Initial steps on Butterick 5682--Denim pockets
I started on the indigo jeans.... First, I must give a huge SHOUT OUT to Lisa at Sew On and Sew On for her jean pocket tutorial. I followed her counsel on construction. The guide sheet takes you a different route. I used one of the decorative stitches on my machine with a jeans topstitching thread. I'm not a huge fan of how the thread performs in the machine. However, I love the look of it.
Lessons learned so far:
- Use a woven fusible interfacing on the pocket wherever there might be decorative stitching. It keeps the thread from bunching and tangling
- Go slow...decorative stitches are a nightmare to rip out
- I'm gonna love making jeans!
First I have to say, I love this blog! ANd second, where do you get the energy? you sew so much! I am jealous. I have this pattern and I've been sewing a lot of pants lately...so I may just have to make a pair of jeans as well. Thanks for the hint about interfacing on the pockets - it makes a lot of sense!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're enjoying the blog Nothy! I don't think I sew enough.... I hope this year will change that. I will update as I make progress. I'm having fun with the topstitching. The next big issue will be the fit as I move forward.
DeleteHi Vita - the pockets look fantastic. I find my embroidary machine is a little tempermental as well, so yes, going slow is really necessary. Love the finished look though. Lisa has given you a very good tip.
ReplyDeleteYou're right Sarah. It has been so long since I've used any of the embroidery features that I forgot some of the basics.
Deletethe pockets look great! my machine that I use the most is digital & sometimes has a mind of its own lol I can not imagine making jeans
ReplyDeleteHelen
I am so LOVING your pockets! I love to add embroidery to mines too :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! These pockets are works of art. I love how you've utilised the rows of contrasting embroidery so effectively!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn... I can see lots of opportunity to try other creative options as well. I can't wait!!!
DeleteI've had a similar experience with jeans top stitching thread. Double regular thread might be an idea, too.
ReplyDeleteSueC