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Monday, January 14, 2013

Vogue 8330 skinny jeans

On Saturday, my sweet hubby took the kids for the day so that I could sew. I have a ton of stuff I need to sew for the family, but a free sewing day means selfish sewing to me!
This pattern is my fourth version of Vogue 8330. I think it's time to put this one away, even though I do love it. My sewing ADHD demands a new pattern...
But these jeans are not about the pattern. These are all about this fan-freakin-tabulous fabric.
I know, right?!? This is a printed stretch denim from Mood. As of this post, they still have some. You can get it here. You know you want it...
Since I usually sew my jeans piecemeal - an hour here, 30 minutes there - I actually have no idea how long it takes me to crank out a pair. These were made in one sitting, start to finish and took 6 hours. Now, the topstitching is minimal, and in a matching color, so I didn't have to change thread or switch machines, and the pattern was already fit, so it was just cut and go. More complex jeans or a new pattern would require more time.
I'm wearing my new jeans with my Vogue 8747 blouse and vintage Vogue 2657 vest. Styling these jeans is a little bit challenging, as they are pretty striking by themselves. I think the great white shirt and basic vest work well, but I can also see them paired with a floaty chiffon blouse in a jewel tone or a chambray shirt.
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25 comments:

  1. prttynpnkJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    I love these pants!! That fabric is beyond fabulous- as is a person who owns those Maryjanes!!!

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  2. ladykatzaJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    LOVE THIS SO MUCH! I'm planning on making the infamous Jalie Jeans into my TNT soon. I have several fabrics picked out, too.

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  3. StevieJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    They are crazy but amazing! Such a brilliant fabric and you styled them so well! x

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  4. LoriJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Your jeans are incredible. Beautiful fabric and beautifully constructed.

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  5. Cari HomemakerJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Awesome pants. Perfect use of that fabric, and I love the blouse/vest with them.

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  6. Sew little timeJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    haha - loving you out in the snow in those shoes! the jeans look great. i really must conquer my trouser sewing terror!

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  7. gwensewsJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Fantastic skinny jeans! That fabric is absolutely wonderful.

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  8. BConkyJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Cute. I bought some of the fabric for my granddaughter.

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  9. The Slapdash SewistJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Hot hot hot!!! Love those jeans.

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  10. Meg @ Mood FabricsJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    You are rockin' our fabric and those jeans! Well done.

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  11. SEWNJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Love these jeans!!!! How is the vogue pattern for sewing instructions. I haven't made a fly front yet, and have been hankering to make pants lately. Are they good for a beginner?

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    1. KID, MDJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:01 PM

      Such a great question! In honesty, I didn't really look at them other than the first time, which was over a year ago. I have my own jeans sewing routine, so I pretty much ignore what the pattern says anyway. I HIGHLY recommend the Jalie jeans pattern for jeans newbies. The directions are easy to understand, well illustrated and solid. Every time I do a fly zip, I pull out my Jalie pattern to use those directions. They are fabulous, and result in a totally RTW look. You can actually download just the pattern instructions from the Jalie website, so if you are doing a fly from another pattern, that's what I would do.

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  12. The HojnackesJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Love these jeans, and I think you picked the perfect pieces to pair them with!

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  13. Elise LinJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    That's some gorgeous jeans!

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  14. MarieJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Those jeans look fabulous. The fabric is a great choice.

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  15. AminatJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    absolutely stunning. these are great pants and I so much love your fabric

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  16. KyleJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    those are super cool, and i really like how you styled them--and stood in the snow for them!!!

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  17. Dr. Fun (AKA Sister)January 14, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Girl!!!! Those are fantastic! You live on the edge, walking around in the snow in those shoes! That whole outfit is Wowsers!

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  18. VanessaJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Those are an amazing pair of pants!!

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  19. meli88aJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Wow, I don't know if I agree with you. The fabric rocks, but the fit... damn! You look great!

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  20. JanineJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Great jeans - nice they are so different from what you see in shops- makes a great snow outfit :)

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  21. BonnyDJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Yeah, you're fabulous!

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  22. MarjieJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Cute jeans from great fabric. How nice of Mitch to give you some selfish sewing time. And I see that your yard looks like mine. Oh, well, that's winter.

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  23. AudreyJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Great looking jeans and the fabric is definetly fabulous!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    love the jeans...great fabric and fit
    Danielle

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