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Isle Jean Sew Along | Getting Started

We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Isle Jeans pattern. We will be sewing the wide leg view since the construction is the same for each view. The sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process to help you sew an amazing pair of jeans! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-lead sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support.

GATHERING SUPPLIES

Before we begin sewing, here's what you'll need for your Isle Jean:

  • The Isle Jeans pdf pattern in your correct size.
  • Washed and pressed fabric with 10%-15% stretch. If you'd like more inspiration and links to fabric and notions, check out our Isle fabric post here.
  • 1/4 yd (1/4 m) Tricot Fusible Interfacing.
  • One 1” - 1 1/8” (25 - 28 mm) Button
  • One 1/2” (12.7 mm) Button
  • #4.5 Jeans Zipper
  • Zipper Foot
  • Denim Sewing Needle
  • Tailor's Chalk or washable fabric marker
  • Thread
  • Pins
  • Thread Snips
  • Topstitching Thread is optional
  • Tailor's Clapper is optional

TIPS FOR CUTTING

When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:

  • Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
  • Read the information on each pattern piece.
  • Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold. 
  • If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
  • If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
  • Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
  • Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.

CUT LISTS FOR ALL VIEWS

  • #1 - FLARE LEG FRONT - CUT 2 or #3 - WIDE LEG FRONT - CUT 2
  • #2 - FLARE LEG BACK - CUT 2 or #4 - WIDE LEG BACK - CUT 2
  • *#5 - WAISTBAND FACING - CUT 1 ON FOLD
  • #6 - FRONT POCKETS - CUT 2
  • #7 - BACK POCKETS - CUT 2
  • #8 - FLY GUARD - CUT 1
  • #9 - FLY EXTENSION - CUT 1 ON FOLD
  • #10 - BELT LOOPS - CUT 1

*A minimum fabric width of 54” (137 cm) is required for

FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST

  • #8 - FLY GUARD - CUT 1
  • #11 - FRONT POCKET HEM FUSIBLE - CUT 2
  • #12 - BACK POCKET HEM FUSIBLE - CUT 2
  • #13 - BUTTON FUSIBLE - CUT 2

Isle Jeans Sew Along Posts: Getting Started | Add Interfacing, Prep Center Fly & Sew Darts | Sew Front Rise, Attach Zipper & Sew Front Fly | Sew Back Rise, Attach Pockets, Sew Inseam & Side Seams | Sew & Attach Belt Loops, Attach Pockets & Waistband Facing | Topstitch Fly, Sew Buttonholes, Attach Buttons & Sew Hems

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Isle Jeans Sew Along | Topstitch Fly, Sew Buttonholes, Attach Buttons & Sew Hems

It's time to finish our jeans! We'll add the final topstitching to the fly, sew the buttonholes, attach the buttons, and sew the hems. EDGESTITCH ZIPPER ON THE WEARER’S RIGHT SIDE Using a zipper fo...

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Isle Jeans Sew Along | Add Interfacing, Prep Center Fly & Sew Darts

We'll begin sewing our jeans by transferring markings, prepping the center fly, adding interfacing, and sewing the darts. SEAM ALLOWANCE, MARKINGS & TOPSTITCHING Unless noted, the seam allowanc...

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