What to sew with denim? 25 Sewing patterns ideas

Are there any fans of Jean Denim this way ?

Do you prefer raw or colorful jeans? Black, blue, classic or much more original?

Do you have a denim coupon and you hesitate on the pattern to sew with it?

You wonder What to sew with denim Before ordering this beautiful fabric that you spotted?😊

As I come from Nîmes, I am often told "But the jeans, he comes from home nan? »»😊

And as I am Addict to sewing (just like you probably😊), I would almost pass for a jeans expert sometimes: after all, a Nîmes seamstress, it sews denim, right?😊

I am Sarah, From the couture blog to do very soft And as you understood, I dedicate this article on the blog of My Little Coupon to this fabulous material that is denim!

We are going to talk about inspiration and do the Lots of ideas to sew with denim.

But before giving you my non -exhaustive list of 25 sewing patterns that you can make in denim fabric, we will make a small material/history focus!

Do you agree?

If you already know everything, you can obviously scroll to go to the second long long dedicated to patterns inspiration!😊

Let's go !

 

Jean, denim, jeans, do you know the difference?

Rebecca from the Manager Mars Couture Blog She wrote a very interesting article on the subject. You will find it right here. 

Among the many references I have read on the subject, I find that his article is the richest and clearest on the material :)

What is jeans?

To sum up, when we talk about Jean, we talk about a Cotton and wool or linen fabric, whose wires are only tinged with a single color.

This is the famous fabric which we say that it comes from Genoa in Italy and which ended up pronouncing "Jeans"By having been exported to England.

It is a canvas less flexible than denim.

 

What is denim?

When we talk about denim, we also speak of a chain fabric and tight armor (Like the gabardine of which you can read a previous article just here).

Unlike jeans, Denim is a cotton threatening fabric exclusively. (And not mixed with wool or linen).

The threads are tinged with 2 colors: the ecru frame wire and the chain wire tinted to indigo.

It is called denim in reference to a Nîmes spinning of 16^th century that made the tight canvas.

Some denim canvases offered for sale contain elastane: this allows more comfortable parts to wear.

They are favored for example for pants or skirts.

 

What is jeans?

It's very simple! When we talk about jeans, We are talking about pants and not the material.

In English, "A PAIR OF JEANS ».

So, you can say that you sew a denim jeans or jeans in denim.

By extension, It is true that you also say jeans to designate the pants. This can therefore be confusing; But as long as we understand, everything is fine😊

In short, now you know everything!😊

 

How to sew the denim? 4 practical tips

This is'A relatively easy -to -sew fabric because Denim has a very good outfit And absolutely does not slip when you sew it.

The main difficulty lies in the thickness of the material.

Depending on the model you want to sew and if it has several layers to assemble, this can become a problem with the sewing machine.

1. I recommend that you use uDo not special jeans and D'Increase the length of your point (I sometimes climb up to 3 point length depending on the thickness of my fabric.)
2. For my part, I often use A double training foot. This can be bought in haberdashery or on the internet but you have to check the compatibility with your machine.
3. We also use Extra-Fort sewing wire So that the seams are very solid.
4. Some machines are equipped with Triple stretch. I like to use this triple point to solidify my seams, especially on the stretches of crotch pants!

 

What to sew with denim? 25 Sewing patterns ideas

In this article, we will therefore speak more particularly of denim: this is the cotton canvas that we find most frequently.

As with all subjects, there are more or less good quality.

But when we do sewing, we like our pieces for which we spent so many hours in front of the sewing machine are durable, right?

If not already done, I invite you to read article 6 good reasons to sew quality fabrics.

And you can find the denim selection, made up of quality canvases from end of seam house collections in This dedicated section  ! 😊

And let's go to draw inspiration from lots of patterns to sew the denim!😊

What to sew with denim? The famous jeans of course!

The essential piece to sewing in denim is jeans.

This is a project that can scare certain seamstresses/seamstresses but several creators have thought of models that make the seam of jeans accessible!

