This gives you a better idea of the leg shape:
I love these white jeans but they have one fault. Christmas has been and gone and left its 'adieu' on my waistline. They are fine for everyday use but boderline comfortable after a meal and sitting down. Considering I made these to wear to a wedding, where there will be a lot of sitting, and some rather immoderate eating, I am going to have to make these again a size larger at the waist.
Harumph!
Still I had fun and that's all I ask when sewing. Do you like my back pockets? I thought I was very clever until I did some online shopping and found every designer in the country is flogging these motifs. (NZers will instantly recognise them as being Kowhai and a fantail, ...um, you did, didn't you? Mothers the world over will recognise the nutella stain next the pocket, sigh, already yes only a day into wearing)
I love the idea of the Stitcher's Guild wardrobe competition which requires every item to have a technique to master. I thought I'd try the RTW technique of neatening the edge and stitching in the ditch on the outside to catch the inside facing. I am hooked. It is THE way to sew fly fronted waistbands.
So I went back to buy some more white jean fabric this time some with 2% elastane. The shop I bought it from was advertising it as $19.90 a metre down from $49.90. Yeah right, like someone would pay $50 a metre for denim! I felt like saying to the woman, "who do you think it going to fall for this outrageous piece of false advertising," but probably they think anyone wanting to sew white denim had a few brain cells missing anyway. Besides, best not bite the hand that sells you fabric.
Righty ho - back to the sewing machine. Choppity chop, just a week now to sew another pair of jeans and make the sleeveless navy tank.
PS my Queensland sewing buddies - I am shocked and appalled by what is happening in your state. My thoughts are with you.
Your jeans are fabulous. If you've used stetch denim I'd wear them a bit before taking out the waistline. My store bought white jeans all stretch a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments about the Queensland floods. I don't live there any more but my whole family are there. My mother is chronically ill and can't get to the hospital because the roads are cut. My sister has been evacuated, but so far doesn't think the water has gone above the stumps.
These jeans are gorgeous. I love your pockets. Don't worry about the nutella; if I'd been wearing white jeans they'd be covered in beetroot or tea or red wine by now. In fact, last time I sewed something white, it was filthy before I even finished sewing it. You're a brave woman!
ReplyDeleteYour pockets are sheer genius! Love them. I have a pair of white jeans this summer and talk about high maintenance... I can only wear them twice if I'm lucky before they have to be washed and then it's a soak in Napisan every time. Worth it though ;-) Looking forward to seeing the whole outfit.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed. Amazed that you sewed them, and amazed at how flattering they are. (I always think of white jeans as no-go territory for anyone but Liz Hurley or teenagers.) You have a great fit in the hips.
ReplyDeleteYour jeans are fabulous! The shape looks so good on you! I can see I need to look at more Burda patterns.
ReplyDeleteI really like your pockets. The holidays left me a little sum-sumthin' too. Why does it go on so easily but so hard to take off??
ReplyDeletemmmmm Nutella......
ReplyDeleteThe fit and shape of the jeans look good and the proposed outfit should too. Have fun at the wedding!
The pockets are awesome--love all these back pocket designs you have. Impeccable work as always! And loving your expressions as always--righty ho and choppity chop!
ReplyDeleteGreat jeans! Congrats on learning a new technique. That's always good especially when you love it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck getting another pair done.
these jeans looks great in white!
ReplyDeleteI've bought this same pattern, yesterday I've found a nice denim at only 5€, I hopw I'll have my jeans dome by this week end :)
thanks for ispiration!
Nutella, mmm, now you've reminded me why I don't wear white!
ReplyDeleteThey look great though, and are such a summery item, they'll go with a lot. I'm liking nautical at the moment. You almost have me convinced I need a pair!
Thinking of our Aussie cousins too...
In your honor, I added a spoon of Nutella to my breakfast toast! Your jeans look great!
ReplyDeleteYour jeans look great. I can't tell the waist is uncomfortable from the picture. The fit looks perfect. Maybe you were having a "puffy" day and they will feel better the next time you wear them.
ReplyDeleteHey, you know what, you can actually pull off white jeans really well! Now that's a talent. I love the kiwiana pockets.
ReplyDeleteHi MaryNana,
ReplyDeleteBrave, brave, brave. I can't believe you got away with just a tiny smudge of nutella.
I thought you were also brave going anywhere near white jeans (I haven;t spotted a pair in Invervegas yet!) but they do look really good on you. Stay clear of the red wine at the wedding, stick with the bubbly, and you will leave looking as stunning as when you arrived. Failing that, bring a spare pair of pants.(With elasticated waist!)
Love mary
Your jeans turned out wonderfully. I hadn't seen the motifs you used on the pockets, but they are unique. I like them. The second pair should be a breeze!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the whole outfit and it's shaping up really well. I took Mary's advice and put together an outfit from my existing 'wardrobe' (which is a bit of an overstatement) for the wedding. Taking more of her advice, I'm wearing something with stretch.
ReplyDeleteI've read that dark colours should be worn on the lower half to avoid looking bottom heavy. Clearly the recommendation does not stand for white denim They look great. Quite jealous actually, though I know they would never survive my two year old, sadly. And the pockets are awesome; a bit 'Icebreaker'!
ReplyDeleteI knew that as a fantail!! And I'm not an Aussie, although I have been there twice and did quite a bit of birding.
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