Josephine Sews

When I saw this jeans pattern I knew immediately that I wanted to make them.  This pattern reminded me of a pair of "sailor" pants.  Third time is a charm because it took 3 makes for me to get it right and it was all my fault.   I have come to realize I am well beyond age of starting to sew at midnight and staying up all night thinking I will end up with a garment that is pleasing to me 😂. Isle Jeans Version 3 How I did It I had cut this pattern out months before I actually starting sewing it.  To say this pattern was a journey for me is an understatement.   This was my first time sewing a Chalk & Notch pattern and because I am a lazy sewer, I refused to do a muslin.  Besides, I had made jeans before and I knew I could apply my prior yoke and waistband adjustments to get a perfect fit for me with this pattern also. The Journey Version 1 had me in tears and I almost threw this pair in the trash and admit defeat.  Why - I started sewing wh...

I was given the opportunity to be part of the testing group for this pattern. When I signed up I had never sewn a pattern from this company before (have the Isle Jeans pattern but had not sewn them yet). What I loved about this testing was - it wasn't a "blind" test meaning I was shown a line drawing before I agreed to be a tester and I love that. I have participated in other pattern company test groups but you never saw the pattern until you agreed to test it. Aria Top View A High Back w/Bias I have to say I really enjoyed this pattern test. There was a private Facebook group set up for the testers and everyone was super supportive including the pattern company. How I Did It  I did not buy new fabric for this project.  This fabric was bought to make a different pattern, but in my effort to pair down my fabric stash I chose to use it.  I have had the fabric in my stash for 2 years and I bought it on clearance - yay for me.  I have to celebrate the small w...