Any clothing can be great investments, especially denims. Denims are sturdy pieces of clothing that can be prolonged given the right care and attention. There are countless tips on how to care for these valued possessions of ours, though, there hasn’t been a clear and defined way on how to deal with them.
MySewingMall.com would like to
share its own tips on how to prolong the longevity of your beloved denims. The
following are 12 useful tips that can make you a professional denim aficionado!
1. Denim aficionados are aware
that raw denim often takes up to six months to break in and shouldn’t be washed
until then. The principle is that jeans / denims do conform to our body shape,
washing the jeans / denim takes away most of its shape.
2. Nowadays, jeans / denims sold
on local retailers are treated, often pre-washed to produce a faded look. These
type of jeans / denims doesn’t require breaking in. These types of jeans /
denims can be washed more often.
3. Dealing with odors can be
handled in a somewhat unconventional way. To effectively remove the smell that
comes with wearing just hang the jeans / denim in the bathroom before taking a
shower. The principle is that the damp steam will keep the denim fresh between
washes. Freezing jeans / denims in plastic bags for two days also works well.
4. Washing jeans / denims inside
out effectively prevents fading. Also note that using hot water to wash jeans
promotes fading. Always use cold water and wash on delicate cycle to prolong
the jeans’ color.
5. Adding ½ cup of distilled
white vinegar on to the final rinse cycle of your jeans helps to maintain the
wash of your beloved pair of dark jeans / denim.
6. Try to avoid machine drying
your jeans / denim. If unavoidable, turn down the temperature to the lowest
possible heat setting, remove the jeans / denim before they completely dry; lay
them flat or hang upside-down to dry.
7. Folding jeans / denims like a
pro
- Lay your pair of jeans / denim in a flat
surface.
- Fold in half from left to
right.
- Grab the stacked jean legs and
fold them in half to align the hem of the jeans to the waistband.
- Finally, fold the jeans / denim
one more time.
8. How to fold jeans like a pro:
Lay a pair on a flat surface, fold in half from left to right. Grab the stacked
jean legs and fold them in half so the hem of the jeans lines up with the
waistband. Fold the jeans in half one more time. Voila!
9. Denim fibers needs to breath.
Always ensure that folded pairs are not tightly packed together in a shelf. Also,
do not hang denim jackets or vests in a crowded closet.
10. Always wash new jeans / denim
twice before taking them to the tailor. The principle is that jeans always
shrink in length when washed.
11. There are times when you are
purchasing a new pair of jeans and you don’t have time to fit them. Utilizing
the “Neck Method” greatly helps in these situations. You can easily determine
your size by wrapping the waistline of the pair of jeans / denim around the
diameter of your neck. Keep in mind that if the waistline of the jeans
comfortably meets at the back of your neck the pair of jeans will definitely
fit.
12. Are your jeans / denim a bit
too tight? The trick is to air dry them and tug the damp waistband by hand. If
you need to stretch the jeans more, use a hairdryer on it or using a super-hot
iron go over the waistband.
Please Note:
Lastly, same as with any type
of clothing, wash the jeans with like colors to prevent color bleeding. Also,
try to avoid washing the jeans often especially if not needed. Jeans usually
can be worn more than once, moreover if they’re not soiled or stained.
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