I'm new to raw denim and recently bought a pair of Naked and Famous Weird Guy Left Hand Twill Naked & Famous Denim Men's Weird Guy, Left Hand Twill Selvedge, 31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AAVI3AS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xiwpybYDC639V . The jeans were too baggy so I got them tailored and now they fit perfectly. I realized I should try to soak them but I should've done it before getting them hemmed because of shrinkage. Now I'm afraid to soak them because they're going to shrink too much.
I heard that the type of denim that these jeans are will not shrink that much so that's good. Now I just want some soaking tips.
1.) Can I soak in a clean bucket or do I need to lay them flat in a tub?
2.) To minimize shrinkage should I use hot or cold water?
3.) I read somewhere that hanging them to dry upside down reduces shrinkage. Is that true?
4.) How long should I soak them for and how long will it take to dry?
Thanks so much!