Hello dears! Today I am excited to share with you my first ever me-made jeans! When Lauren of Wearing History was having her kickstarter for her ready-made clothing line, I knew that I wanted to participate and support her in some way. I had also been eyeing her Smooth Sailing 1930's Sports Togs pattern since I have been on the look out for a simple pattern for vintage jeans. When I found a digital e-Pattern of choice from her shop was a prize for supporting her on Kickstarter, everything was perfect: I could both help fund Lauren, and get the pattern I had been coveting, all in one fell swoop! It was a total win-win!
The pants were SO ridiculously easy to whip up! I absolutely LOVE patterns that are easily put together, and Lauren's Smooth Sailing trousers were one of those staples. I first made a mock-up, made some alterations to the pattern (read: narrowed down the hips, since this little lady has been blessed with very little of those... ahem...), and set to work cutting out the pair you see above. A yardage of denim/spandex blend had been sitting in my stash for a while, waiting for me to fashion a pair of jeans out of it, and finally it's dream (or rather my dream... ;) came true! I chose a spandex/denim blend because I wanted the comfort of stretch with the classiness of denim. Boy, but was that a good choice! These pants are like sweat pants, as far as comfort goes! I topstitched the sides and sewed the hem with contrasting blue thread, and added a sweet wooden button to fasten the waistband.
Pattern: Wearing History's Smooth Sailing Trousers // Fabric: Denim/Spandex blend from Fabric.com Notions: Various spools of blue thread, a wooden button, and a vintage metal zipper
Our family is very strict on the fit of pants that we girls can wear: they can't be tight around the rear, or close fitting on the leg. Why? 1) Revealing that part of our body through tight fitting clothing could cause our brothers in Christ to stumble in their faith, and 2) We girls just plumb don't feel comfortable sporting clothing that fits us that well. One of the reasons why I love the 1930s/1940s trousers so much is that they fit so loosely around the back and legs, so they totally fit in with our family's modesty standards! Sweet! Ah, the perks of adoring vintage fashion... :D
I am in love with these pants, and definitely plan to make another pair (maybe out of twill, or tweed, or suiting... ideas, ideas :D). To any gal wanting a pair of (modest!) 1930s-40s trousers, I would definitely recommend Lauren's pattern!
One more thing before I go: Lilla Rose is having a sale of 10% off all holiday themed items (Christmas presents, anyone?) and free shipping on all orders $40+! Be sure to take advantage of this sale while you can, and stock up on some pretty holiday-themed hair accessories!
Have you ever attempted to sew jeans?
xoxo,
-Charlotte
CREDITS // Author: Charlotte Boyer; Photography: Brigid Boyer; Photos edited with VSCO Presets
Ah! I adore your new jeans, Charlotte! They make me wish I had a pair of '40s jeans, like I used to several years ago. Hmm...perhaps I could make myself a new pair after the holiday season. Thank you for the inspiration, dearie!
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Bramblewood Fashion
Those are very modest Charlotte! Not to mention adorable!
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Those are so adorable! I have a really big love for palazzo's and wide legged pants ♥ So modest and vintage!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Those are SO cute! I think even more importantly, super modest and feminine. I love buttons on the side. They add the cutest touch! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us!
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Those jeans are so cute!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these pants! It is so hard to find modest jeans. I also love that chambray top! Where did you get it? Your whole ensemble is so lovely! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable Charlotte! This style flatters your figure so well! It is so encouraging to see you finding a way to stay within your family's (your) modesty standards and your personal style to boot! It surely was a win-win as you said, that Laura had this pattern for a backer's prize! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your top stitching and wooden button! Such a fun way to pipe them up a bit!
xxx,
Cassie
Oh my goodness, I LOVE these! As much as I love skirts and dresses, let's face it. Sometimes you just need a pair of jeans. You look so quintessentially 1940s with the jeans, red lippy, and the scarf. :) I buy most of my jeans at goodwill and it's a pain trying to find a pair that looks 1940s. I've come to the conclusion that I just need to make myself some.
ReplyDeleteI think they're great!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Thanks for stressing the fact that modesty is not only that you are covered but HOW you are covered (with the fit of items, specifically). That point is often overlooked.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! I love the shape, and they look so sharp! As always, I'm in awe of your sewing talents!
ReplyDeleteThey look so comfy and vintage! I love the way you styled them, especially with the head-scarf and red lips.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely look classy! It's a lovely style and they look good on you. (Probably because you feel comfortable in them in every respect!)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I agree with you on the fit, and thank goodness these work for that purpose as well as looking authentically vintage in the process. I have to make another pair of my Simplicity 3688's.
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