by MakeYourOwnJeans | custom fit jeans, Fashion, jeans |
Don’t you hate it when you try on a pair of jeans in your normal waist size, only to discover that they are too big? Sure you do! I think everyone has found themselves in this position at some point in time. Not all apparel companies use the same sizing for their garments, resulting in confusing sizes that vary from one company to the next. So, why aren’t apparel companies using the same sizes for their products? Vanity Sizing Defined Vanity sizing (also referred to as size inflation) occurs when an apparel company gradually increases the physical size of its clothes over time while keeping the actual tag size the same. For instance, an apparel company may sell jeans with a 32″ waist, but several years later those jeans may actually have a 34″ waist while keeping the same 32″ size tag. Sound confusing? Think of it like this: apparel companies want customers to feel slimmer and more confident in their clothes, so they use vanity sizing to achieve this goal. The actual size tag remains the same, yet the physical size of the garment is larger. According to Wikipedia, vanity sizing is most common in the U.S. and U.K., where thousands of different retailers use this tactic. A study conducted in 2003 involving more than 1,000 pairs of women’s pants found vanity sizing to also be more commonplace among premium brands as opposed to cheaper brands. How to Find the Perfect Fit for Denim Jeans Brands that use vanity sizing can make it difficult for shoppers to find the perfect fit. After all, this means the garment’s true...
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Can’t seem to fit into your favorite pair of denim jeans? Over time, denim will shrink due to the constant washing, drying and wearing it sees. So just because a pair of jeans fit perfectly today doesn’t necessarily mean they will six months from now. If they are become too small to comfortably wear, however, you can often stretch them out by following the tips listed below. Waistband Stretcher You might be surprised to learn that there are devices made specifically for stretching the waists of pants. Known as a “waistband stretcher,” it’s a small metal device that’s placed inside the waist of a pair of pants. When you turn a knob, it pushes the waist outwards; thus, stretching it. Using a waistband stretcher is a simple and effective way to stretch out your jeans, although you should proceed with caution, as stretching them too much may cause the fabric to break. Wear Them When Exercising If you don’t feel like messing with a waistband stretcher, you can always stretch out your jeans by exercising in them. The next time you’re sitting around the house bored, put on your shrunken jeans and perform some lunges. It may feel a little uncomfortable at first, but lunges will stretch out your jeans so they fit a little easier in the future. Unfortunately, this method is a bit time-consuming (and laborious). Unless you exercise in your jeans several times a week, this probably isn’t going to work. Spray With Warm Water Many people have reported success stretching out jeans by spraying them with warm water. How exactly does this work? Well, the...
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For many, Brazil’s body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels- not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games- make it the sexiest of all the BRIC countries. At MakeYourOwnJeans, we admire Brazilian styling sensibility. We have a whole range of Brazilian denim to suit your mood and add spunk to your mundane denim wears. Brazilian Denim is low hung with a wider belt. The zip is shorter and metal buttoned with extra large button holes for a great look. MakeYourOwnJeans custom made denim wear is always exciting. Our Brazilian styling expert helps us tailor such unique denim features for our great customers. So basically, you pick up any denim fabric, provide your measurements, add a nominal fee and enjoy the oh-so-Brazilian-look. To get a hang of our designs and product, check our wardrobe. A simple tee and Brazilian denim is all you need to don in that perfect bohemian...
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Have you been thinking of late that what does all these denim jargon mean; on labels, on product branding and tickets? Here is a happy collection of terms you might find useful for your knowledge and help you in selecting the no-nonsense perfect fit denim for you. DENIM SHRINKAGE: To prevent natural denim shrinkage, wash your denim at a low temperature and dry it in the clothesline. CROCKING: Release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric. CAST: Depending on the mixture of dye, Indigo can be green cast or a red cast. Red is the traditionally recognized pure indigo denim. RING SPUN: In case of premium denim the yarn used is in weaving is twisted to render the denim greater strength and durability. SELVAGE DENIM: Denim woven in heritage machines at a much calculated pace. Selvage – the edge of denim that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray the clean edge of fabric. These are high quality denim. RESIN: to prevent fading and colour was off, resin is a kind of chemical used in the process. SLUB CHARACTER: is the texture of the denim created by weaving denim with uneven yarns. This kind of texture can be vertical or horizontal or both. RAW DENIM: Fashion purists prefer raw denim directly from the mill as it takes on a worn-in look with continuous...
by MakeYourOwnJeans | custom fit jeans, Denim Skirts, skirts |
Denims can be as basic or as snazzy as your heart desires. A great pair of denims can really pull together an outfit, while a bad one can ruin the look of even a designer tee. So ladies, as you head out to shop for your back-to-school outfits, read our blog first to know what’s hot and what’s not this year. 1. Boyfriend Jeans – The boyfriend look is the hottest in school hallways this year. Choose from distressed, rolled up, or with some bling on it – rock this style in your own way. Oversized slouchy jeans with cropped or rolled up ends look great with fitted tees as well as boyfriend shirts. You can even go for shorts in the same style. 2. Skinny Jeans – Skinny jeans will never truly go out of fashion. What better way to show off your summer-fit figure than in a pair of dark body-hugging skinny jeans? Team it up with buttoned shirts for a casual look, or a nice blouse for a dressy look. 3. Overalls/ Dungarees – Go retro with a pair of denim overalls, paired with a comfy tee. Overalls this season have a very lived-in, 90s look. Choose distressed denim for the lumberjack look, or go jazzy and ultra-chic with stones, embellishments and embroidery. 4. Skirts – Can’t get over the hangover of summer? You don’t need to! Layer your miniskirts with tights and wear your summer favorites to school. Its great for a sporty and flirty look. Distressed denims continue to be hot and fashionable this season. Another hot style is patchwork denims. Pair them with...
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Distressed denim is surely the in-thing in contemporary fashion. For young folks and hard working professionals, distressed denim is a relief garment. One would not need to bother cleaning such heavyweight fabric from time to time. Now you all can tell your moms not to worry about your days, weeks and months old, dirty denim jeans. It is cool to flaunt a pair of distressed denim and such is in vogue. Heard about the recent wild life conservation initiative conducted by the Kamine Zoo in Japan? The animals at the zoo chewed and distressed the fabric which was later sewn into jeans and sold for charity fund-raising. This is one noble initiative to give denim a new facelift. Just in case you are in Japan, visit the zoo to check this out and also, how denim can be a socially responsible person’s daily wear. At MakeYourOwnJeans, we have a great range of chemically distressed denim jeans for you. It is extremely uptown and fashionable to be in distressed denim in a pair of alluring shoes and a simple tee. While summers may exhaust you physically, you may always stand against such heat in our custom-made distressed denim jeans. Just choose the fabric, choose your design, buttons, zippers, thread and send in your measurements and voila! You may be doing the same chores but the feel good of distressed denim will take away all...
