tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post3348400574398443731..comments2023-10-21T10:08:40.942-04:00Comments on Handmade By Heather B: The Holy Grail of JeansHeather Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16301752361056276451noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-69478539774580693652014-11-25T18:27:03.785-05:002014-11-25T18:27:03.785-05:00Thank you Lauren. I hope you have a good time sew...Thank you Lauren. I hope you have a good time sewing some Ginger jeans.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-57379794739678072922014-11-19T15:09:42.734-05:002014-11-19T15:09:42.734-05:00Tell me about it! I have officially sworn off skir...Tell me about it! I have officially sworn off skirts and dresses until March or April, when it warms up again. It isn't even cold here compared to your area!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-62394427562577669592014-11-19T15:03:58.975-05:002014-11-19T15:03:58.975-05:00Thanks Laura. :) It's nice to have a pants alt...Thanks Laura. :) It's nice to have a pants alternative on chilly days.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-84198512209928706942014-11-19T14:34:31.369-05:002014-11-19T14:34:31.369-05:00Yay! These really do look great on you.Yay! These really do look great on you.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-10247477432399983722014-11-18T17:09:50.561-05:002014-11-18T17:09:50.561-05:00Thank you Sandra. It is hard not to stay with RTW...Thank you Sandra. It is hard not to stay with RTW jeans since it's hard to find denim with the same amount of stretch recovery. Even so I'd highly recommend this pattern.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-49572610897154335572014-11-18T17:07:39.140-05:002014-11-18T17:07:39.140-05:00Thanks Brooke. I've never had a good fitting ...Thanks Brooke. I've never had a good fitting pair of RTW jeans because of my giant butt. The NYDJ ones are a lot better than what I've had to put up with in the past. Still they are too short in the rise and too tight in the legs.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-37279111138690080362014-11-18T17:06:20.437-05:002014-11-18T17:06:20.437-05:00Thanks so much Sasha. I think the instructions for...Thanks so much Sasha. I think the instructions for the Ginger jeans are really good. Don't worry, I think you can do it. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-37833609955993009112014-11-18T16:59:46.389-05:002014-11-18T16:59:46.389-05:00Thanks Maris. I'd be happy to donate some but...Thanks Maris. I'd be happy to donate some butt if you ever need it. ;)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-28281082375856498582014-11-18T05:49:19.201-05:002014-11-18T05:49:19.201-05:00Yay for a great pair of jeans - these look fabulou...Yay for a great pair of jeans - these look fabulous on you! While I've made a couple of Jalie jeans the perfect fit is still illusive! I'm gonna give this pattern a try - I still live in my RTW more at the mo.Sandra Juliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-9322579321842611372014-11-17T23:21:50.736-05:002014-11-17T23:21:50.736-05:00They look great! I think the back pocket placement...They look great! I think the back pocket placement looks good. =)<br /><br />Have you ever tried making a pattern from a well-fitting rtw pair of jeans? Just curious since it seems you've tried everything aside from drafting one totally from scratch.Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-66080133383835805902014-11-17T03:17:41.036-05:002014-11-17T03:17:41.036-05:00As I was trying to muster the courage to tackle th...As I was trying to muster the courage to tackle the Ginger jeans (the only thing I've ever sewn in denim is a pair of Turia dungarees) ... I found your post. You've got ninja skills!!! (and great figure!)Sashahttp://www.fruitsflowersclouds.blogspot.it/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-59516109530439196082014-11-16T22:45:41.834-05:002014-11-16T22:45:41.834-05:00Great looking jeans!! I will have to enjoy seeing ...Great looking jeans!! I will have to enjoy seeing you wear them, as I fall firmly into the flat butt camp nowadays. Hehe!Maris Olsennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-9168410562714457002014-11-15T08:28:49.097-05:002014-11-15T08:28:49.097-05:00Thank you Elizabeth. That 30 Rock episode had me ...Thank you Elizabeth. That 30 Rock episode had me in stitches with the increasingly different "body doubles" from the back. <br /><br /><br />You could always try some of these alterations on the pants patterns you already have and see if that gets you the fit you're looking for. But then new patterns are so much more fun. