I’m pretty excited to reveal this post today! I’ve been sewing jeans! That’s right, I sewed myself a pair of jeans. A while ago I would never have thought this was something I would do. But, I’ve really been working on sewing more for myself, so I found a pattern, some fabric, a jean button, a few button studs and started sewing… and here is the result. Pretty fabulous if I do say so myself…
Tomorrow I’ll be sharing some tips for sewing jeans, but today I’m just focusing on this pair of great fitting jeans. I used the Burda Anita Pattern #6006. The pattern was easy to follow and the sizing was perfect. I may have underestimated the size of my derriere, so the back isn’t quite as high as I would like. But the fit is otherwise perfect.
I was pretty nervous about putting in the zipper. I’ve only ever done a faux fly on the jeans I made for my boys last fall. I’ll share a few more thoughts about the fly on these jeans in tomorrows post. Here’s a closer look.
I decided to make these kind of a cropped length for spring and I think the rolled cuff is amazing.
This pattern had two different pockets on the back. I’m not sure if they were pocket options or you were suppose to use both… I sewed up both and then decided it looked really strange having two different pockets, SO I made up another right pocket and sewed two right pockets for a fabulous looking backside.
I was able to use a real jean button {just hammered it in!} and some cute rivits on the pockets. These details and my colored top-stitching really give these the look of store bought jeans. Check out this post with my 10 TIPS FOR SEWING JEANS. Great thoughts to get your started sewing jeans!
Here are a few other projects I’ve made for myself.
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DesignedByBH says
I LOVE them and they do fit so well! Pinned and Stumbled! 🙂
– Brooke –
Mel says
They look fabulous! Well done, not sure I personally could make my own jeans but you’ve certainly rocked them!
Emily says
thanks, and I’ve seen your sew a thing or two! I think you could with a pattern ;o)
LydiaF says
Wow Emily they look fantastic! You should be really pleased 🙂
Emily says
thanks! I really am so happy. Already thinking of making jean shorts for summer, or a skirt!
Jackie says
Wow. Love it. This gives me hope that maybe one day I will do the same, and another thing to add to my ever-growing to do one day list. Looking forward to the tips post.
Emily says
Ha! I know, my todo list never gets shorter, because I am always adding to it!
Jenya says
This makes you my sewing hero 🙂
Sasha says
They look indeed fabulous … I think I might follow your example and try to make a pair for myself!
Cathy Schroeder says
wow, em, im so impressed.
Jessi Fearon (@TheBudgetMama) says
I love this! I’m in desperate need of new jeans. I swear none of my jeans fit correctly, it drives me crazy! Thank you for sharing.
Visiting from ABFOL!
Mindie Hilton says
Those look really great! Cute outfit. I have never thought about sewing my own jeans. This is inspiring. If you have not shared yet at the Bacon Time linky, I would love for you to do so.
Emily says
thanks for stopping by!
Megin says
Great job, Emily! You make it sound pretty easy and they turned out great.
Thank you for sharing this at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
Emily says
you are welcome! Love that party!!
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured yesterday! – –
Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com
Emily says
yeah!! thanks!!
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