of light wash denim because it’s perfect for a summery look. It’s also great for dressing down any outfit! What type of wash should I use for […]

In the 1960s, denim came to symbolize a different kind of rebelliousness. Black activists donned jeans and overalls to show that racial caste and black poverty were problems worth addressing. “It took Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington to make [jeans] popular,” writes the art historian Caroline A. Jones. What do blue jeans symbolize? […]

Black jeans as all colors of jeans have different sizes. Do by default they are not smaller. However black color usually tends to make you body look thinner. Do black jeans fit smaller? I have found this too with a couple of different brands of jeans- same jeans in black can sometimes be a little […]

How to Avoid Curled and Creased Edges on Clothes and Linens. If the cause of the puckering at the hem is the thread used in hemming, the only solution is to remove the thread and re-hem the garment or sheet using a mercerized cotton (treated to prevent shrinkage) or poly/cotton thread. How do I stop […]

The cloth itself was known as serge, so the phrase people used to describe it was serge de Nimes, which sounds quite a bit like “denim.” Soldiers from Genoa, Italy — whom the French called “jeans” — began wearing the pants, and thus, the nickname was born. What are denim pants called? Jeans are pants […]