Classic Vogue 8774 Jeans

While I know that skinny jeans are the thing these days, I don’t always want that. Skinny margaritas? Yes! Skinny jeans? Not all the time. So, I pulled out this classic pattern for making a straight-leg jean.

I used this stretch cotton I had bought about 2 years ago. I have wanted a pair of floral jeans since the first time I saw them. To me, they are such a fun, springtime (and early summer) wardrobe staple.

During the process of making these jeans, I realized that I really love the jean-making process. Getting the right fit can be challenging but I really enjoy working out those details. And each pair gets better, so if you’re thinking of making a pair, GO FOR IT! I suggest you start with a basic 5-pocket jean pattern, and go from there.

I want to make another pair with a lighter background (similar to the photos above).

In the meantime, I’m just going to enjoy these!

*Jeans sewing tip: use your machines triple straight stitch to get that jeans thread look (my Bernina actually calls it a “jeans stitch”). This way, you can use regular thread but get a thicker, sturdier sewn seam.

Blue camo stretch jeans using Vogue 8774!

I have made so many pairs of these jeans, I’ve lost count. It’s one of those patterns that I have altered to fit me the way I like. This time around though, I used a very stretchy blue camouflage denim. There’s probably close to 25% stretch in the fabric. I had originally bought it to make another pair of the Jalie pull-on jeans (shown here).

The material was a little difficult initially to work with because of the amount of stretch in the fabric. That took a little getting used to. But I do love the results.

This is shown with the Burda Style black turtleneck I made here.

This pattern is really a classic jeans pattern. I use a jean button rather than the hook and eye closure in the instructions. If you want a great jeans pattern or want to try something like this for yourself, I think this is a terrific pattern to use. Maybe in another post, I’ll show you what my pattern pieces look like and how I get really reusable pattern pieces for those TNT patterns!

Vogue 8774…again!

I must say, I really love this patten. I have gone from thinking that I would never be able to make something like jeans, to wondering why it took me so long to even try to make them. While I haven’t perfected the fit just yet (there are a few tweaks I will make the next time), they are comfortable, easy to wear and actually easy to make (once you get the hang of it). I am definitely a jeans and T-shirts kind of girl for the most part, but I like to have some colors that I can’t always find in ready-to-wear. So making them is the perfect solution for me. I did this latest pair in a little over a day. I made these in a size 14 with the only alteration being adding a dart to the back yoke and adding darts to the back waistband (to eliminate the gap). I think I want to try tapering up to a 16 in the thigh to the knee at least, but leaving the waist and hip at the 14. I’ll have to see how that works out the next time.