News — Denim

Welcome to the Just Jeans Blog Tour!!!  For the next week we are going to be looking at jeans, jeans and more jeans.  Jeans for girls, boys, and of course - WOMEN!!! Jeans are a staple for any wardrobe, so if they've always been on your bucket list, now is the time to get inspired to not just dream, but sew!  The Just Jeans Blog tour will feature the Phresh Jeggings, the Sk8 Skinnies, and the Real Deal Jeans. You can grab any of these patterns for this week for just $5!!!! Here is a small sampling of the things...

Hello Blogland - in case you have been on vacation in a world with no internet, or hiding under a rock; let me introduce you to The Real Deal Jeans - part of the Women's collection here at WWD. The Real Deal Jeans released back in 2015, but have now been updated with layers and newly formatted instructions as a 2018 Revival Pattern.   Now the pattern is a straight leg design - I went with a straight leg for two reasons. 1) There were already a few skinnies available on the market, and 2)I feel that a straight leg is...

I am so excited by all of the people participating so far in the Blazer Sew Along.  If you are still on the fence about getting involved, join in - you aren't behind! Here is the official schedule - don't feel confined by the deadlines, this is simple the order and speed at which I'll be going over things with you all.  The key is to GET STARTED!!!!!  Cause it is kinda hard to finish something if you never start.  If you need the Patterns, head over to the website before I remember to make them back up to full...

SEW ALONG!!!!! Yay, it is that time again, time for a Sew Along.  So what is this 'sew along' of which you speak.  Well basically it just means that you sew along with me as I sew the Phresh Blazer (you can also sew the Giverney, I'll be giving tips for both).  Through out the time frame I'll have tips for how to do things, funny anecdotes to prove I'm human, and of course a time line to give you motivation to get it done. Today and over the weekend these are your goals: 1 - Print the pattern 2...

Hey Hey!!!!  So yesterday you got to meet Jackie, and we talked a bit about how to choose your size.  If you are playing catch up, you need some fabric and your pattern printed, taped and cut.  If you aren't already in the RDJ Event group - you really want to head on over there.  Jackie has been posting videos, photo tips for how to measure, and there is great insight from group members for getting a perfect fit!  And of course, I'm in there as well answering any questions you have... I have also started a thread for Maternity...