tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post4796131858492842253..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Thinking about JEANS... plus contest winner!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66297678904259357882011-04-12T09:00:01.593-04:002011-04-12T09:00:01.593-04:00I have had my ideal pair of jeans in mind for year...I have had my ideal pair of jeans in mind for years. They have a button fly and cinch back. However I think I wanna do my own thing on the front. I kinda wanna try something inspired by the front of the pants they used to or maybe still do wear at west point. Think vintage brass band uniform...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-43191660201072099542011-04-10T17:32:00.936-04:002011-04-10T17:32:00.936-04:00I would so love to participate in this sew-along I...I would so love to participate in this sew-along I can't even tell you! I've got some denim waiting in the wings for a pair of 1960s cigarette jeans, but I'll be out of the country in May. Poo! Oh well, at least I'll have all of your projects to read through for advice once I get back.Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019171892695902270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68449462414962405492011-04-06T22:19:36.484-04:002011-04-06T22:19:36.484-04:00Thanks for the links, Alison. Welcome aboard!Thanks for the links, Alison. Welcome aboard!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72927847474477920282011-04-06T19:08:57.556-04:002011-04-06T19:08:57.556-04:00Another great source for denim is Lura's Fabri...Another great source for denim is Lura's Fabric shop:<br />http://www.lurasfabricshop.com/<br /><br />I heard about them a while ago via the Selfish Seamstress' post about them:<br />http://selfishseamstress.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/heaven-for-stretch-denim-luras-fabric-shop/<br /><br />They carry both stretch and non-stretch denim in a range of weights. Their prices are very fair, and sometimes you can find great deals in the sale section. (I got a couple of yards for $7 total a while back.) They'll send samples, though that's not clear from the website -- just shoot them an email. When I've done so, I've gotten a very quick response. The pictures on the website aren't super great, so swatches are the way to go. <br /><br />Peter, I've never commented before, but I'm a loyal reader and super excited for the jeans sew-along!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984809572308048764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33827615719873163392011-04-06T07:37:26.364-04:002011-04-06T07:37:26.364-04:00Thanks for the links, guys.
Elle, my understandin...Thanks for the links, guys.<br /><br />Elle, my understanding is that you'll want 10-12 oz denim. Anything lighter is too light for pants and anything heavier too stiff. <br /><br />I've only bought denim in a store and there hasn't been any info about weight; I just feel it.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25469889737668568652011-04-06T02:24:26.061-04:002011-04-06T02:24:26.061-04:00I bought some lovely Japanese denim at a luxury de...I bought some lovely Japanese denim at a luxury department store in Munich (you wouldn't expect them to sell fabric). If you live in Europe, the following internet source might be interesting for you: www.work-stoff.de They sell organic denim, even with a selvage. It is dyed with natural indigo. Nice but quite expensive. Another source for selvage denim: www.thefabricmall.com<br />I will use signal-red and off-white topstitching thread from Madeira (Aerofil No. 35 extra strong). It produces really lovely seams. No zipper, but a button fly and certainly rivets.Matthiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178134357871715688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1766854021903830522011-04-05T21:55:48.648-04:002011-04-05T21:55:48.648-04:00Any preferences on denim weight? I've bought l...Any preferences on denim weight? I've bought lots of fabric, but never any that had oz. by it. I suppose what I'm really asking is which weight gives you a good pair of jeans that isn't too light weight or too thick and heavy.<br /><br />atlantathread.com is great for the topstitching thread. Well, any thread obviously.<br /><br />Where do you get rivets?<br /><br />And Raquel, thanks for the great idea about the goodwill jeans as muslin!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191713016037761271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57094303043903380392011-04-05T18:56:14.128-04:002011-04-05T18:56:14.128-04:00Sandi, I'll consider it when I make them. It&...Sandi, I'll consider it when I make them. It's simple, really. I can do it if I take apart RTW jeans a little, too.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65346362947823008882011-04-05T18:51:27.335-04:002011-04-05T18:51:27.335-04:00I get denim from work, I know that doesn't hel...I get denim from work, I know that doesn't help you. Our fabric buyers get <i>the best</i> stuff, maybe I could find out who supplies us...<br /><br />I like coffee-colored top-stitching thread and looooove corduroy jeans. I find that the jeans' buttons with a star in the middle consistently pop out of whatever I'm working on, go for another brand if possible. The one with the wreath (Birch) is better, never a pop.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235341738044433500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45210465595369175502011-04-05T16:53:00.299-04:002011-04-05T16:53:00.299-04:00Yeah Treadle and tiger print gussets! :DYeah Treadle and tiger print gussets! :DShelleyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67440520692477038222011-04-05T15:53:37.519-04:002011-04-05T15:53:37.519-04:00How about bright red corduroy jeans? With sparkle...How about bright red corduroy jeans? With sparkle lace back pockets?Treadle27noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44527278573763702412011-04-05T14:38:55.087-04:002011-04-05T14:38:55.087-04:00Welcome, Anonymous, and thanks for the links!
