Disclaimer: I was given this pattern as a "thank you" for testing it.
What: Ginger Jeans by Closet Case Patterns
Size cut: I cut view B in size 8 and size 6 back pockets
Materials used: 98% cotton, 2% elastane denim; 94% cotton, 6% elastane shirting for pocket bags; knit fusible.
I flared the legs out as much as I could so the pattern pieces would fit on my denim. I'd call these more of a "moderate" flare. I think I would have gone even wider with them... but then I'd be sweeping the streets of my hometown!
I lined the back yokes with the same fabric I used for the pocket bags. I simply sandwitcehd the back leg between the yoke and lining when attaching the yokes, presses the seam allowances towards the waist and topstitched the seams. The seat seam is flatfelled.
I hand sewed the keyhole buttonhole.
I hand sewed the keyhole buttonhole.
I kept the original shape of the back pockets. For me it's Ginger's "signature". I quite like the "plain" pockets on the back.
I still can't believe that my old "abused" Brother managed to sew almost OK bartacks. It messed up only few of them!
I changed pocket bags for a pocket stay. I've discovered that that's the best way to go when sewing real tight pants and jeans. It keeps the pocket in it's place and the pocket bag wont crawl out when it pleases.
As great as those jeans look, there is a slight problem. THE DAMN FABRIC STERTCEHS OUT SO BAD! I mean, when you touch it and test the recovery of it in your hands, it's all swell! Sadly the reality is not :(
I will wear them still. I love them so! But no sitting in them. Which is good, I look best when standing up anyways ;)
