Monday, November 25, 2013

Jalie 2908: The Jean Gene Jeans

Jeans. Wardrobe staple. And I had none. Seriously, not a single pair of plain old blue jeans. Have I mentioned my tendency to avoid sewing wardrobe basics?
Jalie 2908 to the rescue. For this version, I straightened the legs just above the knee to give more of a slim, boot cut.
Of course, just because it's a wardrobe staple, it needn't be uninspired...
I love a creative back pocket design. In this case, I'm inspired by  the graceful double helix of deoxyribonucelic acid. At first, I planned to indicate the base pairs with simple silver studs, but a few red rhinestones had made their way into the bag of studs, so I decided my DNA needed a point mutation. I know. Lettin' my nerd flag fly high with this one...
It just looks like abstract swirls unless you get close. But I know... And so do you.
The insides got some quirky mushrooms. I also used crystal rivets at the pocket corners. They tie in nicely to the pocket design. And I love bling.
From the side, I think I still need to tweak the fit in back, just a tiny bit. They are very comfortable though.
The fabric is a Theory denim from Mood. It's a very nice weight and stretch for jeans. I know I'll wear these a ton. I've got a plan to build my Grunge Sew-along look around them, but today I paired them with a casual Stretch & Sew top

36 comments:

Tanit-Isis Sews said...

Oh, they are great! Especially the DNA with point mutation! Now I want to copy that---although other science designs could also be awesome. Like organic chem diagrams... #nerdgasm

kristin said...

awesome jeans! I have this pattern but have yet to make it :D Your details rock! great job

Katie Deshazer said...

"Hey, is that an Sn2 reaction on your butt?" HAHAHAH!! Best. Idea. Ever!!!

Lori VanMaanen said...

Those looks great and I like the story of the pockets. Great job.

Katie Deshazer said...

"Hey, is that an Sn2 reaction on your butt?" HAHAHAH!! Best. Idea. Ever!!!

Vanessa said...

Your pants are fabulous! I love the back pocket design too! The reasoning behind the design is so "you," and that is what makes sewing fun!

P E Hudson said...

Gorgeous Jeans -- I love them and you did (again!) a fabulous job. Really fantastic material too.

Heather Bee said...

I love them to pieces. Too bad you can just duplicate and enlarge them copier style. :)

Katie Deshazer said...

There's a geeky DNA replication joke in there somewhere...

Katie Deshazer said...

Thanks Pammie!

Katie Deshazer said...

Thank you!! I think so too!

Katie Deshazer said...

Thanks, Lori!

Katie Deshazer said...

Go for it!! This is a perfect pattern for your first jeans - or your 12th... ;)

Laura said...

These are great! I love the back pockets with the point mutation. Great touch!

Brooke said...

I am so with you on the avoiding sewing the basics! I have to really force myself to make them for myself.



I love that you personalized your jeans - gotta love subtly geeky nods! It's like being part of a secret club, hehe. And the mushrooms! Those just make me smile! =)

Helena Ashbridge said...

Those look great! It looks like you had lots of fun sewing them, even though they are "basics." They certainly don't look basic to me!

BirdandBicycle/MaLora said...

SO excited to have finally figured out rss feeds so your blog posts show up in my email. Seriously. Excited. Now onto your awesome jeans:

I LOVE THEM. Holy cow do I love them. I saw the pattern and was tempted with my first Jalie pattern purchase recently. You are a talented lady!

Mary M said...

To add to the nerdiness:
The mushrooms on your waistband form a fairy ring!
Mushrooms (the fruiting bodies of fungi) form in rings above the ground, which is connected to the massive unground fungi network. :)

Sandra said...

I love the Jalie Jean pattern. Your pocket detail is to die for as in the inside of the waist band. Enjoy :)

Kristy Chan said...

Nice outfit and great work on the jeans. When I buy jeans I usually try on a billion different pairs, so I haven't dared make a pair yet in case I don't like them at the end! The Jalie pattern seems a good style though judging by your jeans

Jean McPherson said...

Very creative Jeans. These look great on you. Well done.

Katie Deshazer said...

Thanks!!

Katie Deshazer said...

I can't get over my basics are boring prejudice. It's a problem...

Katie Deshazer said...

Thank you!

Katie Deshazer said...

Yay!! And thank!! I love Jalie patterns. Their instructions are SO GOOD.

Katie Deshazer said...

Tee hee!

Katie Deshazer said...

Thank you! It's definitely in my top 10 patterns!

Katie Deshazer said...

Do it!!!! I'm so much happier with my me made jeans. And I get to avoid the toddler in the dressing room fun... ;)

Katie Deshazer said...

Thanks!!

Katie Deshazer said...

I like the straight waistband, BUT I made the higher rise and I have a small waist compared to my hip. When I made the low rise version, I did have to contour the waistband a bit to fit my hip curve. I always sew stretch jeans so that they are a tiny bit snug, since they do stretch, as you mentioned. I like them to start out feeling like they are compressing just a little. Then when they stretch out, they don't bag.

Sew Exhausted said...

Nice! I have been so impressed with the jeans you make. Makes me think I may be able to! Nice pocket decor... and the mushrooms- super fun! ~Laurie

Leila said...

Sweet Katie! I love these.

Katie Deshazer said...

Thank you! And you totally could!! Jeans are just pants with extra topstitching. You can do it!!

Katie Deshazer said...

Thanks!!

Jane Marie said...

Bravo! I have yet to try sewing jeans but your great fitting pair are making me reconsider that idea. Love the DNA touch.

ladykatza said...

I'm gonna tackle the Thurlows first, then Jalie jeans (love the genes) with the slimmer bootcut, which is my favorite because its ALMOST straight looking on my very pronounced calves.