Pants/Jeans have been on my 'must learn' list for a little while and I've been reading anything that I could find on pant fitting, but do you think I understand it - NO! Earlier in the year I attempted a New Look pattern, very straight forward ... back, front, band, side zip - what a disaster!
Thanks to the wonderful world of sewing blogs I discovered the Jalie Jean pattern - I read a number of blogs and Pattern Reviews looking for the hook, but it seemed that this pattern was fail proof ... my kinda pattern! I placed my order and picked up some rather cheap stretch denim ($20 for 2.6m), thinking that if it all went to custard again I hadn't really spent a lot of money!
I chose the low rise option in a size u (US size 8), based on my hip measurement. My waist isn't as small as the pattern suggests it should be for that size, but I figured that because they were low rise that wouldn't matter and I could adjust the waist band if necessary.
I selected a light weight denim so it would be easy on the sewing machine and I didn't have bulk to deal with. The only adjustment I made to these jeans was to the leg style and length. The pattern is a bootleg jean, I adjusted that to a straight leg and added two inches to the length. My biggest pet hate about RTW jeans, is they just don't make them long enough for my legs.
I am super over the moon with how these jeans have sewn up. I can't believe how easy they were to make actually. And look, I can even wear a pair of heels with my jeans!
I'm ready to make my next pair! I would also like to make a pair of skinny jeans, which I am thinking is just a re-shape of the leg from above the knee?
This will be my final project for Indie Pattern Month, whew! I have completely exceeded my own expectations this month - I only planned on making one garment which was My Cordova. That came together so quickly that I started on the Go Anywhere Dress. I finished that last weekend and had the pleasure of wearing it this week :-) Next on my 'to do' list were the jeans ... because they were pants I thought it would take me ages with a little frustration thrown in; how wrong was I! Check out the other awesome projects, by talented people on the Pinterest Board
Wow! I love your jeans, it fits you perfectly. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hana it's such a great pattern.
DeleteThese look great, Sandra. I see loads more self-made jeans in your future ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have had this pattern for ages, but am still a bit chicken to give it a go?!
I would really encourage you to get that pattern out and make jeans! The Jalie instructions are fantastic.
DeleteThese are fantastic! They're awesome on you, great fit. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks :-) Next - denim shopping!
DeleteOh wow these look fantastic. And so now you can spend up large on some expensive denim with impunity LOLOL.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about getting this pattern for ages ... maybe I'll get on with it, though I am still somewhat traumatised by the skinnies an all!
I think there are a couple of small tweeks that I could make, which scares me a little, but practice makes perfect aye :-) I would really recommend this pattern.
DeleteWell done! your new jeans look absolutely terrific! Since I started making my own I've never had such well-fitting jeans either :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :-) I'll need to start the search for rivets so I really get the RTW look!
DeleteThese look amazing. Well done on making a great pair of jeans.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was surprisingly enjoyable!
DeleteYou so inspired me to tackle jeans! Thanks for all your helpful information. I'll be making them again, and like you, think I would prefer a straighter leg. Yours are awesome!
ReplyDeleteUghh I really need to try these. I'm way too scared to try pants again after a couple of really weird shapes... heh. But I have heard so many amazing things about this pattern I really should give it another go
ReplyDeleteI was stumped with the whole pants thing, but after trying this pattern I have a heap more confidence. I will make a couple changes to my second and third pair, but just minor really.
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