The Jupiter Jeans
The Jupiter Jeans are mid-rise in cut, designed to fit snugly on the high hip while relaxing slightly through the hips and thighs.
The pattern comes in two variations, the first of which gives a subtle nod to the barrel shape with its twisted seams, ergonomic ease built into the knees, and a tapered hem. The second style offers a straight leg for a more classic silhouette. Both jeans have traditional five-pocket styling, zip and concealed button fly options and a comfortable curved waistband.
Please note: This pattern, although designed by me, does not fit me "perfectly" without mods. Although the original prototype was drafted for my body, the pattern evolved dramatrically over many months of research and testing with regards to pattern ease and accomodating a more "standard" body type. Of course there is no such thing as as a standard body and that is why, when sewing jeans, it is super important to study the size charts and instructions diligently, and to sew a toile - albeit just a quick one to determine what mods you may need to make before cutting into your fabric.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS:
Medium-weight denim fabrics. Fabric can be either rigid or stretch.
NOTIONS & SUPPLIES:
Sewing thread
Optional: Topstitching thread
Denim sewing machine needles in a size to match the weight of your fabric (12/80 - lightweight denim, 14/90 - medium weight denim, 16/100 to 18/110 - heavy weight denim) •
For the zip fly only: x 1 jeans button, x 1 Metal zip - Sizes A-D: 15 cm (6"), Sizes E-G: 16 cm (6.5"), Sizes H-J: 17 cm (7"), Sizes K-N: 18 cm (7") •
For the button fly only: x 4 jeans buttons
Stay tape
Fusible hem tape (Optional but highly recommended)
Removable fabric marker, such as chalk
Optional: 6 rivets (installed on the coin pocket and back pockets in place of bar tacks).
Lightweight fusible woven interfacing
SIZE GUIDE & FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the images for sizing and fabric requirement tables.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Confident Beginner
THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE AS A PRINT-AT-HOME TILED PDF (Compatible with both A4 & US Letter Paper) as well as a PROJECTOR file.
IT ALSO INCLUDES A COPY SHOP VERSION. The Copy Shop file is a large-scale PDF that you can take to a copy shop to be printed.
BOTH PRINT AT HOME AND COPY SHOP VERSIONS ARE LAYERED PDF’S This means that you can print/ view selected sizes only. This not only saves ink (and sometimes paper) but also makes tracing/ cutting your pattern a lot less confusing.
INCLUDES A DETAILED INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions.