Love watching your videos. I would be interested in your technique for collars and collar stands on shirts. I have tried several different methods, but still searching for the ultimate construction method.
Really enjoyable and inspiring vlog again, thanks so much! You have such a fantastic eye for trends and patterns and I love those little extra touches and variety like the magazine articles (and book reviews, etc) that sets your vlogs apart from others. Always looking forward to your videos. I’ve had a length of good quality black denim in my stash for years now and been wanting sew something from it for this autumn. You gave me some really great ideas, your video came just at the right time! Really appreciated this 🙏❤️
This is a great roundup of denim looks. I have made the Chalk and Notch Isle jeans, both the flare and the wide leg. Highly recommend the pattern. Want to make a denim boiler suit for winter, probably the Merchant and Mills pattern.
Great blog. I am thinking of sewing the Charlisle jeans by style arc. I was given some lovely denim, so I thought would give the pattern a go in that. When I was younger in the mid 90’s. I unpicked a pair of Levi 502’s and sewed my first pair of jeans.
Hi Gemima, very interesting video, so far I’ve made the Otterline jacket and it was a delight and straight forward sew, also made the Logan jacket, but never made jeans.
Thanks for finding patterns for denim sewing. I've made the Style Arc Logan Shacket from a wool blend plaid. I did downsize a few sizes because i didn't want it too big. I think a denim version would be interesting. I've downloaded the Style Arc Carlisle wide leg jeans, which I'm planning on making this fall. I've also downloaded the Itch to Stitch Atenas denim jacket. My plan for that one is to take apart some very large men's jeans I was given and use the denim for the jacket. While organizing my fabric I found a heavy weight white denim, probably intended for jeans. I also found a vintage Vogue barn jacket. I think the two need to used together. I wore denim overalls way back in high school in the 70's. So maybe not for me now. But i did find McCalls 8489 to make my great nieces overalls and pinafores using denim from the stash. I do love the French Navy shirt with the ruffle detail. I have so many shirt patterns, I think I will just do some pattern hacking and get the same result. And I have some chambray found in a thrift store, in my newly organized fabric cupboard. I love top stitching, especially doing that double line. It's so satisfying to get it almost perfect. Janine Sews has a great video that show an interesting way to make the waistband on jeans that makes it easier to put in the buttonhole. She learned how to do it at a sewing class.
Hi Jennett, there are alot of denim patterns out there! Great to hear about your stash and your projects. The Itch to Stitch Atenas jacket is great, a real classic! I agree that twin needle stitching is really satisfying although a bit tricky!
I have made the I Am Sunshine pants in linen. The pattern fit great except for my swayback. I'm working on adjusting for that. If I get the fit right, I would love to try them n denim.
Great stuff Rachel. I made the Maison Fauve Pilar Jacket last year which is an absolute cracker. Andrea at Beyond the Pink Door does it as a kit from time to time. It was my first jacket so I purchased her sew along video which was invaluable.
Hi Debbie, thanks, I realised that my cousin gifted me the Maison Fauve Jacket pattern - I really should have included it in the video! it does look lovely and interesting to hear that there is a kit available, what a great idea!
Hi Rachel. What a really useful and interesting vlog. I love sewing and wearing denim. I have made the French Navy Belinda Button up blouse with the ruffles in a white linen and cotton mix and its lovely. Planning another one in a chambray. Can I also suggest the Maison Fauve Pilar jacket. Its a classic denim jacket but with some gorgeous details, stitched down darts in the front and an optional diagonal pleat in the back. I have made 2 and have plans for a cream denim one. Thanks for your work in putting these vlogs together, they are really inspiring.
Hi Elaine, thanks, your Belinda blouse in white linen/cotton sounds lovely. I realised after I filmed the video that my cousin had gifted me the Maison Fauve Pilar Jacket pattern, I really should have included it!
Love this vlog. Thank you for all your research. I have just made the Oxbow pants ( updated version with front patch pockets) and love them. Have just bought the denim to make more. I look forward to your autumn trends video. Lynne😊
Thanks for a really informative vlog. I’m going to make my first denim dress this Autumn, probably a shirt dress, but am struggling to decide which weight denim is best for the job.Can you help ? I guess I need a medium weight but as I tend to buy on line I can’t actually feel it ! I rarely make clothes for the winter months as I live in jeans and sweaters, my jeans come from M&S, I honestly don’t feel the urge to actually make any, I think mine would always look " home made "☹
Hi Jennifer, I am glad you enjoyed it. I have found an article by guthrie & ghani about denim, I hope it's helpful in choosing fabrics. I agree that jeans can be hard to make, I think it's all that top stitching that needs to be really accurate for a good finish! guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/understanding-denim-fabric-for-dressmaking
I’ve made the Merchant and Mills Herione Jeans and I love them. I’ve worn them to death . X
I've made the Eddystone jeans from Itch to Stitch several times and love the pattern
They're a really nice style, with 2 leg shapes as well, thanks for sharing!
Love watching your videos. I would be interested in your technique for collars and collar stands on shirts. I have tried several different methods, but still searching for the ultimate construction method.
