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Sew Fancy Pants Week 2: Fabric Inspiration (Jeans Edition)

I’m back for one last #sewfancypants fabric selection post. Today’s post is all about those jeans both stretch and non-stretch. I made my first pair of jeans last January and was hooked on the idea of proper fitting jeans in all the best denims. Since then, I’ve made 4 pairs of jeans and hope to make another pair before the month is over. I’ve rounded up my current favorite jeans patterns with an array of options to make your handmade jeans dream come true. Let’s get started!

Non-Stretch Jeans

Wyome Boyfriend Jeans, Palo Jeans, Dawn Jeans, Heroine Jeans, Morgan Jeans

Whether you want a good pair of boyfriend jeans, some “mom jeans,” or a more traditional take on denim, the above patterns have got you covered. I love the idea of going bold and trying these in a colored denim just as much as sewing a traditional indigo pair. Whether you’re aiming for bold or classic, there’s a good chance you’ll find what you’re looking for in the picks below.

  1. Cotton/Silk Blend Denim  from Sewing Studio: The slubby texture of this denim is something special and I think it would make any pants “fancy pants.”
  2. Cone Mills 9 oz Denim in Red from Imagine Gnats
  3. Cone Mills 9.75 oz Denim in Industrial Yellow from D & H Fabrics
  4. Indigo 10 oz Denim Bleached Wash  from Harts Fabric
  5. 10 oz Cotton Denim in True Black from Blackbird Fabrics
  6. Cone Mills Denim 11.5 oz in Dark Indigo from Imagine Gnats: I actually just finished a pair of jeans (that I can’t show you quite yet) using this denim and I LOVE them.
  7. Textured Cotton Denim in Summer White from StyleMaker Fabrics
  8. Cone Mills 9 oz Denim in Mint Green from Threadbare Fabrics

Stretch Jeans

Bryce Cargo Pants, Ginger Jeans, Safran Pants, Ash Jeans

Lycra: the best thing to happen to pants since their invention. Seriously, who doesn’t like a little stretch to their pants. I’ve made three pairs of Ginger Jeans and wear them almost daily. Each time I’ve made them, I’ve used a different denim and discovered that the pair in Cone Mills denim is my favorite, with my second favorite being a brushed denim pair.

  1. 12 oz Cone Mills S-Gene Denim in Indigo from Threadbare Fabrics: I have yet to make a pair of stretch jeans in this weight, but I’d love to have a thicker pair for the winter months.
  2. Stretch Chino Twill in Hunter Green from La Mercerie
  3. Micro Wale Stretch Corduroy in Cinnamon from La Mercerie: This color is having a serious moment right now and I’m here for it.
  4. Cone Mills Light Indigo Tencel Stretch Denim from L.A. Finch Fabrics
  5. Black Cone Mills Tencel Stretch Denim from Raspberry Creek Fabrics: I have a pair of Ginger Jeans made from this exact fabric (here) and I wear them at least twice each week.
  6. Designer Mid-Weight Stretch Denim in Sepia from StyleMaker Fabrics
  7. Cone Mills Stretch Bull Denim in Nearly White from Imagine Gnats
  8. Stretch Twill 7 oz in Mauve from Imagine Gnats

Whew! Now that I’ve shown you all my favorite fancy pants fabric, I hope you’re ready to get started on those fancy pants! I don’t think I’ve ever spent more time looking at fabric online as I have this week. We’ve got more giveaways, tips, and fun coming your way so make sure you’re following along with #sewfancypants and all the hosts (Loni, Katie, Jennifer, and me) on IG. I’ll be back tomorrow with the reveal of my second Sew Fancy Pants project and a giveaway with StyleMaker Fabrics. Stay tuned for next week when we’ll talk fitting.

Thanks for reading!