Another pair of jeans, I've been wearing my first pair heaps lately. Same as last time; Added 1" to the inner leg seam on the front pattern piece. Adjusted the side seams - I have hyperextended calves and they were dragging the side seam backwards so I added to the back and took from the front to straighten it up. Changed the front pockets to a pocket stay. Shaped the side seams I did a couple of construction changes - I followed my fav zipper tutorial and serged the waistband facing instead…

I was on a roll making the ever-popular Closet Case Ginger Jeans left and right, but I had yet to make them from something other than denim. The pattern calls for a stretch fabric since it’s …

I really like sewing tops, but I needed bottoms! But jeans has been scaring me for years. It was high time I tackled the Ginger jeans!

The end of Sew Fancy Pants 2020 is nigh. While I haven’t felt quite as productive as last year, I’m still proud of what I was able to accomplish. My last two completed #sewfancypants2020 projects were a pair of black denim Ginger Jeans and a pair of caramel colored Dawn Jeans. After finishing them, I … Continue reading "Sew Fancy Pants 2020: Jeans Comparison with Ginger, Dawn, Philippa, and Morgan"

Exciting to announce our Ginger Jean Sew Along. This has been one of our more anticipated sew alongs. I have trouble just trying jeans on, such a hassle. Making them can be a bit intimidating and that’s why we have Rhonda here to guide you along the way. Be sure to leave any comments… This post is only available to members.

A comparison of the Liana Stretch Jeans and the Ginger Jeans sewing patterns, with details on fit and construction techniques.

A sewing pattern review for Closet Core Patterns Ginger Jeans. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

Fun fact: I am wearing this same outfit as I type this blog post. Don't be fooled, though, I took these photos months ago! I don't know what my deal is, but for whatever reason I've become the sort of "blogger" (I am putting this in quotes because I think I've maybe written 6 posts…

A sewing pattern review for Closet Core Patterns Ginger Jeans. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. […]