Jeans PDF Tutorial Now Completed
43 pages of detailed instruction and diagrams. I thought it would be quick to do while you all wait for the video. Believe me, videos are quicker!
Yes! Make Real Jeans
You've made T-Shirts, you've made the classic man's cut shirt, make jeans and your everyday wardrobe is covered
I'm making authentic blue jeans in my next video
They are tricky to get right but even novice sewers can make great jeans with me
Jeans zip fly tutorial - printable PDF download
I know you'll agree - this is the best - the Zip Fly is the hardest part of making authentic jeans. This guide takes you through it - even I follow it and I wrote it
classic shirt
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Make Jeans
14 Part Video Series for Full Members
Make t-shirts to go with your jeans
6 Part Video Series for Full Members
Make shirts to go with your jeans
11 Part Video Series for Full Members
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I'll show you how to cut out and I'll show you some easy ways to transfer markings for features such as darts. Learn to be accurate - it makes it easier from the beginning and guarantees good results. Sew with a friend - it makes fitting really easy - share the same pattern. Lastly, have fun.
Videos - If you are new to sewing this section will get you going with the basics. There are many more in the pipeline so keep an eye on the news page.
Visit the Pattern Room - this is where you can choose your patterns. I am adding to the collection all the time. Members have access to all the patterns across nine sizes. If you register for free patterns you will have access to the current free patterns in the limited size range of small/medium/large. You will find a guide to International Sizing and also a link for Feedback.
Lastly, The Mood Board - just a place to play with ideas and everything that doesn't fit in anywhere else. More coming soon.
Making your own clothes is not difficult. Commercial patterns will lead you to believe that it is. You just need some basic shapes and a few easy techniques to start making clothes you really want to wear.
Every designer starts from a body shape. They use the same shape over and over again. They make changes - adding here, taking away there - until they have a new design. You can do this too. I'll show you how to start with some simple ideas. Fitting is not difficult either. The more you make the more you will understand what looks good on you and how to adapt shapes to suit your style and your figure.
You will make some mistakes but always finish every garment. Then make it up again in another fabric and correct your mistakes. I promise you, you will still get to wear your first efforts - they may not be perfect but they will still be original.
My videos will show you how easy it is to download and prepare your pattern - it will only take you about ten minutes once you have decided on your size. Start with some inexpensive fabric. The designers use calico when trying out their designs. My styles are very simple. Get yourself a few metres of denim and get started. Whatever you make will be wearable.
