...finally cut the Ginger Jeans pattern that I've had in my stash since '14 or '15. This is taking some real nerve for me people.
I am learning a lot already. I cut on a single layer for the legs and mirroring the back and front pieces. My pattern weights came in really handy because trying to pin was a real "no go". I am not a rotary cutter, but in this case my pieces were cut in a jiffy using it. Stitching will start this weekend because of my self inflicted rule: "if I cut it - I must stitch it". I am really excited about the process...
After my first pair of jeans I became addicted to sewing them! You may end up enjoying this! Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping I will become addicted too Judith.
DeleteIt is looking good so far! Good luck with the muslin!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vanessa.
DeleteWhat a fun print for a muslin! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteThe front pockets had me wondering if I COULD do it Diane. I installed them wrong I later found out, but they are in and functional. I'll do better on the real pair.
DeleteFaye, I think this print is wonderful - and for a muslin it will be quite wearable afterwards, even if only at home. I've pulled out my pattern now...
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah. I WILL WEAR THESE if I can get them to fit.
DeleteI'd wear that print in a hot second. I hope the muslin turns out, because I'd LOVE to see these on you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marcy. I'm working slow due to work but I am determined to see this through.
DeleteLove that print; can't wait to see your jeans!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteWhat a fun print! And, like you, I'm still in mourning over the passing of Hancock's. I drive by the old store every day on my way to work...the sign is still on the shopping center marquee... :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they took the Hancock's sign down here. I don't think I appreciated them enough!
DeleteJeans in a fun print? Wonderful! WHich rise are you using? High or lower?
ReplyDeleteThank you Bunny. I'm doing the high rise.
DeleteYou may be surprised-- the giraffe print might be quite wearable. Eagerly waiting to see the finished jeans! And... what's that about washing in coke? Please explain! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope they are wearable Samina. The thing about washing the denim in coke is that it softens the denim up - and it did work. I used two 16oz. bottles in the detergent section of my top loader when I did it. Although I washed and dried the denim 3 times, I only used coke in the first wash.
DeleteOh I hope they turn out! Giraffe print jeans would be so fun. I bet with your neutral Toaster Sweater they'd look fabulous! The jeans I wear most often are a sateen with a giraffe texture. They're a neutral tan, but they're still really fun. Have fun stitching!
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth!
DeleteGood luck Faye! I am sure your jeans will turn out great in that fun giraffe print. The way I see it, if you can make a coat, you can make a pair of jeans. Jeans are just pants with lots of topstitching. I started making the Ginger Jeans months ago sometime in November, but I stopped working on them because I had so much going on and finally picked them up again last weekend. I look forward to seeing your version!
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