The Ultimate Guide to Creasing and Cuffing Levi 501s Like a Pro!

I have made an updated version of this video!
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Thank you for watching, I hope you learned something new. If you have any questions leave them in the comment section and I will be sure to reply.

[@BiggerShirt626]

I have made a remastered version of this video! You can call it a remaster or a part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKG3p6RsmdV8iNk

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Check out the inside label on 501® jeans. 501® jeans are 100% cotton. Denim refers to the type of weave that jeans usually come in, which are produced using a left hand twill method. Wrangler® jeans became famous in the 1970s when the 'broken twill' style denim; which is the zig-zag pattern that they are famous for became a common feature of the brand, . I appreciate your craft and bringing back that old school 'cholo' style of creasing and cuffing. I myself am not into the mid leg (cowboy creases), but I am into ironing my own clothes and using starch or 'ironing spray' when ironing jeans or shirts. I personally like to use water and appreciate the steam when ironing (then again, the mid leg creasing is not a method that I employ), because I've found it to be helpful. I used to wear 501®'s all the time, but haven't for years. My method for getting the best outcome out of denim (as I like it) raw or not is to actually iron inside out first (like you, I've had several attempts and have done what works for me and I feel looks best on me through trial and error. I did not start out ironing them inside out when I began). My reason for starching inside out, is I've found that the rigidness sinks into the fibers better that way; especially if you're ironing non raw denim, you can still get the closest thing to a raw denim outcome. Unlike you, I use Faultless Spray Starch as I feel that the concentration of Stay Flow can be damaging to denim fibers. After starching inside out (seam to seam as I don't care for the mid leg crease; and yes, I'm in my 40's so I understand your pops....Growing up in the 90's and dressing that way was a huge red flag as to gang affiliation...and I was never drawn to the look for myself although I do respect it) both the front and back, I flip my jeans over and proceed to spray the starch (apply a pillow case over the denim as to not leave starch stains) as I iron and the end result are crisp looking jeans that end up wrinkling/breaking in the way I like it (denim effects/whiskering). I've also found that having my jeans ironed/starched flat makes getting cuffing and getting a proper cuff that much easier; of course, I like doing a full cuff; 1.5 inches on average. Everyone has their own personal story and history, which is cool. The way we choose to dress I feel tells a story about ourselves and our experiences. Back in the late 80's and early 90's I was drawn to the Alternative Music Scene/Punk Rock and New Wave, so my purpose for starching jeans and wearing them the way I do is to emulate that trimmed down 80's mod/punk/new waver sort of look that I identify with as it's what influenced and informed me in my formative years. On a side note: growing up, I was economically disadvantaged when it came to purchasing clothes although I knew what I really liked. As an adolescent I never really ironed. It was after serving in the U.S Army that I learned about ironing and ironing has become a passion and habit of mine since then. Excellent tutorial by the way. Your articulation as to how you feel about denim and your reason for engaging in this discipline really impressed me and shows maturity and wisdom beyond your years. Wish you and your channel all the best.

[@BiggerShirt626]

Wow, I am absolutely at a loss for words from your very heartfelt comment. I am so thankful for your comment and compliments it is greatly appreciated and will not go unnoticed. I can confidently say that even if I did not ever receive comments like this, and was getting 0 views on all my video I would absolutely still be making content. But this, this right here is a major plus. Not only did you educate me and give me new ideas, but you also spoke of me very highly. I will also remember never to let the old-school style of formality die, and your comment was definitely a huge reminder of that. If I'm going to be honest, and I shamefully admit this, there have been times when I have slacked on the style. But this comment right here reminded me that the style has never forsaken me so neither will I forsaken it. God bless you brother and thank you for keeping the stilo alive.

[@Hhhhdbdb645]

​@@BiggerShirt626earned a new subscriber G 💯

[@BiggerShirt626]

I will make sure you don't regret that my friend.

