It all started with a pocket design 🙂 I have avoided making Jeans in the last 15 years or so of my sewing life because the fit is imperative and I always thought that jeans made at home would look like jeans made a t home, feel me?
But this past Friday I was looking at the denim fabric I had purchased and was thinking of making a skirt, then I had pulled out my pocket design notebook and started playing with this pocket, after it was all done I knew it had to go on some jeans so…
I took out about 3 different Big 4 patterns and I was like “fitting this is going to be a nightmare so I scratched that and took my measurements again and decided to make them from scratch using just the measurements I took and some paper and then taking in the design features I knew I loved:
I wanted them below my waist but not so low that I could not sit without fer of showing ass crack..okay!!! then I knew that I personally love my jeans to be snug and that I love wide legs that cover my shoes so I off I went and this is result of my first EVER pair of JEANS!!!
This is the pocket I designed.
Back View:
Side View:
Front View:
On Saturday I was so short on time because I had been working on my jeans that I forgot to make a new dress for church on Sunday, so I pulled out my trusty V8489 and a few hrs later I had finished my dress for church, girl! you know I cant go to church on Sunday wearing something I had already worn…that is the vanity in me, pray for me 🙂 LOL
This is what I am working on now, I need to do some fitting add some shoulder pads (made at home from batting) and then finish up hopefully this week. This fabric is a nightmare to work with because it frays like nobodies business.
Then I made this top to wear with my jeans for now until I finish my jacket (pic above) which was my initial thought.
It is Simplicity 2804 sorry for the bad pic, but it was late and the lighting was bad 😦
Here it is on the dress form before modifications (I did not like how long the bodice was even though I cut out the top it seemed too long so I took off about 2″ before adding the band.
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Everything looks great, BUT those jeans are super fabulous! They look like premium denim trousers! I love the pocket and the fit is incredible!
I do love the jeans and everything else.
I love your jeans excellent maybe i will try now. Im not so afraid now
Awesome Jeans! I have instructions on how to draft my own sitting on my sewing table but my knitting keeps calling me instead.I totally get your “I have to have a new dress every sunday” When I lived in the south and wore dresses to church I had the mentality that I could not wear the same outfit more than once in a 12 month period. I have since grown out of that. Mainly because I went to art school and rarely had time to think about it all.
WOW!!! The jeans look like you bought them from the store. Great job!!
GIRL! Everything looks great! Those jeans are SUPERB!!!!!!!!!! You know I feel you on that Saturday project 🙂
I love all the pieces especially the denim. The pockets looks fabulous. Is it possible for you to do a tutorial on the welt pockets. I have not been able to find one that is easy to understand.
You are too fabulous. I love the way your jeans came out. I love my jeans to fit that way as well. I swear that you and Erica B are my favorite sewing divas and Cidell can’t forget here. I can’t wait to see that jacket finished.
I love everythng that you made especially the jeans I wish I could find the right pattern to make a pair. You are so very talented
Your new jeans ROCK. Totally! I’m in awe that you drafted those yourself…I hope to be that good someday! Pants intimidate me.I love your new top as well…keep the inspiration coming! 😀
You are just amazing!!! If I could make a pair of jeans that looked like that, I would never buy any again. I have a thing about wearing the same thing twice also. I do wear the same thing twice, but I put alot of space between it. However, I can’t sew as fast as you 😦 so I have to buy some clothing.
Those jeans are Fantastic. What a great butt fit! I’ll be calling in a few years when my 8yo hits teendom and needs good fitting jeans. She’s already having butt fit issues LOL! LA to Lancaster? Just a measley little hour. No biggie. I’m a county social worker. Done the drive many, many times. Notice, I said I’d be calling YOU rather than trying to figure out how to do it myself LOL! Some things are better left to the pros. Love reading your blog and You’re one of the bloggers who’s inspired me to really get back in shape. Thanks!
