Advice on making jeans? - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T05:54:02Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/advice-on-making-jeans?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A34188&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI was just going to chime in…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-18:6365347:Comment:348422011-05-18T18:04:00.260ZSarahhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Sarah
I was just going to chime in with the link to <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeans%20Sew-Along" target="_blank">Peter's Jeans Sew-Along</a>, but Shannon beat me to it! :) Peter has made several pairs of jeans and he really explains it in a matter-of-fact way.
I was just going to chime in with the link to <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeans%20Sew-Along" target="_blank">Peter's Jeans Sew-Along</a>, but Shannon beat me to it! :) Peter has made several pairs of jeans and he really explains it in a matter-of-fact way. I've thought about this a bit…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-18:6365347:Comment:345452011-05-18T00:36:03.222ZAmy Stantonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/AmyStanton
<p>I've thought about this a bit more during the day, and have a couple of things to add...</p>
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<p>First, don't get discouraged if your first couple of pairs aren't as perfect as you would wish them to be. Admittedly, I'm a slow learner, but it took me several tries before I ended up creating jeans that I really, really loved. </p>
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<p>It's worth every bit of effort. I have never ended up with jeans from the store that fit me as half, cost as little, or reflected my…</p>
<p>I've thought about this a bit more during the day, and have a couple of things to add...</p>
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<p>First, don't get discouraged if your first couple of pairs aren't as perfect as you would wish them to be. Admittedly, I'm a slow learner, but it took me several tries before I ended up creating jeans that I really, really loved. </p>
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<p>It's worth every bit of effort. I have never ended up with jeans from the store that fit me as half, cost as little, or reflected my personality as well as my homemade versions.</p>
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<p>Also, if you want to get really fancy, I wrote a summary of how I designed the stitching for the back pocket on one pair of my jeans here:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.quixoticpixels.com/blog/2010/07/designing-stitch-patterns-for-jeans-pockets/">http://www.quixoticpixels.com/blog/2010/07/designing-stitch-patterns-for-jeans-pockets/</a></p>
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<p>Have fun!</p> Great thread - great resource…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-17:6365347:Comment:344622011-05-17T15:36:34.391ZAnn Jensenhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/AnnJensen
Great thread - great resources - I've just orded a half a dusin books on pants sewing from the liberary - hopefully I can get started on the 26th. I've followed MPB Jean sew-a-long closely and it's been so inspiring. I think it would be fun making jeans.
Great thread - great resources - I've just orded a half a dusin books on pants sewing from the liberary - hopefully I can get started on the 26th. I've followed MPB Jean sew-a-long closely and it's been so inspiring. I think it would be fun making jeans. I have made a number of jeans…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-17:6365347:Comment:340982011-05-17T14:47:49.003ZAmy Stantonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/AmyStanton
I have made a number of jeans--in fact, they're one of my favorite things to sew, simply because you can get creative with top-stitching etc.<br />
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Along with MPB's sew-along posts, I'd also highly recommend looking through this patternreview thread on Jeans tips & tricks:<br />
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<a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/40960" target="_blank">http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/40960</a><br />
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If you end up confused by the fly instructions, Sandra Betzina's video…
I have made a number of jeans--in fact, they're one of my favorite things to sew, simply because you can get creative with top-stitching etc.<br />
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Along with MPB's sew-along posts, I'd also highly recommend looking through this patternreview thread on Jeans tips & tricks:<br />
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<a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/40960" target="_blank">http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/40960</a><br />
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If you end up confused by the fly instructions, Sandra Betzina's video is great:<br />
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<a href="http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3831/video-an-easy-flat-fly-front-zipper" target="_blank">http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3831/video-an-easy-flat-fly-front-zipper</a><br />
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If you don't end up with enough zipper coverage when using that method, I also like the Hot Patterns fly tutorial:<br />
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<a href="http://www.hotpatterns.com/products/HP-1101-Plain-%26-Simple-Slouchy-Fly%252dFront-Skirt.html" target="_blank">http://www.hotpatterns.com/products/HP-1101-Plain-%26-Simple-Slouchy-Fly%252dFront-Skirt.html</a><br />
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Good luck! I too have jeans on my list t…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-17:6365347:Comment:343612011-05-17T13:39:35.935ZShannon Gruber Burchardhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/ShannonGruberBurchard
I too have jeans on my list to make. Male Patterned Boldness just did a sew-along <a target="_blank" href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeans%20Sew-Along">http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeans%20Sew-Along</a>. Take a look at his posts. He has good tips and is an entertaining read. Good Luck!