Tre...Welcome, Anonymous, and thanks for the links!<br /><br />Treadle, denim and Cathy don't mix. ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26201656199744216762011-04-05T14:28:41.519-04:002011-04-05T14:28:41.519-04:00For Blue Jeans
http://shuttleloomdenim.bigcartel....For Blue Jeans<br /><br />http://shuttleloomdenim.bigcartel.com<br /><br />For other colors of denim and twill<br /><br />http://stores.ebay.com/SellFabric<br /><br />I'm very excited for this project and to have found your blog. I am a man and will be sewing for myself. This blog is the only place I have found that has any information on sewing mens clothes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84825027984385147452011-04-05T13:30:44.017-04:002011-04-05T13:30:44.017-04:00Congrats to Tanit-Isis!
And I think Peter would...Congrats to Tanit-Isis! <br /><br />And I think Peter would be thrilled with decorated jeans. I wonder what kind of jeans Cathy would wear?Treadle27noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36713884751321818702011-04-05T12:20:41.413-04:002011-04-05T12:20:41.413-04:00Bratling, have you considered posting a tutorial a...Bratling, have you considered posting a tutorial about that? I have some buttonhole elastic and would love to use it for my kids who are all slender.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890008405738438915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33221372932734036122011-04-05T10:49:26.053-04:002011-04-05T10:49:26.053-04:00Hm. That reminds me. I need to launder my denim ...Hm. That reminds me. I need to launder my denim in preparation. And trace off my pattern and make any length alterations. You know, all the tedious stuff before you get to the fun part of sewing it all together! Peter, will a pint-sized version be good? Complete with adjustable back elastic waistband? (I took apart a RTW pair of toddler's pants and figured out how they use buttonhole elastic to make it adjustable.)<br /><br />Evie needs some new jeans, (she's too tall for 2T, and too slender for 3T) and I've promised her Cookie Monster and bumblebee jeans. So you'd end up with decorated jeans for the sew-along....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68554556774591353192011-04-05T10:00:26.642-04:002011-04-05T10:00:26.642-04:00I think I'll go to my little fabric store ($3 ...I think I'll go to my little fabric store ($3 a yard), because online stores only have really expensive denim. A tip: I bought a XXXXL size jean in my local Goodwill to make a muslin (I deconstructed the whole thing and got enough fabric to try). If you find a good place online to buy denim please let us know!Raquel from J.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07385569407654276890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59753112220473718022011-04-05T09:21:26.823-04:002011-04-05T09:21:26.823-04:00I'm definitely looking forward to some sources...I'm definitely looking forward to some sources suggestions; it's a bit thin locally, so ordering jeans supplies online will be the way to go! Now I just need to start making a mockup of my jeans pattern and getting the fit down (since it'll probably be an epic battle between the pattern and my bod; pants usually are). <br /><br />Have to say, I'm loving the white loafers with the jeans that the vinyls are sporting. Wonder where I can get some? ;)<br /><br />Congrats to Tanit-Isis!!!!<br /><br />♥ CaseyCaseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88519415031595331132011-04-05T09:11:13.820-04:002011-04-05T09:11:13.820-04:00Aww, yay!!!! I will get you that address later tod...Aww, yay!!!! I will get you that address later today!<br /><br />I think I will be sewing along in spirit more than fact this time, as I am currently set for me-made jeans and while I'd love to sew a pair for my hubby, the fact that he still hasn't let me photograph the shirt I made him for your other men's sew along makes me not inclined to sew for him quite yet. We'll see....<br /><br />I look forward to hearing your denim tips, it's certainly an adventure on my non-vintage machine...Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.com