Lovely vlog, thank you. 🌹🌹🌹
Really enjoyable and inspiring vlog again, thanks so much! You have such a fantastic eye for trends and patterns and I love those little extra touches and variety like the magazine articles (and book reviews, etc) that sets your vlogs apart from others. Always looking forward to your videos. I’ve had a length of good quality black denim in my stash for years now and been wanting sew something from it for this autumn. You gave me some really great ideas, your video came just at the right time! Really appreciated this 🙏❤️
Hi Anna, I am glad you enjoyed it, enjoy sewing your black denim!
This is a great roundup of denim looks. I have made the Chalk and Notch Isle jeans, both the flare and the wide leg. Highly recommend the pattern. Want to make a denim boiler suit for winter, probably the Merchant and Mills pattern.
Hi Nancy, thanks, great to hear the Isle jeans worked out well, the Thelma looks lovely!
Great blog. I am thinking of sewing the Charlisle jeans by style arc. I was given some lovely denim, so I thought would give the pattern a go in that. When I was younger in the mid 90’s. I unpicked a pair of Levi 502’s and sewed my first pair of jeans.
Hi Janice, thanks, I love the Charlisle jeans, they're definitely on my list!
Hi Gemima, very interesting video, so far I’ve made the Otterline jacket and it was a delight and straight forward sew, also made the Logan jacket, but never made jeans.
Hi Margaret, thanks, the Otterline is on my (very long) list! It's a great shape!
Thanks so much! Great ideas.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for finding patterns for denim sewing. I've made the Style Arc Logan Shacket from a wool blend plaid. I did downsize a few sizes because i didn't want it too big. I think a denim version would be interesting. I've downloaded the Style Arc Carlisle wide leg jeans, which I'm planning on making this fall. I've also downloaded the Itch to Stitch Atenas denim jacket. My plan for that one is to take apart some very large men's jeans I was given and use the denim for the jacket. While organizing my fabric I found a heavy weight white denim, probably intended for jeans. I also found a vintage Vogue barn jacket. I think the two need to used together. I wore denim overalls way back in high school in the 70's. So maybe not for me now. But i did find McCalls 8489 to make my great nieces overalls and pinafores using denim from the stash. I do love the French Navy shirt with the ruffle detail. I have so many shirt patterns, I think I will just do some pattern hacking and get the same result. And I have some chambray found in a thrift store, in my newly organized fabric cupboard. I love top stitching, especially doing that double line. It's so satisfying to get it almost perfect. Janine Sews has a great video that show an interesting way to make the waistband on jeans that makes it easier to put in the buttonhole. She learned how to do it at a sewing class.
Hi Jennett, there are alot of denim patterns out there! Great to hear about your stash and your projects. The Itch to Stitch Atenas jacket is great, a real classic! I agree that twin needle stitching is really satisfying although a bit tricky!
I have made the I Am Sunshine pants in linen. The pattern fit great except for my swayback. I'm working on adjusting for that. If I get the fit right, I would love to try them n denim.
Great stuff Rachel. I made the Maison Fauve Pilar Jacket last year which is an absolute cracker. Andrea at Beyond the Pink Door does it as a kit from time to time. It was my first jacket so I purchased her sew along video which was invaluable.
Hi Debbie, thanks, I realised that my cousin gifted me the Maison Fauve Jacket pattern - I really should have included it in the video! it does look lovely and interesting to hear that there is a kit available, what a great idea!
Hi Rachel. What a really useful and interesting vlog. I love sewing and wearing denim. I have made the French Navy Belinda Button up blouse with the ruffles in a white linen and cotton mix and its lovely. Planning another one in a chambray. Can I also suggest the Maison Fauve Pilar jacket. Its a classic denim jacket but with some gorgeous details, stitched down darts in the front and an optional diagonal pleat in the back. I have made 2 and have plans for a cream denim one. Thanks for your work in putting these vlogs together, they are really inspiring.
Hi Elaine, thanks, your Belinda blouse in white linen/cotton sounds lovely. I realised after I filmed the video that my cousin had gifted me the Maison Fauve Pilar Jacket pattern, I really should have included it!
Love this vlog. Thank you for all your research. I have just made the Oxbow pants ( updated version with front patch pockets) and love them. Have just bought the denim to make more. I look forward to your autumn trends video. Lynne😊
Thanks Lynne, I am glad you enjoyed it, Just looked up the Oxbow pants, I love the high waist and the leg shape, another one for my list!
Itch to stitch have just release a woven vest pattern and the sample on the pattern photo has been made in denim.
Hi, yes it's the button through style? really cute!
Thanks for a really informative vlog. I’m going to make my first denim dress this Autumn, probably a shirt dress, but am struggling to decide
which weight denim is best for the job.Can you help ? I guess I need a medium weight but as I tend to buy on line I can’t actually feel it !
I rarely make clothes for the winter months as I live in jeans and sweaters, my jeans come from M&S, I honestly don’t feel the urge to actually
make any, I think mine would always look " home made "☹
Hi Jennifer, I am glad you enjoyed it. I have found an article by guthrie & ghani about denim, I hope it's helpful in choosing fabrics. I agree that jeans can be hard to make, I think it's all that top stitching that needs to be really accurate for a good finish!
guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/understanding-denim-fabric-for-dressmaking
@@gemimalondon Many thanks