You betcha! These jeans are McCall5142, more affectionately known as "mom jeans". That's just fine, because--well, that's what I am! I made the relaxed fit version from a striated blue denim that was in my stash.
I followed the Jeans Sew-Along on PR, and there was a lot of really great information about sewing jeans. These have a contoured waistband, which is faced with red bandanna fabric. The fly facing is the same fabric, as are the pockets. I used a red zipper. White top stitching with heavy-weight thread.
I love these jeans. They fit well and feel good. I prefer really dark denim, and have a couple pieces of indigo to make more. I ordered another jeans pattern from JenniferStern. She has a couple of jeans patterns. One is for "curvy girls", and I definitely qualify! When that pattern gets here, I'll work on it, and make another pair of jeans. Both the McCall and Stern patterns are designed for non-stretch denim. I have other jeans patterns for stretch fabric, including the Jalie pattern that's so popular on the sew-along.
I've also been working on t-shirts, and have fabric on order to make a few more. Today, I cut out the CJPatterns Inset Jacket and it's ready to sew.
Have a great week everyone!
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I love the red lining. I love peekaboo fabrics that hide in jackets,jeans and under skirts. Too cute!
Love the bandana facings! Great jeans Gwen! I need to get busy and make some too!
Nice job, Gwen! Nothing like having some red wear no one else knows...
Those jeans are Great!!! With a capital "G"!!! I love the red trim, too. Mom jeans are for moms and grandmoms and that's what we are!
Love your jeans, I bet they fit good. I have yet to try jeans, got to put that on my list too.
Those look very nice! I can't wait to get through my class so I can start sewing some pants too!
That little touch of red bandana would add $20 to the cost of RTW jeans. Aren't you glad you sew? :)
Very nice jeans. I love your red zip and bandana print.
They look great. Jeans have been on my sewing list for so long it's about time I made some. I am inspired by you and everyone else who has made awesome jeans lately.
Love the lining.
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Great job!--I need to make some jeans--can't find RTW that fits right! (where have we all heard that story before???) Your success is great inspiration for me. Thanks!
You have a great pair of jeans! You've inspired me to get going on the jeans that are on my sewing list!! Hummn...may even add red inside since I like yours so much.
Great jeans and love the touch of whimsy by adding the red color!
Love the lining. So cute.
Gwen.. I love the bandana fabric. be original.
greetings, Paco
Those are cute jeans! I'll have to see how your JenniferStern pair come out, I've been eyeing her Khakis pattern.
Great jeans! I love the zipper and the lining. very designer :)
Your jeans look great! Thanks for linking to the
Jennifer Stern jeans. They look like they might be a good pattern to try also.
I'm making a jean skirt and then may make up my Jalie jeans.
Now this is what sewing is all about, beautiful pieces that are better than anything you can get off a rack! Gwen, I love your jeans!
I love the contrast fabric and zipper! It's so nice to put a garment on knowing there's something pretty nobody sees but me! How do you topstitch on such thick fabric? Any tips?
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Great looking jeans.
Your jeans look fabulous!! Well done!
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That red fabric is wonderful! Love, love, love it!
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