Cuffing jeans: What's the secret to making the cuffs stay at the length you make them? (wash, washing)

[theatergypsy]

In the early '50s, girls wore jeans cuffed to just about mid-calf, exposing their socks, and one of Dad's white dress shirts, tail not tucked in and sleeves rolled up. It was the costume du jour of the sock hops. Because we weren't permitted to wear jeans, or any slacks, to school, we took advantage of it after school. Our penny loafers were polished to as high a shine as possible.

Later in the '50s, the poodle skirt became the hot item - I never owned one.

[Osito]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Good question. We have to consult the archives from 1970s to find out since that was the only time in world history that people cuffed jeans.

I saw a little of it around the mid-90s.

[silibran]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Good question. We have to consult the archives from 1970s to find out since that was the only time in world history that people cuffed jeans.

Not true. Men and boys cuffed jeans in the 1950s. In my memory, the cuff was one turn and it was narrow.

[silibran]

6 Ways to Cuff Your Denim Pants - How to Roll Jeans

This is pretty good info. I personally use the pinroll. I had no idea it has a name.

I think the simplest solution for your dilemma is to cuff a little less than you would normally.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

YOu must not get out much. I see guys with cuffed jeans (like so: Men Cuffing and Rolling Jeans, Daniel Craig's casual style, cardigan, cuffed jeans & aviators | SOLETOPIA) all the time.

It's mostly a trend with "raw denim". You're supposed to wear the jeans for 3-6 months before washing them. So you don't know exactly how much the length will shrink, so you need to cuff them. Also, some brands of raw denim only come in one long length, so you have to cuff them or hem them. But again, you don't want to hem to the perfect lenghth because they'll shrink later.

[Those Who Squirm]

I've found ironing does work pretty well, so thanks for that tip. I find I need to do it after every washing, but it's quick and easy enough that it isn't a problem.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Good question. We have to consult the archives from 1970s to find out since that was the only time in world history that people cuffed jeans.

Cuffed jeans and cuffed pants in general come back cyclically, like most other fashions.

[rabbit33]

Just take a quick tack stitch on each side. Sheesh, I'm a guy and even I know that. Takes 2 minutes to put in the stitch, takes 15 seconds to snip it if you decide it wasn't where you wanted it. The longest thing in the whole procedure is finding your blue thread and threading the needle.

[scarabchuck]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Good question. We have to consult the archives from 1970s to find out since that was the only time in world history that people cuffed jeans.

Cuffing is a thing, especially with those into denim, and footwear. I do a double cuff, then flatten it up with an iron.


https://denimhunters.com/denim-wiki/how-to-cuff-jeans/

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Good question. We have to consult the archives from 1970s to find out since that was the only time in world history that people cuffed jeans.

Interesting ... I cuffed my skinny jeans above the top of my ankle booties just a week or two ago.