[@hibana9949]

Thanks homie 🤟🏽 watched the whole tutorial hands down best tutorial out there man you covered everything like you said all these other KZbinrs don't show everything after I finished watching went straight to creasing my 501s for the first time no experience and they came out so sharp and crisp all because of your tutorial man I hope you go big!!

[@BiggerShirt626]

Hey man, I just wanna say this comment really made my day and I'm glad I was able to teach you something new. But also I wanna thank you for wishing me well on my journey too. It means a lot to me and it does not go unnoticed. Thank you.

[@jacobs5959]

Ey foo I feel real calm just to listen to you talking about how to crease 501s, maybe next time show us how to crease a ben davis or dickies work shirt.

[@BiggerShirt626]

It's actually funny that you mention that because I just bought my first pair of Ben Davis so maybe I'll make a vid on that.

[@ivangonzalez032]

@@BiggerShirt626how you buy your first pair of ben davis haha

[@BiggerShirt626]

I bought it on the Ben Davis website!

[@Bastardwnobounds]

Good video man. Im not hispanic but I do crease up all my pantalones and wear them the right way

[@BiggerShirt626]

That's great man, and don't worry this video isn't just for Hispanics it's for anyone that was to have a formal look.

[@6ixsidejoey661]

Great tutorial brother. I agree on not lining up the inseam, SOMETIMES you’ll be able to but more often you’re gonna have trouble laying them flat if you line up the inseam. And getting them to lay flat is a whole headache 😂 lots of good tips in this tho, I wish this was out when I first started cause creasing my Dickie’s is a piece of cake but I found out quick 501s are definitely a whole different beast. My first pair I made the crease right through the back pocket 😂 now when I redo em I just crease up to the pocket and leave the pocket flat. But I got it down after that pair 💪🏼

[@BiggerShirt626]

Hey man I'm glad I was able to provide some good advice. I apologize I couldn't come out with this sooner. I completely agree I absolutely wish there was a video like this when I first started creasing my 501s! But that's why I made this one! Also thanks for sharing a bit of your story.

[@lowkeypysax13]

I stand with you G gracias , i the enjoyed watching this while creasing my blue ones thanks again 💯💙

[@BiggerShirt626]

Ay muchas gracias my friend Im glad u enjoyed the video, and thank you for your comment.

[@ViliamJakubek]

Best video ever for sure! My first time doing it, but it was easy to follow along and learn. Thank you for the great work and the awesome video!

[@BiggerShirt626]

Thank you for the compliment bro! I'm glad I was able to help but also, just to let you know, I will be remastering this video in the future! Stay tuned!

[@pablofreshcobar9980]

This is the vid ive been looking for solid ass dude thanks 🙏🔥

[@BiggerShirt626]

Muchisimas gracias Carnal

[@OG187um_]

here's a tip: don't line up the seam on the 501 to put the crease, for some reason when you line up the seam it makes the levis impossible to lay flat, only align the seam if it is Ben davis or Dickies

[@BiggerShirt626]

FACTS

[@reazallykhan8614]

I waited a long time for mine to reach the uk….. but it was here………it got here in the end

[@BiggerShirt626]

Nice!

[@markking9263]

Can you do a tutorial on doing a military crease on Ben Davis shirts?

[@BiggerShirt626]

Absolutely

[@lalo438]

Preciate this vid hella been struggling mad on my 501s

[@BiggerShirt626]

Absolutely! I appreciate you appreciating this video! Feel free to contact me if you need any extra help!

[@lalo438]

@@BiggerShirt626hey after creasing the 501s and you fold them back to the creases are facing forward do you recommend ironing out wrinkles if their are any

[@BiggerShirt626]

Yes I would recommend doing so.

[@OG187um_]

I wait for the pants to dry and use steam because the creases get sharper, but if you use steam you have to starch the pants like weekly

[@BiggerShirt626]

Yes, I wouldn't recommend using steam because you are basically diluting the starch.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Indeed. Everyone has their own methods, but I've definitely found steam to be an indispensable aid for ironing.