Several well -explained sewing patterns will allow you to sew for the whole family!

Ready?😊

 

The book L'Atelier l'Atelier du Jeans de Sophie Valenoine X 1083 by Eyrolles editions

You can find this book to sew a jeans for the whole family right here. 

Do you probably know workshop 1083 which manufactures ecological and sustainable jeans?

Well, in collaboration with Sophie Valantoine, the brand offers you 11 models of sewing jeans for the whole family from A to Z!

This book L'Atelier du jeans will allow you to create your jeans from A to Z. Too much class huh?

In addition to step by step and detailed explanations in the book, the brand also offers videos to illustrate the most technical assembly stages.

So no panic!

To you the pretty jeans!😊

 

The Marcel jeans and the course "techniques to sew jeans" from artesane

The boss of this jeans can be found on the Artesane site.

Do you probably already have to know the artsane lessons?

This platform allows you to learn and improve yourself in various manual activities and in particular sewing!

The brand offers you the couture boss of the Marcel jeans.

It is therefore a jean boss for women, straight cut, tightened and high waist. The boss is accompanied by a free mini video lesson to face the most technical parts.

As for the technical course To learn all the secrets of jeans, you will be able find it here.

 

The bad bad boy of BG

You can find the boss of this jeans for men just here.

What if we also talked about a little sewing for men?

In this area, we have our 2 experts: Olivier and David who created the brand of the BG patterns.

Among their male models, you will be able to find the bad boy jeans to sew with pimples or zip.

The pattern exists in PDF or in pocket and size from XXS to XXL.

 

The boss of Jean Sunshine de I am patterns

You can find the Sunshine boss right here.

The boss of the Sunshine jeans of I am patterns is a 2 in 1 pattern since he offers 2 versions: Slouchy and straight cut.

It is a sewing pattern for women, which ranks from 34 to 52 in PDF version and from 36 to 46 in pocket version.

 

The boss of the saffron jeans of Deer and doe

You can find the boss of saffron jeans right here.

 

It is a jeans pattern and high -waisted slim pants.

To realize it, you will need a denim that contains elastane. The brand recommends between 20 and 30 % elasticity.

The boss ranks from 34 to 52, with 2 versions offered.

Safran exists in pdf and pocket.

 

Make My Lemonade Jean Mathilda Jean Mathilda

You can find the boss of this jeans right here.

Mathilda jeans by Make My Lemonade has a Mom style cut with a high waist and a fairly straight cut.

The pattern provides for an invisible pimpless fly and a heart -shaped cut at the buttocks.

The PDF boss ranks from 34 to 48.

 

Fauve house pants

 

 You can find the boss of the Hussar Pants to sew in denim for example right here.

At Maison Fauve, you will also find a jeans boss that you can sew in denim.

This jeans has a high waist with very pretty folds that dress the pockets!

To sew from 34 to 52

Available in pocket or PDF format

 

Popeline & Linon Dean 1956 jeans

 You can find this boss right here.

Popeline & Linon offers you the 1956 Dean pants boss that will sew in denim.

The cup is Slouchy, a mix between the boyfriend and oversize with a high waist and tightened at the bottom.

The boss ranks from 34 to 48 and is planned for a stature of 172cm.

 

Denim sewing: the ideas of bies of overalls and combinations  

With your denim coupon, you can also sew pretty overalls and combinations.

Whether it is Combi-Shorts or Pants Combinations or Ball Dresses ... The possibilities are endless.

Here is a small non -exhaustive selection of patterns that you can sew in denim.

The Danielle of the Republic of the Roston overalls

You can find the boss of this overalls right here

The Danielle de République du Roston overalls will be very pretty in denim.

You can also sew it in gabardine or ribbed velvet.

Do not hesitate to consult the article Inspiration Couture with A coupon of 3 meters of fabrics for more materials of materials and bosses 😊

The boss ranks from 34 to 46, only in PDF.

 

Make My Lemonade Catherine Dress Catherine

Couture boss to be found here. 

