THE ISLE JEANS PATTERN IS HERE!
We couldn’t be more thrilled to finally introduce the Isle Jeans Pattern release and Isle Jeans Notions Kits! We have been working long and hard on getting this pattern just right for you. I’ve wanted to add more bottom options to our library, and a jeans pattern was the perfect addition to our Chalk and Notch pattern library. I have always loved a sailor-inspired jeans/trouser style. The super high waist and waistband-facing finish gives a really clean look. I did my best to make the Isle Jeans approachable and enjoyable to sew, and I hope you love them as much as I do!
The Isle pattern will be on SALE through
Friday, January 20th
No coupon code is needed!
We also have Isle notions kits, so make sure to grab that too!
Isle VIEW A || Flare leg, fitted to just past the knee.
Fabric Source || 10 oz Denim with 20% stretch from Style Makers Fabric
Isle VIEW B || Wide leg, fitted through the upper hips and relaxed through the thigh and knee.
Paired with a Waterfall Raglan Cropped Top
Fabric Source || 11 oz Cone Mills Denim with 15% stretch from Style Makers Fabric
PATTERN DETAILS
The Isle is a high-waisted stretch denim jean pattern. The waist is fitted with six darts and finished with a waistband facing. Both views include front and back patch pockets.
Isle VIEW A || Flare Leg
Isle VIEW B || Wide Leg, cropped and full length
Fabric Source || 10.5 oz Cone Mills Denim with 15% stretch from Style Makers Fabric
The pattern is listed as INTERMEDIATE sewing level. Isle is a great introduction to jeans sewing with a few traditional details like a fly zipper, belt loops, and topstitching. There are detailed, step-by-step illustrated instructions to guide you along the way, and if you’d like more help, the Chalk and Notch Patterns Facebook Group is a great place to get support. Many of our testers are members there, so you have great resources if you ever need them.
We will also have a photo sew-along soon. Whether this is your first pattern or you’re a seasoned professional, we want to provide you with all the resources you need.
Isle VIEW B || Wide Leg, cropped and full length
Paired with a black Wren Blouse.
Isle Jeans Size Chart: 0 – 30
Use the finished measurements to determine your size. You may want to size down if you fall between sizes. When sewn in 10% – 15% stretch denim, you will be able to fit into a few sizes. Choosing a size depends on how much negative ease you prefer for stretch jeans. Referencing a pair of your ready-to-wear stretch jeans is helpful to know your ease preference.
Reference the finished garment measurements and ease recommendations. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit, especially if your waist and hips fall into different sizes.
Isle VIEW A || Flare Leg
Fabric Source || 7.9 oz Micro Wale Corduroy with 30% stretch from Style Makers Fabric
Finished Garment Measurements
This style sits high at your natural waist, above your navel. The pattern is drafted with negative ease through the waist. Once sewn in 10% – 15% stretch fabric, the finished waistband will stretch about 2” (5 cm). If you prefer no ease or negative ease in the waist or if your fabric has more than 15% stretch, consider sizing down. There is no ease included in the hips, but negative ease is wearable. No ease is included for the flare leg thigh, and 1/2” (1.25 cm) of ease is included for the wide leg thigh. A minimum of 1” (2.5 cm) of ease in the knee is suggested. Referencing a pair of your ready-to-wear stretch jeans is helpful to know your ease preference for your waist, hips, thighs, and knees.
The flare leg inseam length is 32” (81 cm). The knee placement is 12.25” (31 cm) from the inseam. To adjust the leg, check your knee placement and adjust above and below the knee at the pattern cut lines. The wide leg includes a cropped inseam length of 26” (66 cm) and a full-length inseam of 32” (81 cm). Adjust the wide leg length at the hem.
CUSTOM-FITTING ADJUSTMENTS
All our patterns include basic custom fitting adjustments, but we are also working on a post with more details on adjusting the Isle Jeans. We hope to provide you with all the help to make a successful garment. Especially for this pattern, we recommend sewing a test garment in non-precious fabric first to check the fit before sewing your final version. Since stretch percentage can vary so much between fabrics, a quick baste fitting of your final fabric is also recommended. If you need additional help or have questions, please feel free to email me or join the Chalk and Notch Patterns Facebook Group – I’m always happy to hear from you!
Isle VIEW B || Wide Leg
Fabric Source || 11 oz Cone Mills Denim with 15% stretch from Style Makers Fabric
FABRIC & NOTIONS
Main Fabric
This style is designed for 10 – 12 oz denim with 10% – 15% stretch. A minimum fabric width of 54” (137 cm) is required for sizes 20 through 30 to cut the waistband facing on the fold. All of our sample fabric was purchased at Style Makers Fabric.
Recommended Main Fabrics
Medium-weight Denim, Corduroy, or Twill with 10-15% stretch. We have a fabric post with more fabric resources and links here.
Fabric Chart
Notions
You may have everything in your stash. If not, we are also offering an Isle Jean Notions kit. Or you can purchase jeans notions separately here.
The Isle Jeans Kit includes:
- 1 #4.5 Jeans Zipper in Brass Finish, choose your color and length
- 1 Large Button, choose your color
- 1 Clear Backing Button
- Pack of five Jeans Needles
- 1/4 yard 20” wide Tricot Fusible
Button Color Options: Tan & Black
Zipper Color Options: Navy & Black
Zipper Length Options: We recommend a size 6” zipper length for sizes 0-2, a 7” zipper length for sizes 4-16, and an 8″ zipper length for sizes 18-30.
Optional Notions
- Tailor’s Chalk or Washable Fabric Marker
TESTER PHOTOS
We were so lucky to work with a talented and detail-oriented test group while perfecting the Isle Jeans. While styled photos are never a required part of testing, we’re always happy to share any that are submitted. Seeing a pattern on a variety of people and in different fabrics can be a valuable tool. Check out the tester post here.
I’d love to see what you come up with, so if you share your makes, please tag @chalkandnotch and use the hashtags #cnisle and #chalkandnotchpatterns so I can see your creations.
Thanks for learning more about the Isle Jeans!
XO, Gabriela
