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Description
I re-fashioned an old pair of my boyfriend’s jeans into a fab pair for myself.
The top is one I made earlier from Patrones Joven 285 (Blouson 1).
More here.
Material Notes
Women’s jean pattern 12 from Knipmode February 2006
Old pair of jeans (pockets, waistband modified from the original, belt carriers used as is).
Seam ripper
Tailor’s shears
Sharps machine needle (size 80)
Hammer-on jean buttons
Brother NS-20
Clear panel presser foot
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
Credits
- theperfectnose
- buttonshop on ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lot-12-20mm-SWiVEL-No-Sew-Jean-TACK-DISH-Button-SETTER-Tool-20thun-G-/120996216081?pt=AU_Sewing&hash=item1c2befbd11
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Oct 8, 2012, 06.02 PMby merche
Alright, these are seriously funky! The look awesome on you. I´m your fan too ;)
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Oct 9, 2012, 10.17 AMby buddingnaturalist
Thanks Merche. That means a lot coming from you!
Oct 8, 2012, 03.04 PMby joost52
I hereby declare myself a fan. This is awesome work! I have pretty much declared my love to you ( http://makemypattern.com/posts/Giving-old-jeans-a-new-life-Now-with-more-awesome ) after seeing this :)
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Oct 9, 2012, 10.17 AMby buddingnaturalist
Thanks Joost, much appreciated and best of luck with the pattern design, I’ll be following your progress closely.