Thank you for all your encouragement with the jeans!
I have spent about 7 hours on the jeans today.
I'm haven't even completed step 3 of the 10 steps of the J Stern Designs jeans pattern, but I feel like I'm half way done. Maybe I'm naive.
Done:
- front pockets
- zipper
- CF seam
- back yoke
- CB seam
To do:
- topstitch CB seam
- back pockets
- inseam & side seams
- waistband
- buttonhole
- shank button
- hem
Impressions:
- this is fun!
- jeans topstitching thread is amazing.
- switching back and forth between topstitching thread and regular thread isn't as annoying as I thought it would be.
- sometimes my machine sounds like it's groaning.
Be well!
Looking so good to me!
ReplyDeleteYour topstitching looks very impressive.
ReplyDeleteIf you can access a 2nd sewing machine, use it as the topstitching machine.
I know, it's short notice. I should have mentioned this before:(
I find the zip is the worst bit so you're on the downhill slope now!
ReplyDeleteThis are looking very good! Love the topstitching!
ReplyDeleteThey are already amazing, so imagine how fabulous they will be when finished! The pockets and topstitching do take time, but just enjoy the journey.
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you, they're going to be fantabulous! Once you've made your first pair, you'll want to make several more and you'll never buy RTW again! If I wanted to (read: worked hard enough), I could crank out a pair today. Having two sewing machines really helps cut down on time. I use one for sewing the seams and the other for topstitching.
ReplyDeleteThey are looking awesome. Great Job. Love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired! They look soooooo good.
ReplyDeleteYour topstitching looks awesome, Kyle! Looking forward to seeing the finished pair.
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