...ok, since making jeans is a new journey for me, I think I need to document my process. I am getting a WHOLE LOT of help from my new SMTgr friend Tonya Martin; from choosing my pattern size, making adjustments (especially in the crouch area), construction and installing the hardware. I'm a firm believer that "when the student is ready - the teacher will appear", thank God for that!
I am doing lots of research too - there's a magnitude of information out there. Another one of my favorite virtual teachers is Peggy Sagers. In this video she talks about treating denim with Coke, fitting, pocket placement, and zipper construction.
This might help others, and it helps me because I won't have to search for the video again since I have it posted here. On with the journey...