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Blue Ginger Jeans

March 10, 2015 by Jodi 11 Comments

(maternity) Closet Case Files' Ginger Jeans + (maternity-friendly) Jalie Raglan Tee - sewn by SewFearless.com

You know how I was going to totally conquer pants last year? Yeah. That certainly fell apart mid-year, didn’t it? Stupid broken leg. Well, it turns out it doesn’t get any easier trying to buy ready-to-wear MATERNITY jeans when you are 5’10” and not-so-petite in the hips. Either I have to not gain any weight at all in this pregnancy (HA!), resign myself to wearing only knit skirts (double HA!), or get really good at sewing maternity pants.

(maternity) Ginger Jeans - pattern by Closet Case Files, sewing by SewFearless.com

So when I heard that the upper sizes of the Closet Case Files Ginger Jeans pattern was plenty generous in the upper sizes, I decided to ignore that my measurements are a good 3 inches larger than the largest size and spring for the pattern.

(maternity) Closet Case Files' Ginger Jeans + (maternity-friendly) Jalie Raglan Tee - sewn by SewFearless.com

It took some finagling, but I think I got it to fit at least as well as my ready-to-wear jeans. That isn’t saying a whole lot. If my ready-to-wear jeans fit nicely, I wouldn’t be trying so hard to figure out how to sew them. right?

(maternity) Ginger Jeans - pattern by Closet Case Files, sewing by SewFearless.com

A quick note, I also sewed this purple tee with my tried-n-true Jalie Raglan pattern. It turns out the modifications I made for fitting myself before I was pregnant also works nicely for my second trimester belly (grading out the hips a couple of sizes, increasing length). And once you have the pattern, they are so very quick to sew! I have a black one too that I L.O.V.E. but I couldn’t for the life of  me find for this photo. I imagine they will be a bit too short by then end. I might try to make some true “maternity” tees to keep my wardrobe going.

(maternity friendly) jalie raglan tee - sewn by SewFearless.com

(maternity friendly) jalie raglan tee - sewn by SewFearless.com

Changes to Ginger Jeans size 18, View B

  • Added 1.25 inches along each side seam, then taking it in a little bit more at the calves.
  • Scooped the back crotch curve down 1/4 inch (making it more L-shaped).
  • Added a 1″ wedge at the center back seam to lengthen the seam.
  • Added 1/4″ to the front crotch length at the inseam.
  • Scooped in the seams in just the back thigh to reduce bagginess.
  • Added length to the pant legs.
  • Scooped down the front waistband 2.25 inches to accommodate my growing belly.
  • Sewed an elastic waistband instead of the standard waistband and zipper fly.n (Sadly, in my hurry to finish I forgot that I hate underbelly waistbands while pregnant. doh! I’ll have to figure out a full stomach panel next try.)

(maternity) Ginger Jeans - pattern by Closet Case Files, sewing by SewFearless.com

Unfortunately, I am still not “there” with the back thigh fit, but I am in a season of intense growth and I decided to settle and finish the project. I didn’t want my perfectionism to sour my joy in completion or leave me in a wardrobe famine.

(maternity) Ginger Jeans - pattern by Closet Case Files, sewing by SewFearless.com (maternity) Ginger Jeans - pattern by Closet Case Files, sewing by SewFearless.com

And you know what? I felt awesome wearing these pants around last Sunday, with my handmade shirt and my handmade blazer. No one outside of the sewing world gives a flip about my back thigh wrinkles and knee draglines. I’ll figure it out eventually but I don’t have to wait until someday to enjoy my accomplishments today.

(maternity friendly) jalie raglan tee - sewn by SewFearless.com

~Top~
Jalie Raglan Tee :: Robert Kaufman Laguna Jersey

~Pants~
Closet Case Files Ginger Jeans :: Jo-Ann Fabrics Stretch Denim

(maternity friendly) jalie raglan tee - sewn by SewFearless.com

 

Filed Under: Clothing, Maternity, Women's Clothing Tagged With: closet case files, ginger jeans, jalie, maternity, raglan, sewing

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  1. Karen says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:19 am

    OMG, you did a beautiful job. Love the way they look on you.

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:33 am

      thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jenn says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:42 am

    You are such an inspiration, and I love your awesome attitude about not letting perfectionism overtake the joy of accomplishment. I will take a cue from that today!
    Keep up the great work and congratulations on the new little peanut. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Teresa @Aurea's Kitchen says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    You look gorgeous and so happy!!!

    Reply
  4. momsy says

    March 10, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Beautifully done .

    Reply
  5. Rachel Harold says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Great job. You are beautiful. The pants are amazing. Great work!

    Reply
  6. Katy M. says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    I adore that rainbow style serging you have going on there! Awesome Jodi!

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Isn’t it fun? I was inspired by another Instagram user (@heathergrows)

      Reply
  7. Jenya says

    March 12, 2015 at 6:09 am

    Jodi, I have been waiting to see the final result ever since you posted the first teaser pic. I think your jeans turned out great. I bet you will get the fit spot on next time, but for now heck yeah, time to enjoy and celebrate 🙂

    Reply
  8. Mie says

    March 12, 2015 at 9:11 am

    These looks SO great and comfortable! And I know it is obviously way cooler to sew your maternity clothes but I just want you to know that H&M have decent maternity clothes too. I’m 5″10 too and bought my pants there when I was pregnant 🙂

    Reply
  9. Maria says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Jodi, they are amazing! I love the post too with all the insights and changes you made.

    Reply

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