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-49601403879817465742014-11-15T08:23:48.605-05:002014-11-15T08:23:48.605-05:00Thank you so much Miss Celie. Sitting down a while...Thank you so much Miss Celie. Sitting down a while did make this bag out a bit more than I though. Wish it was easier to get denim with really good recovery. <br /><br /><br />Anyway, best of luck sewing your own pair and I hope that friend gets you some great denim. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-87169549452485964392014-11-15T08:22:40.271-05:002014-11-15T08:22:40.271-05:00Thank you Emily. Kisses! Many of the pattern teste...Thank you Emily. Kisses! Many of the pattern testers didn't have overly large butts compared to their frame so you could always give it a shot. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-71632949435055229952014-11-15T05:44:46.496-05:002014-11-15T05:44:46.496-05:00Thanks for the 30 Rock chuckle at the end of your ...Thanks for the 30 Rock chuckle at the end of your post! Also these look great and thanks for all the sewing details for nosy people like me! I also have some of these same fitting issues- big booty, post baby tummy etc so its nice to see how to alter a jean pattern for the fit. I am so tempted to buy this pattern even though I have two other great pant patterns that really should be used first arggghhh- sewing dilemma!Elizabethhttp://www.isewyousew.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-44743504609360578832014-11-14T17:52:55.669-05:002014-11-14T17:52:55.669-05:00You look rocking!!! I'm so happy for you! I wa...You look rocking!!! I'm so happy for you! I want to try these now they look so good on you but I have no idea of my butt size....EmSewCrazyhttp://tumbleweedsinthewind.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-8863985843743830012014-11-14T17:20:36.464-05:002014-11-14T17:20:36.464-05:00Yay! I can't wait to try mine. I have a friend...Yay! I can't wait to try mine. I have a friend sourcing fabric for me now. I actually also think you could go a hair snugger. You have a really lovely figure. And, as someone whose butt runneth over, I liked seeing your very different alterations!missceliespantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-69485163671702711792014-11-14T11:59:51.051-05:002014-11-14T11:59:51.051-05:00Thanks Janet :) I say do it, do it, sew some jeans...Thanks Janet :) I say do it, do it, sew some jeans.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-20323052578287969752014-11-14T11:59:21.455-05:002014-11-14T11:59:21.455-05:00Thank you Sue. Wish you good fitting luck with you...Thank you Sue. Wish you good fitting luck with your next jeans project.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-31527368801442088002014-11-14T11:57:32.791-05:002014-11-14T11:57:32.791-05:00Darn budgets. It is that time of year isn't it...Darn budgets. It is that time of year isn't it? Hope the days fly buy and then you and the ginger pattern can have a pants party.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-56578127716267369232014-11-14T11:56:02.674-05:002014-11-14T11:56:02.674-05:00Thanks Caroline. Was hoping the alterations might ...Thanks Caroline. Was hoping the alterations might help others. Hooray!Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-42201174374553097432014-11-14T11:55:20.174-05:002014-11-14T11:55:20.174-05:00Awww thanks Gillian. Thought us big booty girls ne...Awww thanks Gillian. Thought us big booty girls needed to know if our jeans dreams had finally come true. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-81076118487982997042014-11-14T11:53:34.461-05:002014-11-14T11:53:34.461-05:00Thank Heather. I hope fitting this pattern goes a...Thank Heather. I hope fitting this pattern goes as smoothly for you. Can't wait to see some.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-31105876417592429162014-11-14T07:01:01.447-05:002014-11-14T07:01:01.447-05:00What the heck! You have a terrific figure! Your ...What the heck! You have a terrific figure! Your jeans look amazing. Thanks for the detailed review. This pattern may have me sewing jeans in the near future.Janethttp://www.themakeden.comnoreply@blogger.com