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RISE 12″ WAIST 32″ THIGH 11¾″ KNEE 8¾″ OPENING 9¾″
421, size 31

Technical flat drawn to scale from the size chart.

Sugar Cane

421

A bootcut based on a 1979 pattern: fitted to the knee, then opening out to the hem.

Your size31

For a 32″ waist (our default: enter yours). Size 31’s waistband measures 32″, right at your waist. Selvedge gives about an inch with wear, so a waistband that starts at your waist ends up comfortable, not loose.

Sized for a 32″ waist in
Maker’s fit name
Bootcut (1979 model)
Fabric
14oz sanforized selvedge
Weight
14 oz
Maker
Tokyo
Shrinkage & finish
Sanforized, rinsed; the waist gives up to 1" with wear Hemming and cuffing guide
Where to buy

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Measured profile

at size 31
Rise
high
Thigh
regular
Taper
Straight
Opening
wide
Other sizes

421 size chart

Units
in cm
TAG 30 31 32 33 34 36 38
Waist 31 32 33 34 35 37½ 39
Front rise 11¾ 12 12¼ 12½ 12¾ 13 13½
Back rise 15¼ 15¼ 15¾ 16 16 16½ 17
Thigh 11½ 11¾ 12 12½ 12½ 13 13¾
Knee 8½ 8¾ 9 9¼ 9¼ 9½ 9¾
Leg opening 9¾ 9¾ 10 10 10¼ 10½ 10¾
Inseam 32¾ 32¾ 32¾ 33 32 32¾ 33

Inches; thigh, knee and opening are measured flat. Transcribed from Self Edge (published in inches). Retailers measure differently; confirm with the seller before you buy.

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