[@drwisdom1]

I have been wearing Levis 501s since the late 1960s. I have always thought there are two 501 crimes - wearing them too short and ironing a crease. Twenty years ago I visited a friend and his wife, who grew up in Texas in the 1950s, ironed a crease in a pair of my 501s (I have over a hundred). Did I get upset. It took over a dozen washes for that embarrassment to go away. It turns out there is an additional 501 crime that wasn't invented until recently - never washing your jeans. If you want creased Levi's, get a pair of Levi's pleated Silver Tabs or Sta-Prest pants off of ebay. Those jeans/pants were designed to be creased and came that way from Levi's.

[@BiggerShirt626]

I only agree with wearing to short as a crime. To each their own my friend.

[@atomictdog1558]

Recently I've tried to crease my first Levis and failed miserably. Its way harder than Dickies. This videos is amazing, very helpful. Appreciate u taking the time to show us. Other videos show only steps a,b,m,z.... u go through the whole alphabet of steps.

[@BiggerShirt626]

Thank you man this comment really means a lot to me. I set out a goal and it was to create the best creasing tutorial on KZbin because I know when I was learning how to crease there were no good ones out there. I had to learning completely through experience alone. So I'm glad that people are recognizing that this is for sure the best, if not, one of the best tutorials out there.

[@antoniogutierrezjr7471]

Ya dickies 5 min Levi’s can be hours

[@antoniogutierrezjr7471]

Best to just have dry cleaners do it also show them where u whants the creases in the back my boy owns a dry Cleanesrs he hooks it up

[@BiggerShirt626]

Dope!!!

[@paulcarver8038]

I like Ben's alot ..do u have a video of ironing Ben's? Thanks again!

[@BiggerShirt626]

Yes sir im currently in the process of making a video that will show you how to crease a ben Davis half zip!!!

[@eliseoflores5126]

great vid 👍, this really taught me a lot & i learned from my mistakes on creasing 501s but do you know how to crease a ben davis 1/2 zip?

[@BiggerShirt626]

Thank you man I am very happy with the fact that I was able to teach you something. And I do own a couple of Ben Davis 1/2 zip shirts but I don't crease them. I could crease them If I wanted to, but since I don't have a lot of experience doing it, no.

[@6ixsidejoey661]

If you want the two creases going down the front just fold the shirt right on the center of the pocket, get a ruler and measure the distance from the zipper to that point where it’s folded and just do your best to eyeball that same distance down the rest of the shirt. It’s all about practice

[@BiggerShirt626]

Good advice! Thanks!!

[@Cuteassmf831]

Great video homie Pero does creasing pants make them look skinnier?

[@BiggerShirt626]

Technically yea if you look at the pants from the front they look a bit skinnier but from the sides they look wide.

[@Cuteassmf831]

@@BiggerShirt626 orale gracias g

[@BiggerShirt626]

Any time big dog!

[@jakelastname566]

If I’m 5’6 L28 normal build and want baggy creased Levi’s what size 501s should I get

[@Voltrical]

go 1-2 sizes up for the waist if you want to have a baggy inseam get a 34 or 36 if you want your pant to show your ankle when you sit get a 32/30

[@BiggerShirt626]

if you want a baggy look increase the inseam length!

[@ryantodd7631]

Are the jeans you're wearing in the pictures a vintage line of Levi 501's? The look like they are loose in the thighs and high waisted.

[@BiggerShirt626]

No they are not. Just the regular silver Levi 501s.

[@user-kj1wo7xz6w]

How do you put your belt like thay

[@user-kj1wo7xz6w]

Fr

[@BiggerShirt626]

Thanks for asking! Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3eYfplmd8xrhZo

[@jesseguerrero9022]

Thank you dad

[@BiggerShirt626]

You're welcome?

[@JoyceDickerson-u5l]

the inseam do not match?

