Kenneth King’s Jean-ius online course has been great to learn from and I haven’t gotten through the whole class yet. I would love to go to a live Kenneth King class one day, if I can manage book into a class and then flying across for it! The online course will do for now. I have already made these Jalie jeans but I joined the course to learn more about making jeans and getting the fit right. Below is a progress pic as I’m making these jeans again for the Best of patterns contest on PR.
The fabric has a fine pinstripe with a darkish brown face. I call this a ‘nothing’ colour. The topstitching thread is a bone-cream colour. The pockets are lined with the fabric I used on the first vintage halter dress I made this year.
The main change I made was on the back leg, at the crotch line. There were lines at the base of the butt that I thought I could eliminate. The lines not the butt.
Last night DH wanted to eat out, so I decided to get changed into another MMM knit dress. This is a top pattern (McCalls 8777) extended to dress length in 2008.
Today’s mug was given to me by a friend, when I was trying to settle into a new job. It has a mother duck saying to her ducklings ‘Make it look easy but underneath paddle like hell’. Inside the mug is ‘Keep on paddling’.
Today’s MMM’12 outfit is this grey top Butterick 5283. It’s a long sleeved layer that suits the office. I normally wear a layer underneath when it gets cold. Today I’ve got a short sleeve cotton tee underneath. The lined skirt is Butterick 3597. The military jacket is Vogue 7764. I’ve only reviewed this pattern in pink version.
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Like the look of your pockets on the jeans. Beautiful dress and great looking suit. I have been enjoying all your MMM outfits.
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Thanks Lori. I enjoy seeing the amazing clothes you make too.
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This is a great knit dress, and a lovely suit – both look very nice on you.
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Like the details on jeans! And that green knit dress looks great on you!
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I love the dress and it looks great on you. The suit is very sporty and is just the kind of outfit I love.
Interesting about the Kenneth King Jeans course. I've been temted to try it.
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Hey, what a coincidence. I was at a Copy Your Clothes class last night (http://www.bitsofthread.com/classes/workshop-copy-your-clothes/) and this copy your jeans class came up; I recommended it as I'm enjoying my Starlet Suit course on Craftsy.com so much.
Great clothes–you look really nice in all these. I like the gathered sleeves!
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Hi Bella.
That's really good to hear. I'm enjoying his course and I've booked into 3 other courses, so now I have to find the time to complete them. I'm easily swayed into learning new skills.
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I have only watched the first two videos of the KKing course and have been slowly collecting supp;lies. I am glad to hear you are enjoying it.
I would be curious to know what alteration you did to gt rid of the under-butt lines.
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Hi Sue.
I'll add this to the next blog entry.
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Your jeans are looking really great!
I love that green dress on you. So simple and chic.
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