Denim overalls dress

This is the good idea to sew a boss that you can wear summer and winter. In summer with pretty sneakers and in winter with boots and tights!😊

This slightly seventies sewing pattern will allow you to sew your pretty denim coupon for example.

You can extend it or shorten as you wish, depending on your tastes and also adjust the suspenders.

The PDF boss ranks 34 to 48.

 

The boss of the Small Patron Short Salt

Couture boss to be found here.

Small boss offers you a model of Short overalls, which you can sew in denim and wear in spring/summer without tights.

There are three lengths to allow you to personalize according to your desires and its size.

The boss ranks from 34 to 56.

 

The Jean-Paul combination of Ready To Sew in Light Denim

You can find the boss of this combination right here.

To sew the Jean-Paul to Sew Jean-Paul combination, the brand recommends you light to medium light weight (130g/m2 at 280g/m2).

You will therefore be able to sew a light denim to make this sewing pattern.

It’s a workwear style combination, with straight cut and low waist. It has a fold lying on the front and back, 4 patch pockets, a collar with collar foot and a closure by button placket.

The PDF boss ranks from 32 to 46.

 

What to sew with denim? Ideas for jackets

The famous mixed and timeless denim jacket!

A great idea to use your denim coupon!

Here is a selection of designer patterns to sew your denim jacket!😊

You can of course sew most of the jackets that require a certain outfit with denim fabric. You can also consider all men or women's surgery patterns.

It's up to you to imagine the dream jacket!😊

 

The boss of the Damn Good Caramel sheriff's jacket

You can find this boss right here.

The boss of the Sheriff jacket is a denim sewing jacket. Either with a single fabric or you can have fun with the cutouts!😊

It is not doubled and will be perfect for half-chefs, especially spring.

You can also consider sewing it in gabardine or velvet.

The PDF boss ranks size 36 to 44.

 

The boss of the work jacket Julien de Ready to Sew

You can find this boss here.

With this boss, each element is stubbled or finished with an English seam to last for life.

This is the unorned worker's jacket style with three plated pockets.

The PDF boss ranks from 32 to 52.

 

The boss of the jacket loves like modern like Marie

You can find this boss here.

With the boss of the jacket likes like modern like Marie, which also exists in a man version, you can make a sezane like.

The boss looks very much like the Sezane Willian jacket.

You can imagine it in ecru denim, mustard, blue of course and have fun on the colors like Sezane.

The boss only exists in PDF now.

 

Makerist Joey jacket

You can find the boss of this jacket right here

The boss of the Makerist Joey joey joey is the spirit of the patchwork jacket, to be customized as desired.

You can imagine it in many materials, including denim!

Besides, the ready-to-wear brand Sessun has created a jacket model in this spirit, in Denim patchwork!

So you can do a hack thanks to this boss!😊

I imagined this creative boss for Makerist during a moodboard competition. I tell you more about it here

This boss is mixed and oversized!

 

Ideas for sewing patterns with denim: skirts and shorts

 

If you can sew denim pants, you can completely imagine a short version for summer!

As for the famous timeless denim skirt, you will find a multitude of couture patterns of straight skirts that will allow you to sew your denim coupon😊

You can choose your denim with a little elastane for more comfort!

Here is a small selection of skirt sewing patterns and shorts to inspire you😊

The boss of the Louisa of By Chelsie skirt

You can find this sewing pattern right here.

This trapeze shape will be perfect in denim!

You will be able to have fun with the stitching and the different colors of Denim.

The pattern forecasts a belt, two small pockets on the front and stitching stitching. The skirt is closed by a buttoning leg on the front.

This PDF boss ranks from 34 to 50!

The boss of the romeo skirt of I am patterns

You can find this sewing pattern here. 

The boss of the Romeo skirt is a skirt to be made in denim, with a buttoning leg in front.

The cut being very close to the body, you can choose a slightly stretch denim for more comfort!😊

The PDF pattern or grade clutch from 36 to 46.

