Wardrobe Builder Kit: Dawn Jeans
Inspired by the hunt to find the perfect pair of vintage jeans, this pattern will fulfill all of your vintage jean dreams! A classic high waisted rigid jean design, this pattern includes four cuts and multiple lengths for tall, regular and cropped pants. It features a high rise to sit on the natural waist, button fly, close fit through the waist and hips and classic jeans details. View A is a tapered leg jean. View B is a straight leg jean. View C is a wide leg jean. View D is a jean short. More...
Pattern: Dawn Jeans from Megan Nielsen
Skill Level: Intermediate
What you should know (or desire to learn): Topstitching, inserting a button fly, attaching patch pockets, flat-felling seams (if using), and attaching a waistband
Fabric Options:
- Mustard Yellow Cone Mills Denim - From Cone Mills, a famous US denim producer, this fabric is deeply saturated and nicely soft to the touch. And the color is not too bright; the khaki color weft threads mute the vibrancy and deepen the rich color. Heavyweight, it is sturdy but not too thick, which makes it a great option for jeans. This denim is just gorgeous option.
- Cone Mills Slub Indigo Denim - A true indigo, also from Cone Mills, this denim is soft and smooth, and surprisingly thin for its weight. The slub warp yarn means there are slight variations in the twill weave, thus adding some visual interest to the dark face of the fabric. If you're looking to sew a classic dark pair of jeans, this is the fabric for you. Great for Morgan Jeans from Closet Core Patterns or Persephone Pants from Anna Allen Clothing.
Also in this box: Matching thread, contrasting topstitch thread, rivets, buttons (with an extra one to let you practice), jeans needle, topstitching needle, fusible interfacing and cotton pocketing.