I wanted to make another pair of jeans and a top to go with it. The jeans were made based on McCalls 6610 pattern. And the top was Burdastyle’s 7/2012 #108 pattern. Again, I wanted to use up old lace leftover fabric and this top was just enough for what I had left.
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Apr 15, 2013, 03.08 PMby pamchar
Wow!! These jeans fits you like a glove. I have to buy this pattern and try to sew my own jeans because I can’t find jeans that fits me.
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Apr 19, 2013, 06.51 PMby zsyzu
Thank you Pam. The only modification I did was around the legs and the length because it had kind of a “mom” fit despite the pattern’s photo. I wish you success. Finding jeans that fit can be a pain in the butt.
Apr 13, 2013, 03.16 PMby Jolands
Wow! I have never seen a selfmade jeans that fits so good as yours. Did you change a lot at the pattern? Nice top too.
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Apr 13, 2013, 09.16 PMby zsyzu
Thank you! I changed the way the jeans fit right where the hips end and the top of the thighs began. At first the leg was so wide. So I altered the pattern to be more of a skinny fit. Once you make your own jeans, it’s like you never want to buy another pair again.
Apr 13, 2013, 03.09 AMby smallone
hi. these are great. how is jeans making? I should try it because i am fed up with knees being in the wrong place…the petite persons dilemma!
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Apr 13, 2013, 01.43 PMby zsyzu
I love making jeans. It’s not that difficult and this pattern is particularly good. I cut a size 8 for the hip area to be comfortable but took it in quite a bit around the thighs and rest of the leg. But that’s the best part, you can customize jeans until you are satisfied with the cut and length. I just recommend basting your seams until you are happy with the result. Good luck!
Apr 13, 2013, 04.15 PMby smallone
hey thanks great tip! now i just need to find the time to try :)
Apr 12, 2013, 11.49 PMby Kovu
this looks great! I aways thought jeans would be hard to fit but you make it look possible. Love the top too.
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Apr 13, 2013, 01.44 PMby zsyzu
Thank you! This pattern is incredibly easy and once you make your own jeans it can be hard to stop. I recommend a denim that is light weight for your first pair and that it has a bit of stretch to it. Heavier denim in the beginning can be daunting. Good luck!
Apr 12, 2013, 09.54 PMby Mary Athey
fabulous jeans, they’re so well made and a great fit. love the top as well x
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Apr 13, 2013, 01.45 PMby zsyzu
Thank you Mary!
Apr 12, 2013, 09.32 PMby Kasiorist
gorgeous pair of jeans, zsyzu! great job, congrats.
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Apr 13, 2013, 01.45 PMby zsyzu
Thank you! I’m glad you like them!