Corduroy Closet Core Morgan Jeans

For my latest project, I decided to sew a pair of corduroy Closet Core Morgan jeans.

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The Fabric

For the corduroy fabric , I purchased mine online at MelanatedFabrics. Unfortunately, they are completely sold out at this time. This is some of the nicest and drapiest corduroy I have ever used. It’s super soft and a mid-wale corduroy.

Brown corduroy pants incomplete
Work in process

The Morgan Boyfriend Jeans

One of the reasons that I chose to use this pattern is that it is designed for non-stretch fabrics. There is no stretch in the corduroy. The fit of the jeans is more of a straight fit and not too loose or baggy.

woman wearing leaf print shirt and brown corduroy pants

And this isn’t the first time I’ve made them. Although the instructions only mention using denim, I think you can use any jean appropriate fabric. Because I had made this before, I didn’t have to worry about fitting.

woman wearing leaf print shirt and brown corduroy jeans back view

Some Sewing Tips

For these corduroy Closet Core Morgan jeans I did take into consideration some sewing tips and techniques that made things a bit easier.

  • Wash the fabric in cold water and dry on low heat.
  • Gently iron the fabric. I like the iron shoe and press cloth.
  • Use a walking foot. This attachment will keep the fabric from sliding.
  • Use a pattern layout for napped fabrics, if possible.

Since the fabric is medium weight, a size 14 universal needle works great. I also suggest lots of pins (or clips) to keep things together.

woman wearing brown corduroy Closet Core Morgan jeans front view

If you are familiar with jeans making, this will be a relatively quick project for you. Beginners will probably want to make a muslin and get the fit right before cutting into the fashion fabric.

woman smiling wearing brown corduroy jeans and black t-shirt
My fit check during the process

Conclusion

These jeans are soft and comfortable. Corduroy is “in” this season, so I can be stylish without even trying😂. The most difficult part was the topstitching. Because there’s a nap in the fabric, it was very hard to see. But, overall, I’m happy with the results!

woman wearing fall leaves jacket, brown corduroy jeans and wine colored shirt