home-made jeans

[JohnWilkesHuth]

Thanks Raw! It's 2 bills to get a servo put on at globe. I might as well tear it down and see what I can do before I give up on it.

Pull it apart (there's only 3 moving parts inside), strip and regrease everything, see if the cork needs to be replaced.  Look for a smaller pulley too.

[not too tight]

hey guys, i recently started messsing around with my gfs sewing machine. ive made a few bags and a pair of trousers but im itching to make a pair of jeans. the pants i made were based off a pair of jeans i like but the pattern just didn't just didn't work.

 

i was hoping someone on here could suggest a pattern for modern pair of slim straight jeans. i live in nyc so i am going to go to the garment district tomorrow to find some but hope to get reviews on whats good or not. plan on using this dark blue denim with a yellow selvedge line I found in my neighborhood but the edges are still frayed. seems to be like that on most denim i find in these small fabric stores. 

[williamseric]

hey not too tight, i pm'ed you, can you check them really quick please? thanks

[Guest]

It's not home-made jeans, so I didn't post it over here, but I just wrote a (fairly) long post in the jeans jackets thread about a project I'm working on. There's very little going on in raw denim for women, and not what I'm looking for in a jacket, so I'm making it myself. Going for a very feminine fit, but trying to preserve some of the classic features. Would love to hear some thoughts!

[fineartmajor]

made some 16oz jeans

 

 

selvedge on fly extension and overlocked on buttonhole flap - i thought this detail was nice on the pair of Triple Works that I own.

 

 

 

wanted to wear them before i put the belt loops on. 

the denim stacks nicely and retains its shape quite a bit.

 

 

 

after belt loops and rivets.

 

 

 

 

 

tilted coin pocket with peekaboo selvedge

 

 

 

starting to fade in small spots on second day of wear. 

 

 

 

went with red inseam and red hems to match the selvedge

 

[nutusufu]

I've been sewing quite a bit recently and just finished my first project with raw denim. I made this bracelet for my girlfriend using 3sixteen's mainline 14.5oz denim from Kuroki Mills.

 

Edited July 15, 2014 by nutusufu

[nutusufu]

I've been sewing quite a bit recently and finally worked my way up to my first raw denim project. Learning to work with raw denim has been my goal from the start so I feel like I've reached a serious milestone.

 

For my first major denim project I made this raw, selvedge denim shirt using my Bernina Record 830 (70's). The fabric is a 10 oz. black warp raw denim with red line selvedge ID. I decided to go with a pseudo-henley design since I only had 2 yds. of fabric. The collar choice is inspired by my recent fascination with kimonos and noragis, and is intended to stand out.

 

Overall I am very pleased with the construction, details and fit of this piece. I know this may be a bit over the top for some people but I love the thing. 

 

FULL PICTURE ALBUM: http://imgur.com/a/sZm1L

 

 

 

 

[HGS]

that is a pretty sweet shirt. casual but sharp. very nice work!

[nutusufu]

that is a pretty sweet shirt. casual but sharp. very nice work!

 

I appreciate that HGS, cheers!

[aaronxxx]

that looks fucking rad. very inspiring.

[JohnWilkesHuth]

I've been sewing quite a bit recently and just finished my first project with raw denim. I made this bracelet for my girlfriend using 3sixteen's mainline 14.5oz denim from Kuroki Mills.

 

Nutusufu,  I swear I saw this bracelet on Instagram recently.  Do I follow you on there???  Are you Nutusufu on Instagram?  That name is not ringing any bells...  Maybe I just saw it under the #denim?

 

That's also a killer shirt!!!  Love the collar.

Edited July 23, 2014 by JohnWilkesHuth

[JohnWilkesHuth]

So I've been gone for a while (Kitchen Remodel) and I'm really glad to see this thread getting some more action.  Once raWorkshop went legit (I can't believe how hard that guy works) the posts became few and far between.  I've also been sourcing some heavy duty used equipment and I wasn't really sure if my jeans "qualify" as home-made anymore...  But until I blow out the patterns and actually sell a pair (Pipe Dream) I guess I'll keep posting in here.    I'm still single needle stitching everything on my Pfaff (Except for the Keyholes).  Speaking of which.

