I’m knocking off projects left and right here. This stage is almost as much fun as the starting new projects phase–at least when things go right. I’m happy to report that my jeans are a success (with one or two little problem spots over which I refuse to obsess).

As is the case with anything that takes a long time, there were good times and bad with these. I really loved stitching the birds on the back pockets. It was like drawing with thread. I did not like it one bit when the machine protested my use of thick thread in thick fabric and choked and died. I didn’t like how much seam ripping I had to do to clean up after my vengeful machine. I do like the final product though…I like it a lot!

Next time, I’ll nip in the waist about an inch (the pants keep falling down…perhaps a belt will help) and I’ll add a little extra ease to the thigh area. Easy fixes! Not bad for a first pair of jeans

The pattern is Jalie 2908, which I reviewed on PR. Lots of information about constructing jeans can be found on this PR Forum Thread.