 

Dress Your Body's Jump skirt

You can find this sewing pattern here.

It is a skirt boss that I have made several times, but not yet in denim! I will have to remedy it!

It’s the perfect boss to use your coupon ends since it takes less than 1 meter to sew this skirt!

And in addition, it is quick to make. She has it all😊

A bridge skirt, of marine inspiration that ranks from 34 to 46 and that you can order in a pouch or PDF.

 

The Patron of Suren Short of Petit Patron

You can find this short pattern here.

This shorts of shorts has a high and flared cut, which allows optimal comfort: it is shorts that does not stick to the skin😊 

You can play with its cutouts for a patchwork or degraded color effect if you wish.

Choose a denim coupon that contains a little elastane in order to be very comfortable in your shorts!

The PDF pattern or grade pocket from 34 to 56!

 

Sew a denim dress: the ideas of sewing patterns

Denim dress is a piece to have in your wardrobe😊

You can imagine it in a shirt dress version for example or on dresses closer to the body, with several cutouts.

Below, I share 3 inspirations of patterns to sew with denim.

 

The owner of the Isabel dress of Atelier April 8

You can find this dress couture pattern or blouse right here.

The Isabel dress is the Atelier Chanel Like dress April 8! You can imagine it in several materials but denim suits him particularly well since it is a rather straight dress, with a plastron that requires outfit.

You can also decline it as a blouse and the boss ranks from 34 to 48.

The pattern of the Columbia dress of Atelier April 8

You can find the pattern of this dress right here.

The Columbia dress is I find very sezane like😊.

You can sew this dress in denim.

It is a cargo -inspired dress, a little masculine/feminine spirit.

You can also sew it with an officer collar and short sleeves!

The boss ranks from 34 to 48.

 

The Dress Shirt La Bouroudeuse de Française 1 time

You can find this dress pattern here.

This shirt dress can be imagined in several materials. In denim, imitation leather, leather, gabardine, flannel ...

She has a wider cut than the Columbia dress. The style is rather loose.

You can imagine an apparent stitching set.

It's up to you to have fun.

The PDF boss ranks from 34 to 44.

 

What to sew with a denim coupon? Accessories !

Denim is a particularly solid material! It will therefore be perfect for sewing bags, satchels, backpacks, bananas ...

You will find a multitude of patterns and tutorials.

Here is a small selection:

The boss of the Joseph backpack from yes patterns

Boss to find here.

The brand also offers you a shopping bag, a sports bag ... Several patterns that you will be able to make in a beautiful denim!

Dress Your Body

Boss to find here.

 You have not been able to miss the return of banana in recent years!😊

Raised in a bag, it is very stylish!

In addition it is a mixed accessory with which you can play on a lot of materials. From banana to sequins inspiration Make My Lemonade to banana in denim!

Several sizes are offered by the brand.

The pattern exists in PDF and pocket.

 

The Viny DIY Gabrielle Besace bag

The bag, a totally mixed bag that you will be able to make in denim, gabardine, tongue, leather ...

In denim, she gives a very workwear look, don't you think?😊

You can find the tutorial and boss right here 

 

Choose a quality denim coupon

 

To sew one or more patterns of this selection or even a pattern among your to sew list personal, you will need a beautiful denim coupon (if you don't have one😊 ).

You can find Workshop denims of the selection of My Little Coupon, from collection ends of fashion houses just here.

I advise you to regularly look at the new features.

To find out more about The concept of My Little Coupon is here.

 

What to sew with a denim coupon? The final word

I hope you liked this article on denim and inspired you to New Cousettes ideas.

Denim is a timeless and lasting material: So it's a safe bet😊.

Will you notify the Challenge to sew your own jeans?

Thanks to this multitude of patterns, sewing your own jeans is really accessible!

You have to take your time, let yourself be guided, make a few samples for the most technical points but I'm sure you can do it!

Good seam, and see you soon on the networks!

Sarah @todotoutdoux

 

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