 

1.  After two months of sourcing/engineering this baby is now in my basement and running!  It had a 3 phase motor that was removed and it was being run by the Amish on a Gas Powered Drive Shaft.  Now it has a new Single Phase 110 continuous run motor, no Clutch, no Pedal.  Just turn it on and push go.   (Reece S-100 Keyhole Eyelet Machine)

 

 

 

 

Lets just hope I can keep it up and running!!!!!  I had to remove the machine and curry it down separate just to get it in my basement.  So from now on this is the only part of my jeans that's not really "Home-Made".

Edited July 23, 2014 by JohnWilkesHuth

[JohnWilkesHuth]

I thought I would post some fade photos of my second pair now that I've been wearing them for a few months.

 

 

 

The Cuyahoga River in Downtown Cleveland.  

 

 

 

I made a leather wallet chain.

 

Nutusufu I also made a bracelet out of left over belt loop.  I just twisted it twice and zigzag stitched it closed.  I wrap it around my wrist like a rubber band.

 

 

 

[JohnWilkesHuth]

made some 16oz jeans

 

 

selvedge on fly extension and overlocked on buttonhole flap - i thought this detail was nice on the pair of Triple Works that I own.

 

 

 

wanted to wear them before i put the belt loops on. 

the denim stacks nicely and retains its shape quite a bit.

 

 

 

after belt loops and rivets.

 

 

 

 

 

tilted coin pocket with peekaboo selvedge

 

 

 

starting to fade in small spots on second day of wear. 

 

 

 

went with red inseam and red hems to match the selvedge

 

These Look great!  I like how most of us just reverse stitch on the back pockets and on the belt loops (Home-Made Single Needle Obviously).  I actually like the look of that better than a bar tack, well that and I'm flat broke after buying that Keyhole machine, so I plan to continue back stitching these areas until I see a need to switch.  So far my Back Stitches have held up just fine in some pretty high wear areas.

Edited July 23, 2014 by JohnWilkesHuth

[JohnWilkesHuth]

Thought I would share my one and only blow out so far.  I know why this happened...  I forgot to check my bobbin on this long inseam stitch and it ran out half way through the stitch...  I did pull out all the stitches and re-do it but I think I accidentally cut into the denim as I was ripping the seam...  So I just zigzagged over it with some blue thread.  You can barely tell when I'm wearing them. 

 

[JohnWilkesHuth]

I've been sewing quite a bit recently and just finished my first project with raw denim. I made this bracelet for my girlfriend using 3sixteen's mainline 14.5oz denim from Kuroki Mills.

 

OK so I was on my iPhone and my fat fingers accidentally down voted this post.  Why can't I change my vote?  I was trying to up vote it?  Sorry for that Nutusufu.

[aaronxxx]

these last few posts are getting me so pumped

[DhaDha]

 

I've been sewing quite a bit recently and finally worked my way up to my first raw denim project. Learning to work with raw denim has been my goal from the start so I feel like I've reached a serious milestone.

 

For my first major denim project I made this raw, selvedge denim shirt using my Bernina Record 830 (70's). The fabric is a 10 oz. black warp raw denim with red line selvedge ID. I decided to go with a pseudo-henley design since I only had 2 yds. of fabric. The collar choice is inspired by my recent fascination with kimonos and noragis, and is intended to stand out.

 

Overall I am very pleased with the construction, details and fit of this piece. I know this may be a bit over the top for some people but I love the thing. 

 

FULL PICTURE ALBUM: http://imgur.com/a/sZm1L

 

 

 

 

 

 

awesome dude! nice one. you should start one-man brand

[nutusufu]

JohnWilkesHuth,

 

I am on instagram, iamzqp is my handle there.

 

I like your multi-wrap bracelet idea. I'm going to have to do my own interpretation of that.

 

While I wait to receive my order for the first production round of denim shirts, l am working on finalizing the details on my Japanese denim shirt and trying my hand at pattern grading to provide different sizes.

 

Lots of other projects in the works as well so I will be updating this thread regularly.

