Back in June I made my first pair of jeans with the much loved Jalie pattern. After wearing those jeans for a wee while I was keen to make small adjustments and try different styles.
Here's the list of adjustments for this pair
- lengthen the pattern by 5"
- narrowed the bootleg - not straight but not as flared as the pattern
- added depth to the waistband
- cut 1/4" off the CB yoke at the wasit only and tapered down
- drafted a flap for the back pocket and lowered the pocket placement
- lowered the curve of the front pockets
- added a coin pocket to the right front pocket - which didn't work that well!
This is only the second time I have sewn a fly front! It was much better than my first, but still has some improvement to do. I might need to make a skirt with a fly front!
For the back pockets I drafted pocket flaps using the shape of the bottom of the pocket and then lined them with some cotton (received in the Winter Swap), ideal match if you ask me. I also used the same fabric for the front pocket lining. haha have you spotted that I am missing a button!
I'm calling these my high heel jeans, as I can only wear them with high heals, or a boot as in these photos. Something I've never been able to do before - RTW can only be worn with flats because of the lack of length!!!
My next is a pair of skinnies :) I made further adjustments (more like tweaks) to the pattern immediately that I finished this pair, while it was still fresh in my mind. I got the fabric at the last Fabric Store sale ... so I'm good to go, just need a splash of time!
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I have made a few pairs of Jalie myself. I like what you have done with the pockets.
ReplyDeleteBootie isn't something I am blessed with, so pocket features helps! Super easy to do as well.
DeleteWhat a fantastic pair of jeans! They look perfect on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks. They feel great too.
DeleteWauw, great pair of jeans! I wouldn't worry to much about that fly front. I have one pair of RTW jeans and there is something of with the fly, so it's always gaping... If I liked wearing pants, I would definitely try this pattern too!
ReplyDeleteThe fly gets a little hidden under a belt :-) I love a good pair of jeans.
DeleteWoah!! These are gorgeous, I can't even believe you sewed them! They fit you so well and the stitching looks perfect. I have not attempted jeans yet. Too scary right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm super impressed with the top-stitch thread I chose :-)
DeleteI love this pattern! These are great. I love the changes you made to the front and back pockets. I made this pattern- first jeans and fly front ever. Jeans aren't as hard as I thought they would be. I plan to make more and make changes- we can learn something new each time!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the skinnies you make!
Thanks :-) I know I thought they would be hard as well, but they are surprising easy, apart from the fly but I think that is just practice.
DeleteHey I recognise that flowery fabric! :D Glad to see it in action. These jeans are GREAT, you did an amazing job and seriously isn't this the best thing about sewing? Making clothes that actually fit our bodies, rather than having to deal with modern RTW? I'm not even who RTW fits correctly!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it look great - perfect match for my jeans :-) I love jeans, so to make my own is just like nothing I had ever imagined - I thought I would have to pay mega prices for ever for an average fit.
DeleteOOO oooo oooo! Love these. Magic eh? And I can't wait to see your skinnies either. I'll be picking your brains as I am about to pick up mine again and try to fix the crotch. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteTruely Jalie is a great pattern and I have had to do very minor tweaks to get a great fit, which makes me kinda to nervous to try any other pattern.
DeleteHot damn! These are great, I'm super impressed. I really want to take on pants but am fairly convinced none of them will fit me. You've done a beautiful job of these!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy. I'm still pretty affraid to try another pant pattern because I'm not confident I would know how to fix any fitting problems. But this pattern is pretty good straight out of the envelope, so for now I'm just sticking to these.
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