[@BiggerShirt626]

correct. I explained why in the video

[@alexsantana6096]

Is it the same for the shrink to fit? I had no problem with Regular 501 but shrink to fit hard asf for some reason

[@BiggerShirt626]

Yes it would be the same. I'm not sure why you would say it's harder with the shrink to fit because if anything I would say it's easier. What exactly are you having trouble with? Maybe I can help.

[@antoniogutierrezjr7471]

Most hardest to crease even dry cleaners can’t do the back right cause if you line up the inseems it don’t line up with the back u can only line up the front also to baby cuff i must cut the bottom of the pants

[@antoniogutierrezjr7471]

Called baby cuffs

[@BiggerShirt626]

Yea I've seen people cut the ends to to a baby cuff, I prefer leaving it to use it as a guide.

[@izaigacet9437]

I got the 501 STF grey and had a lil incident and moms machine washed them. They were fresh and starched now they got all soft. Should I take it to the dry cleaner or Iron and use starch to get that fresh out the store feeling? Thanks in advance

[@izaigacet9437]

Dam foo idk how u did it but u trapped me in ur video lol I definitely learned something just like I learned to not let mama machine wash my STF 😂 glad I watched this tho. Good stuff homie

[@BiggerShirt626]

yo bro thank you so much for watching, I actually just made an updated version of this video in case you wanna give it a watch, because it also goes over some of the questions you just asked. But unfortunately you can never get that "brand new 501 feeling" after you wash them once. Even if you do not put them in the washer. Doesn't matter if you take it to the dry cleaners or do it yourself just make sure you use extra starch non-diluted.

[@wzmascara1144]

What is that think is like white water can you tell me the name so a can buy some 😁

[@BiggerShirt626]

It's called Sta-Flo and I bought mine at Walmart but it can also be found on Amazon!

[@ElJav22]

Do you use just starch or add some water as well? If so, how much do you put?

[@BiggerShirt626]

I do not add any water to the starch, thank you for asking!

[@crisf2004]

Aye G, how are u supposed to burn the crease the on the pants. You said you only do that on the shrink to fit 501's but you didn't explain how.

[@BiggerShirt626]

Just iron the crease without the bandana. Don't do it for too long just enough to burn them slightly. I do it because I like the look. I apologize if I did not explain it properly.

[@Beatbyawhiteboy]

@@BiggerShirt626 Yes, burnt crease look best.

[@Tapatio1015]

I wish I knew this before I burned my 501s and the crease is eh and the black came of its black and some white

[@BiggerShirt626]

It happens man, but I'm glad you know now.

[@pretaxbuzzard9971]

my creases turn to the inside when i sit did i do something wrong? this is frustrating me need help

[@BiggerShirt626]

They turn to the inside below your knee?

[@xmattsmind4823]

1:04:18 was funny asf 😂

[@BiggerShirt626]

Bro I completely forgot about that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elgato4619]

Wtf bro is lucky from santa Monica your pops you look like his son a lil 😂😂😂

[@BiggerShirt626]

Are you talking about Lucky that hosts the Hoodstocks podcast?

[@elgato4619]

@@BiggerShirt626 naw lucky from hardlucks podcast it's a different one

[@BiggerShirt626]

@@elgato4619 Ah ok, DM me on IG because I am unfamiliar with who you're talking about.

[@dannygonzalez6548]

Cougar action 🎬

[@BiggerShirt626]

What does that mean?

[@Cuteassmf831]

@@BiggerShirt626 it means u gonna get all the cougars with the creases😂

[@BiggerShirt626]

Oh yea LMAO I'm not gonna lie the only women who notice my creases are cougars 😂😂😂

[@OG187um_]

In my pair the seam measured 0.75in, it’s correct?

[@BiggerShirt626]

Hi, I'm not 100% sure what seam you're talking about. Are you talking about the cuff where your ankles would be? Please clarify so I can help. Thank you.

[@AMG777]

Could you teach me how to babycuff 501s?