[pdxvegan]

Sweet projects!  I want to make a denim/chambray shirt and was wondering if anyone knew of a good men's work shirt pattern to use.  I was hoping for something slightly fitted, but so far all the patterns I have found have been super billowy and 90's looking.  

[fineartmajor]

Sweet projects!  I want to make a denim/chambray shirt and was wondering if anyone knew of a good men's work shirt pattern to use.  I was hoping for something slightly fitted, but so far all the patterns I have found have been super billowy and 90's looking.  

 

I just got this shirt pattern.

Very well put together. Confusing, but good. 

https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/negroni

[pdxvegan]

Cool! Thanks! I've been sewing for a while, have never attempted clothing, and feel pretty ignorant of where to get quality patterns.  I had been looking at this other pattern too. 

 

http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-2002-mr-h-p-coal-iron-railroad-company-shirt/

[fineartmajor]

Cool! Thanks! I've been sewing for a while, have never attempted clothing, and feel pretty ignorant of where to get quality patterns.  I had been looking at this other pattern too. 

 

http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-2002-mr-h-p-coal-iron-railroad-company-shirt/

that one does look pretty decent aswell.

it is probably better suited for what you're looking for.

 

i have had to alter this pattern a lot to make it denim friendly

[nutusufu]

ALBUM

 

I’ve been a raw denim enthusiast for a few years now and have been unable to find any solid options for a raw denim popover. I decided to take up sewing a year ago in order to learn how to work with this notoriously tough fabric and ultimately create the ideas I had in my head.

 

The Eastern is the final iteration of my selvedge raw denim popover. This is an all original design featuring a slim fit throughout the body, an Oriental influenced shawl collar and sleeves that can be cuffed to expose the selvedge. The pleated breast pocket is inspired by numerous repro focused brands like Mister Freedom and Rising Sun & Co.

 

This fabric is a 9.5 oz indigo warp/white weft Japanese denim with a pink selvedge ID . I tried my best to capture how incredibly slubby and hairy it is. Starch and a tight weave let the shirt crease nicely, so you can expect some excellent pit combs.

 

My construction has improved significantly. With the first shirt design I learned that strong shoulder seams are absolutely crucial, especially with denim as it is prone to fraying. Therefore, all of the structural seams have been felled for added strength and a smooth interior.

 

I’m excited to finally make these available at my online shop in three sizes, but this first run will be very limited. I have gained an obsession for fine fabrics through this hobby, so subsequent runs will use a variety of quality denim and chambray.

 

Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuinnsRawGoods/

 

 

 

 

FULL ALBUM HERE

[Cucoo]

I really like the pocket design! Oh, and you should think about making that shirt in other fabrics than denim, too!

[nutusufu]

Thank you Cucoo. Check out some of the fabrics I will be releasing this shirt in: 

 

From Left to Right:

 

-10 oz indigo denim from Kaihara

-5 oz brown slub chambray

-5 oz indigo slub chambray

-5.5 oz Multi-colored nep indigo chambray

[nutusufu]

Made a raw denim shirt and selvedge cuff for a friend.

 

http://imgur.com/2t2qkBA

 

[nutusufu]

I made another denim shirt using a super dark indigo denim from Kaihara Mills. It is 10 oz. with a red line selvedge ID and should yield some nice high contrast fades in the shoulders.

 

 

Cuffing the sleeves exposes the selvedge.

 

 

FULL ALBUM

Edited September 16, 2014 by nutusufu

[nutusufu]

A bit of evo on my first denim shirt made from 10oz. black warp denim.

 

It has about 2 months effective wear on it with 2 soaks and 1 machine wash. I’ve worn this fairly hard while camping, hiking and working. Shortly after the first post I added the triangular finishing piece to clean up the collar.

 

This project taught me a great deal about denim garment construction and helped me come up with the techniques needed to build a much stronger shirt, my latest design for the Eastern. That said, I’ve come to love the flaws including the hole in the left shoulder. Overall, I’m pleased with how much this black denim has faded and the way this shirt has evolved.

 

FULL ALBUM

 

 

Edited October 13, 2014 by nutusufu

[Cucoo]

I just put in an order through your Etsy shop for the Lot 2, too bad that winter is coming and I probably won't have too much opportunity to wear it before next spring