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.