I too have jeans on my list to make. Male Patterned Boldness just did a sew-along <a target="_blank" href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeans%20Sew-Along">http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/search/label/Jeans%20Sew-Along</a>. Take a look at his posts. He has good tips and is an entertaining read. Good Luck! Hah we shall see Cathe! I'm o…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-17:6365347:Comment:341912011-05-17T12:18:43.921ZSteviehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/StevieTucker
<p>Hah we shall see Cathe! I'm on a mass cutting mission today!</p>
<p>The pattern is McCalls M5142. Its from the people that wrote "Real Pants for Real People" according to the booklet. But I have trouble with RTW trousers fitting let alone making my own to fit my odd body</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968415908?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968415908?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> I'm making view D just plain straight leg…</p>
<p>Hah we shall see Cathe! I'm on a mass cutting mission today!</p>
<p>The pattern is McCalls M5142. Its from the people that wrote "Real Pants for Real People" according to the booklet. But I have trouble with RTW trousers fitting let alone making my own to fit my odd body</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968415908?profile=original"><img class="align-full" width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968415908?profile=RESIZE_320x320"/></a>I'm making view D just plain straight leg jeans.</p> Hi Stevie,
What pattern are…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-17:6365347:Comment:341882011-05-17T11:56:29.431ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Hi Stevie,<br />
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What pattern are you using? I have absolutely no advice (nice, so unhelpful of me) but I'm so curious how you go about this. Please let me know and good luck, it does sound a bit overwhelming but if anyone can figure it out, you can!
Hi Stevie,<br />
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What pattern are you using? I have absolutely no advice (nice, so unhelpful of me) but I'm so curious how you go about this. Please let me know and good luck, it does sound a bit overwhelming but if anyone can figure it out, you can! Hi Stevie,
I made some Johd…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-17:6365347:Comment:343522011-05-17T11:14:11.071ZTrish Blairhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/TrishBlair
<p>Hi Stevie,</p>
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<p>I made some Johdpur Jeans when I was at Tech - if you can believe that! </p>
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<p>Denim needles are a must - they are strong. </p>
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<p>Keeping bulk to a minimum is also necessary unless you want to break said needles. Hand turn the fly wheel instead of using the pedal will also save needles. </p>
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<p>You could teach yourself a trad. denim stitch - Flatfell - to imitate the look of your other jeans - you see it on the outside leg seam - you…</p>
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<p>I made some Johdpur Jeans when I was at Tech - if you can believe that! </p>
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<p>Denim needles are a must - they are strong. </p>
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<p>Keeping bulk to a minimum is also necessary unless you want to break said needles. Hand turn the fly wheel instead of using the pedal will also save needles. </p>
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<p>You could teach yourself a trad. denim stitch - Flatfell - to imitate the look of your other jeans - you see it on the outside leg seam - you have to do it before you sew the inside leg seam.</p>
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<p>Slightly thicker topstitching thread will make it stand out more - if you are bothering to do it - people may as well see it! Or you could experiment with running two threads from the top of your machine down and into the one needle - maybe do a test of this first! Your machine may freak out!. It needs to be very accurate and two lines equal distance apart - consistently! Hard!</p>
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<p>Here is a quick tip, instead of cutting triangle notches around the pieces, do a wee snip into the seam allowance - so much easier . But don't cut so deep it will fray when made up - you want the snip to be caught up in the overlocking.</p>
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<p>Can't wait to see the photo! I am thinking of doing Sailor Pants in Denim- but I really want to find a nice stretch denim - so much more comfey!</p>
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<p>Good Luck!</p>
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<p>Trish</p>