Ames Jeans

Description:  Make a date with denim in the classic and versatile Cashmerette Ames Jeans: stretch jeans exclusively designed for curves.

When it comes to jeans, perfect fit is a must. Get the look you love by customizing your pattern using our interchangeable “apple” and “pear” pelvis pieces, and skinny and straight leg options.

These 5-pocket wardrobe essentials are the real deal, with features like rivets, belt loops and a fly front. And hold the style together with a high rise, and a pocket stay for secret smooth shaping.

This Cashmerette pattern includes:

• Two pelvis shape options, for “apple” or “pear” figures (see the instructions for how to choose your shape)
• Two leg options: skinny or straight
• A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
• A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet to guide you no matter your sewing level

Want step-by-step help making your jeans? Check out Cashmerette's online workshop Jeans Making for Curves where Jenny Rushmore will take you through the whole process with confidence!

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Skill:  Intermediate

Size: 12 to 28 with interchangeable pelvis (apple or pear fit) and leg (skinny or straight) pieces, 32-48” waist and 42-58” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

Suggested fabric: 

Main: 9.5 - 12 oz stretch denim with at least 2% lycra and 10-15% crosswise stretch.

Lining: non-stretch cotton.

Interfacing: knit (stretch) or woven fusible, depending on preference for stretch in waistband. 

Notions:

• Denim / jeans needle
• topstitching needle (optional)
• regular thread
• topstitching thread
• 7" (18 cm) metal jeans zipper
• 1 jeans button
• 8 jeans rivets (optional). 

Tools:

• Point turner
• hammer
• awl (or nail)
• anvil (or other hard metal surface)