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What to measure when listing pants: - Rise - Inseam - Leg Opening * See photos above. Check out more tips in my closet under the "other" category * Denim * Jeans * Distressed * Ankle * Cropped * Skinny * Low-Rise * High-Rise * Mid-Rise * Raw Hem * Skinnies * Crop * Capri * Dark * Light * Acid * Bleached * Wash * Inseam * Rise * Designer * Flare * Bootcut * Bell Bottom * Blue * Black * White * Skirt * Shorts * Mom * Cut Off * Vintage *

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valentine562 This is awesome! It was the 1st thing I noticed in your closet, im sure I commented. As it makes a purchase decision much easier!

Jan 14Reply

triciatx @valentine562 ❤

Jan 15Reply

triciatx @valentine562 If you get the jeans & rollers - I will give you the Neiman Marcus tote FREE 😊

Jan 15Reply

tshamay @triciatx This is awesome info to add to your closet! Did you make this? Can I steal 😉 If not I completely understand! Just thought I'd ask ❣

Feb 08Reply

triciatx @caligirlinmn @poshuniversity I use this as well for jeans. I will probably consolidate the 2 postings about jeans. It helps especially when describing the style. Many people mislabel styles. Knowing which leg opening measurement determines the style is very helpful. So is the front rise measurement pictured above. So many people mislabel mid-rise as low-rise, etc. It's best to stick with measurements and definitions. What I think is mid-rise is low-rise to most people...lol

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tmahon01 @triciatx hi thank you soo much for all this great info 😊❤️👍

Mar 29Reply

triciatx @missterkitty Just showing you 💋

Apr 04Reply

dressyu @triciatx this is actually👌

Apr 07Reply

dressyu Thank You 👏👌👏🎉🎊😀

Apr 07Reply

drme417 Thanks for this 💕😆

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triciatx @michellez1979 ❤

Apr 17Reply

triciatx @poshuniversity 💋

Apr 18Reply

nory_gemma @triciatx thank you for always thinking about me and keeping me in the loop

Apr 24Reply

triciatx @nory_gemma Of course 💋

Apr 24Reply

triciatx @malamom Aww...thanks:) You are welcome to tag people here.

Apr 25Reply

lovelylifestyle Very helpful 💕

Aug 11Reply

triciatx @lisamarie1518 💋💋💋 If you sort categories to "other" in my closet, then you will find tips with this help desk icon 💁 too:)

Aug 11Reply

lakeforest For me the rise is very crucial bc I'm very long waisted at 5'6" but have short legs (which is quite common) A higher waist on many people would be more of a mid-rise on me, lol! I'm forever trying to explain the difference between long waisted torsos vs. short waisted torsos which ppl just don't understand!

Oct 17Reply

loopholer This is amazing I promise you my best friend is at 5:10 so I had pulled a bunch of things off I was trying to help her make one like this is great @cajt62 !!!

Nov 12Reply

loopholer Can we add to bundle so we can share a lot these people need to know I know now having a tall friend

Nov 12Reply

triciatx @loopholer Do you want me to make it for sale so you can add to bundle?

Nov 12Reply

triciatx @lakeforest Me too!!! Rise is most important to me. 💋

Nov 12Reply

triciatx @loopholer I got so tired of having to ask and wait for replies on measurements for jeans. Super frustrating!!! Lol

Nov 12Reply

loopholer I think that would be a great idea. I mean I'm guilty of it leave and measurements out because I put things up too quickly but I've got to stop because it just makes it worse for me in the long run because I end up falling over myself to help the customer I don't think I've lost any yet but I probably have

Nov 12Reply

triciatx @loopholer You can bundle this now too 💋

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triciatx @shickman1789 This may help you out 💋💋

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triciatx @51twenty go ahead ❤️

Mar 27Reply

jhp511 @gatorgurlr6, @bellaturner16 Sharing some good tips I've found!

Apr 10Reply

triciatx @mari1127 sorry I am super particular with my jeans 💋

May 03Reply

mari1127 @triciatx oh you're ok. I totally understand. I'm this about shoes!☺️☺️

May 03Reply

triciatx @mari1127 If you sort my closet to the "other" category you can see all of my tips;) Best~ Tricia ❤️

May 03Reply

triciatx @mari1127 It is tough buying online. Listing jeans with all of this info will help you avoid answering a million questions on here and sell faster to jean addicts like me. I love the wash on those jeans ❤️

May 03Reply

denimnthensome Brilliant!!❤️I keep telling myself I'll make one of these one day.... in all my free time😂😂😂

Jul 18Reply

random_charm @triciatx This is a gem! 👏 👏 👏 As are your other tips, and I'm not a seller, lol. But these are exactly the kinds of details I want to know as a buyer, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Clothing design/construction is one of my hobbies 🤓 so I am so enthused to see you helping people use terms correctly!

Jul 18Reply

random_charm @triciatx You know a lot about jeans, y? Would you ever do a comparison of brands? As in: if you like Gap's 1969 authentic straights, you might also like OtherBrand's Stick-Straightlegs...Maybe even size suggestions across brands... It'd be a crazy humongous project. But so cool to crowd source that kind of info?! Poshmark seems like just the place to get authentic response. Just has to be easy to contribute and aggregate. Okay, geek babble to a total stranger. Sorry. 😳🤐

Jul 18Reply

triciatx @random_charm I am a buyer and a seller. It is really frustrating having to ask a million questions. I have had a few bad experiences where fellow sellers have lied. I have opened cases and returned jeans. It is a painful process. One person's idea of gently worn can be completely different from another's I have learned. I always ask if there are any stains, flaws, or signs of wear. If an item is prone to shrinkage I also ask about how many times it has been washed/dried.

Jul 18Reply

triciatx @random_charm What I am working on is a comprehensive guide to fabrics used in jeans. This is very important to understand, so you know which questions to ask. Tencel is now pretty common in denim. Fabric softener should not be used with tencel. Tencel should be washed less frequently bc it absorbs water & dries quickly. It is also anti-microbial, so it repels odor. I have been doing a lot of research so I can write something up that is easy to understand.

Jul 18Reply

triciatx @random_charm bc Cotton is more expensive brands are using various blends. Modal and Tencel are both forms of Rayon. They have different properties though since one is from Beech Trees & the other from Eucalyptus Trees. Hopefully I will get it posted soon. I am still reading up on some of the newest blends just coming out.

Jul 18Reply

triciatx @random_charm I could never do a brand comparison, but I have learned a new way of finding fit (rise) based on your body. I will be including that as well. It will help people know which rise is low, medium, and high for them. Reach out to me anytime:) I am a total nerd and am fascinated with all of these new fabric blends. I just wish brands would be more consistent. 💋 Tricia

Jul 18Reply

random_charm @triciatx So happy to meet a fellow geek/nerd. ;) I pretty much stick to the same exact jeans (and other pants) until the manufacturer changes or drops that style. It's also frustrating that many brands don't use measurements and terms consistently or even correctly themselves! I see many product descriptions that were obviously copied from the brand itself and still have gross errors (like the difference between crochet and knit)

Jul 18Reply

random_charm My mom taught me to sew when I was a kid, she actually took pattern drafting classes. (Don't get me started on commercially available "sewing patterns"!) I supplemented with some great vintage books and the bible of the sewn garment industry - Kathleen Fasanella's Entreprenueur's Guide... and personal trial and error! Not so much lately, but I draft my own patterns, sew, mend, refashion, etc. You learn a lot about how fabric behaves.

Jul 18Reply

random_charm I'm kind of a fiber geek too. I generally prefer natural fibers but there are some beneficial synthetics, especially newer ones. I wish more people on Posh would include fiber content!!! That might be more important to me than the exact color. Viscose is another term used as a synonym for rayon. Don’t use fabric softener on anything, lol. I'd be happy to answer any questions on fiber or point you to trustworthy resources.

Jul 18Reply

random_charm @triciatx ITA that a guide to fabrics would be so useful! You go girl! I think I saw you wrote about how the % of a stretch fiber affects the fabric too. Very astute. Weave is another area: Although most jeans are twill weave cut on the grain (more or less, another peeve of mine), you'll run into some that aren't and those variations will fit and wear very differently! Oops, missed tagging you on a couple of comments. Would love to chat more, maybe connect without a 500 character limit??

Jul 18Reply

random_charm @triciatx last one, I promise! I’ve done a fair amount with dye, mostly on both plant or protein fibers, which are two different processes. That has gotten me into the chemistry of both dye and fibers. Now I know why the exact same fiber and cut may fit differently in another color! Seems crazy but true!

