Selvedge Denim Jeans

Construct a reproduction of the original 1873 selvedge denim jeans or a more modern pair.

Selvedge Denim Jeans

Take your measurements and gather supplies

Lessons

Measurements Supplies

Drafting

Draft your selvedge jeans pattern

Lessons

Drafting the Front Drafting the Back Drafting the Yoke – 1873 Drafting the Yoke – Modern Restoring the Yoke Pattern Seam Allowances Drafting the Fly and Waistband Drafting the Pockets and Accessories Drafting the Back Cinch Belt

Muslin Toile

Construct a toile to test the fit.

Lessons

Cut the Muslin Toile Sew the Back The Left Fly The Right Fly Join the Legs Waistband

Fitting

Learn how to fit your jeans

Lessons

Cutting the Jeans Waist Width Waist Height Hip Width Crotch Width Crotch Height

The Back

Cut your jeans and finish the back legs

Lessons

Cutting the Jeans Sewing Machine Tips Finishing the Raw Edges The Back Yoke – 1873 The Back Yoke – Modern The Back Pockets Arcuates Attaching the Back Pockets 1873 Yoke Pleat The Seat Seam – 1873 The Seat Seam – Modern

The Front Pockets

Construct the front pockets

Lessons

Preparing the Pocket Bags Modern Watch Pocket Installing the Pockets – Part I Installing the Pockets – Part II

The Fly

Construct three different versions of the fly

Lessons

Preparing the 1873 Button Fly Preparing the One-Piece Fly Preparing the Buttonholes Working the Buttonholes 1873 Button Fly – Part I 1873 Button Fly – Part II One Piece Fly – Part I One-Piece Fly Part II Zipper Fly

Finishing the Jeans

Finish your jeans with the remaining seams and details

Lessons

The Inseam The Side Seam Belt Loops I – Modern The Waistband 1873 Watch Pocket Belt Loops II – Modern Buttonholes Hemming The Back Cinch Belt Leather Washers Rivets Buttons

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