[@BiggerShirt626]

I did in this video. Was there a part you didn't understand?

[@AMG777]

Looking back at it I think I was too faded when I wrote this comment, thanks g@@BiggerShirt626

[@BiggerShirt626]

Lmao bro I just saw this I'm dead asf 🤣🤣

[@user-nx8qi7fi4r]

Is that for any jeans or just 501?

[@BiggerShirt626]

This video is specifically tailored for 501s, but you can apply most tips and tricks to any pair of jeans.

[@matth773]

Can u post a video on how to military press a dickies shirt, I wear a 3x and I could never get the right measurements. Gracias 😎👊🏽

[@BiggerShirt626]

I've never done it before so I am not well experienced but I absolutely can learn how to do it and make a video on it! Thank you for the recommendation.

[@juanpaz2898]

The main thing is lining up the arms sleeves with the collar hem. It’s honestly preference if you want the sleeve crease to like up with the hem or for it to have the offset when the shirt is flat out in front. In order to get the v like collar, you’d need to button the shirt up and it’ll naturally fold in that way where the collar is at. Once you’ve got that down, then if you want to flare your collar, just unbutton the first button and spread the collar from the triangular tab ends and it should open. The last thing is to iron the tabs in place to get that open look with the collar flaring outward

[@BiggerShirt626]

Great advice and highly detailed! Thank you!

[@user-iw9dv4fv8b]

I use to military crease my county shirts I would use ruler make sure lines be even careful heat could burn shirt

[@victorgonzalezcayetano9928]

How to wash the 501 ?

[@BiggerShirt626]

Try not to wash them unless you have to. But never put them in the dryer.

[@Isa-cc9fp]

How much do you size up on your 501’s?

[@BiggerShirt626]

My waist measurement is a 32 I wear usually a 42, so around 10. But I can wear up to a 60.

[@Isa-cc9fp]

@@BiggerShirt626i’m a waist size 32 and 5,5 what size u think i should get if i want super baggy?

[@BiggerShirt626]

Just get like a size 60x32 🤣

[@Rigo3]

Do you have to use starch? If i dont have any

[@BiggerShirt626]

Yes you have to at least for the first time when you create the crease.

[@tucker6362]

I crease my dickies and find it not too hard at all but I’ve recently tried my 501s and have no clue how to get the crease on the middle of the back pockets when I line up the front 2 loops the back pockets are wierd and won’t lay flat

[@BiggerShirt626]

You don't want to crease the back pockets at all. The crease should come right after it.

[@Mik3tootrill]

Do you size up or stay true to size ?

[@BiggerShirt626]

I size up by a lot. My 501s I get 42x36 but I do have one pair that's size 44x32. But keep in mind I am 6'2 so they won't look baggy on me unless get a longer length. Also I'll being making a video on this channel soon explaining the benefits of wearing oversized pants, so stay tuned for that if you please.

[@Voltrical]

bro how tall r u 😳

[@BiggerShirt626]

6'2

[@oscarjimenez2621]

Just take it to the drycleaners, they’ll do it for 7 bucks

[@BiggerShirt626]

You missed the whole point of this video.

[@Bastardwnobounds]

Lazy bastard 😂

[@rnsfilms8426]

God dang homie. By the time you started to crease I fell asleep! You took forever talkimg and talking 😴

[@BiggerShirt626]

This is an old video i made a newer one mb

[@josueguerrero9960]

Quit yappin and show me how to iron my 501s

[@BiggerShirt626]

Alright lemme just go back in fucking time and redo the video

[@Sebastian-go9ih]

1 hour☠️☠️🤡

[@BiggerShirt626]

👌

[@iancraig6070]

If you crease and cuff jeans you need medical help.

[@BiggerShirt626]

I need medical help.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

Why would anyone want to do this?

[@Voltrical]

cuz is firme

[@BiggerShirt626]

It's called having class and pride. You wouldn't know about it.

[@Beatbyawhiteboy]

Clean, professional look.