Jul 18Reply

triciatx @random_charm lol...the character limit kills me too 😂

Jul 18Reply

triciatx @random_charm AG is especially confusing. They use different measurements and multiple fabric variations on the same style names. 😵

Jul 18Reply

random_charm @triciatx errrr.... I can't think who AG is! I live under a rock. But if you name a style then people want to know that it's going to look and fit the same way as the one in their closet with the same name. Otherwise, don't name the style! Some customer service will tell you how to find and decipher which codes mean what on their tags such as style, year, even specific fabric and other variations. That might be useful info on Posh for the more expensive and/or "collectible" items.

Jul 19Reply

triciatx @random_charm AG is different. It is the first thing people want to know when buying AG jeans including myself. Most manufacturers can't decifer style codes & colors if they are no longer in production, which is becoming more and more common with limited release styles. Brands that constantly make new colors & fabric variations do not keep that information in their databases. This is true for Lululemon even. AG is Adriano Goldschmied btw 💋

Jul 19Reply

random_charm @triciatx That still means nothing to me. 😂

Jul 19Reply

triciatx @random_charm Can I get your advice? I think I remember you mentioning that you sew. I really want to learn hand embroidery. I can't afford an expensive machine. I found a helpful site, Instructables. I also found recommendations for starter kits and a few instruction books that look good on Amazon. I appreciate any advice you can offer. I have zero sewing experience. Thanks 💋 Tricia

Jul 28Reply

random_charm @triciatx email me. cindy at random dash charm dot com. Dash not underscore. Not one of my better sewing skills, but I'd be happy to give you some suggestions on getting started. Are you on Pinterest? You could pin stuff you like the look of or would like to be able to do and then I can tell you what it's called and where to find supplies and instrux. I love enabling making creative stuff!

Jul 29Reply

hankypankyvtg One thing I might add to this FANTASTIC thread is to measure the waist from the backside of the jeans. That's where our natural waist is. I just learned a great deal about vintage Levis from a pro and that point really stuck in my head.

Aug 02Reply

hankypankyvtg I should also mention, I'm a vintage seller (newbie) and those tag sizes mean NOTHING to today's sizes. I realize this business isn't for the weak! I wear that measuring tape around my neck so much, I forget and go in public. The bank teller asked if I was a seamstress! Lol

Aug 02Reply

triciatx @random_charm So kind of exciting....I found my mom's vintage Sears Kenmore 1802 Japanese Sewing Machine. I cleaned it up & it works! I have no clue how to do anything with it. Do you know anything about this machine? ☺️

Aug 19Reply

random_charm @triciatx Awesome! Any metal machine is usually worth restoring but this one sounds like a beaut! http://tightacres.blogspot.com/2015/07/kenmore-15818023-no-2.html. I'd take it to a locally-owned shop and have them do a complete tune-up. Usually those shops will also show you at least the basics like proper threading, tension, etc. You may be able to find the manual as a PDF online or check eBay for a paper copy.

Aug 20Reply

random_charm @triciatx Locally owned sewing machine repair shops often have classes too. Or if you know anyone who sews regularly, they should be able to get you started. It looks like a pretty standard setup but threading can vary a little and if you get that wrong, you'll be beyond frustrated. Are there accessories with it? Japanese made is a good thing too.

Aug 20Reply

random_charm @triciatx http://manualsoncd.com/product/kenmore-1802-sewing-machine-manual-158-1802/ PDF download of manual for $5

Aug 20Reply

triciatx @random_charm I actually have the original manual in pristine condition. I also have a sewing box full of thread, needles, vintage patterns, and misc supplies. I turned the machine on and it works along with the light. Just looking at the instruction manual was overwhelming though.....lol

Aug 20Reply

random_charm @triciatx cool! I'd sttill take it to a shop. They will clean and oil it and get you started right. Have fun! Do not start with denim!😉or stretchy. 😘

Aug 20Reply

random_charm @triciatx Buy good thread. Coats&Clarks dual-purpose is fine. Don't use serger thread in a regular machine, it's not as strong. Old thread should be used with caution. Old needles are usually fine as long as there's no rust. No need to buy a bunch of different types. Universal point is good for most anything. 80/11 for lighter weights. 90/14 for mid weight. I do use denim needles for denim. Twin needles are fun and useful.

Aug 22Reply

random_charm @triciatx Problems with stitches almost always have to do with incorrectly threading the top thread or a worn needle. Tension is rarely a problem. Let the shop set the bobbin tension, you'll probably never need to touch it. I use regular thread in the bobbin even if I use a heavier or decorative thread in the top. Start with a few neutral colors of thread: black, white, medium gray, taupe.

Aug 22Reply

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