Those jeans are just FAB! Can I order a pair? J/K 😀 I actually have some demin cut out and ready to go. I can only hope mine turn out as fantastic as yours.
Those jeans are so freakin’ fabulous!!!
As always, your garments are great!! I can only aspire… I truly enjoy your blog and wish I could find the time to do more sewing.
Girl, amazing jeans! Geeesh, how’d ya do that?
Ok, I am very impressed and in awe of how quick you sew. To sew a dress in time for church the next day is amazing.
Great jeans! They fit you so perfectly. And a pretty nice quick church dress too!
Mimi girl, those jeans are fantabulous! They definitely don’t look home-made. I love your blog!
Mimi, great job on all the sewing. Those jeans are so incredible, the fit, the fabric and the pockets, everthing is fantastic. I like your dress and top, heading to check out the link for the top. Thanks for always having such wonderful inspiration.
Fantastic sewing! Your jeans pockets are very clever.
Those jeans are fabulous – love the pocket details nad the fit is really working for you!
SUPER FANTABULOUS JEANS!! Awesome job, Mimi, well done!
Love the jeans you really did a great job I don’t buy jeans anymore because they do not fit correctly. Your jeasns look perfect Good job. Some one wanted a tutorial on welt pockets. I purchased a video from Peggy Sagers showing how to make welt pockets and it is excellent
Fab jeans. Great dress and top.
The jeans are great! I’m jealous of your fitting talent. A new dress for EVERY Sunday? Wow.
You’re jeans are fabulous!! (It’s given that everything you make is amazing!) I wish I had a pair that fit like that… Awesome job!
Oh, you did a great job. The fitting of the jeans is awesome, they look great and not home sewn at all.
I love love love all of the featured items! Especially that black and white paired with the yellow accessories.I frequent your blog but do not comment enough – you do beautiful work!
Mimi you are so cute! the jeans are hot!I wondered if the dresses were for Sunday…I understand about not wearing a dress once before…what woman does not! you were the first to admit it out loud!
WOW!!! Awsome jeans!You and Erica B (rolling eyes – I’m so jealous)And then you make two other items to boot? How do you accomplish all this with 6 KIDS too! I’m truly baffled. I think you must have some elves living with you.
Your jeans are so great. What method did you use to draft them?
Wow! I wish I could make a pair of Jeans that fit that well and looked that good. You are extremely talented!
nice ass
I love the jeans and the black and white top! I want to make jeans too, but as you said, I am afraid fitting will be a nightmare.The dress also looks great!
Everything really does look great! Those jeans are a perfect fit!
Ok! Now we know who is the best!! Great fit, even the thighs, which is the hardest to do. Nice use of a semi-bounded pocket. I think that you can grade the back(butt) seam, and use some binding to reinforce the seam. Oh yea, before I forget,:”Baby got back!”
Those jeans are AMAZING! They look 10 times better than anything you could buy! I love seeing the things you’ve made. I’ve always been reluctant to do pants because of the fit. But now I know there is hope for me.
I’m having a hard time believing this is your FIRST pair of jeans! They look fabu! I’m still too scared to even try pants, talk less of jeans… And making a new dress for church each week – whaaaat?! You’re definitely inspiring, Mimi…
Wow, you jeans look and fit great. You know what’s coming next. When is class in session. I was dicussing jeans last night with a class mate. He’s making a pair for himself. I would so love to make myself a pair. In all my years I have only been able to find one pair of jeans that fit me great and…I can’t fit those anymore. : D I’ve been following your blog for a little bit. I’m a fashion student and you have been an inspiration to me. You’ve assisted me silently in getting my sewing room in order. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
The jeans are awesome, especially with your designer touch. The dress is killer and you made it in a couple of hours? Wow! And the top is too cute. Girl, how do you get so much sewing done?
Those jeans look amazing on you! Great job. I just found your blog and have been enjoying looking at the pics of your work. Very inspirational.