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Black jeans but not bootcut

March 25, 2018 by Alexandra - 6 Comments

My wardrobe has been in dire need of black jeans for a while. This month, I finally hopped to it and made not just one pair, but two. For the first pair I used Angela Wolf’s Angel Bootcut pattern with the leg narrowed to eliminate the bootcut. I’d used this pattern before for my blinged out teal jeans so the fitting issues were already worked out. Well,  mostly. I scooped out the crotch a tiny bit on this pair but I’m not sure it made any difference. Hard to tell in that black fabric.

Black jeans - closeup

The fabric is a slightly stretchy flocked cotton twill from JoAnn’s that I picked up a little over a year ago. At one point when I finished the jeans, I wondered if they’d be one-day pants as the fabric didn’t seem to have the best recovery, but that turned out to be an unfounded worry. They’re comfortable to wear, for a narrow pant. The leg width is new to me and I’m not sure it’s my most flattering.

Black jeans - frontBlack jeans - side

I omitted the pockets on this pair because it was meant to be a test pair. A wearable prototype, if you will. I finished them one evening and promptly wore them the next day for an all-day house-hunting trip with my sister. They held up just fine. I didn’t miss the pockets. Still not sure about the leg. I like more room all over. Like those relaxed fit jeans of old. I made those next, so stay tuned and I’ll show you. But before I go, let me show you my machine’s new look:

sewing machine with flower decals - front view

Isn’t it fabulous? I love it. It makes me happy every time I see it. And I take off the cover every morning to look before going to work, too. It’s such a cheerful sight.

Yardage sewn in this project: 1.5yds

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  1. Faye Lewis

    March 25, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Your jeans are a perfect fit. Nice machine – my dream machine. Enjoy!

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    • Alexandra

      March 31, 2018 at 6:52 am

      Thank you, Faye! I hope you get your dream machine soon.

      Reply
  2. Kathryn

    March 26, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Isn’t it great when iffy fabric turns out to be a winner? Your jeans look great, Alexandra. Nice fit and nice style on you.

    Kathryn

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      March 31, 2018 at 6:53 am

      Thank you, Kathryn!

      Reply
  3. Darlene

    March 27, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Great looking jeans and beautiful sewing machine, Alex.

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    • Alexandra

      March 31, 2018 at 6:53 am

      Thank you, Darlene! It looks cool with those decals, doesn’t it?

      Reply

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I’m Alexandra; Alex for short. I streamline and right-size everything from wardrobe to social commitments in order to craft a peaceful happy life. I’m always working on a sewing or polymer project and have recently bought my first cutting machine. Follow along on my adventures and let me know what you think.

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